Episode 19: Entomologist Suzanne Wainwright Evans aka 'The Bug Lady' is back!

Episode 134: Cannabis Viruses and Viroids with Dr. Tassa Saldi: Viruses and Viroids have become more of an issue in cannabis in recent years. In this episode we talk about best practices, testing options, and the economic impact of these pathogens. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

57 min listen

Episode 133: Molds, Mildews, & Mycelium with Dr. Nicole Gauthier: My guest this week is a returning guest. Dr. Nicole Gauthier is a pathologist, and Professor and Extension specialist at the University of Kentucky. Her program focuses on disease management of specialty crops, including hemp. In her Extension role, she develops educational and outreach programs to help growers manage disease through identification, understanding of pathosystems, and integration of management strategies. Her research program focuses on a range of hemp diseases, including Fusarium head blight. Dr. Gauthier earned her BS in Horticulture Science and her PhD in Plant Pathology from Louisiana State University. She joined the UK College of Agriculture in 2011 and began working with industrial hemp in 2014. There will be a link on the podcast page to access her resources and research. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

80 min listen

Episode 132: Optimal Cultural Practices and IPM Advice with George Grant: George has degrees in Horticulture from the University of Georgia and the University of Florida. He is the GGSPro Technical Services Manager with Griffin Greenhouse Supplies. GGSPro assists ornamental, edible, and hemp/cannabis growers across the country with their cultivation issues ranging from sanitation, IPM, fertility, lighting, and water quality. GGSPro fields over 17,000 grower related calls and emails annually. This amount of valuable interaction helps Griffin collaborate with chemical vendors, academic researchers, and plant producers to implement change within the green industry. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

57 min listen

Episode 131: IPM and Beneficial Nematodes with Julie Graesch: Beneficial Nematodes can be an excellent tool for growers in controlling a variety of cannabis pests. In this episode we discuss not only what nematodes are commercially available, but what target pests and life stages these nematodes are effective against and how to best utilize them in your garden. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

75 min listen

Episode 130: Understanding Water Quality with Les Evans: Irrigation is one of the most underrated aspects of cultivation and understanding water quality, dissolved oxygen, and best practices will make a HUGE difference in plant health. My guest this week is Les Evans from Dramm, to answer all my questions about water. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

74 min listen

Episode 129: Going Vertical With Living Soils With Chris Castle: My guest this week is Chris Castle. Chris is the co-founder and CEO/COO of Flora & Flame out of California, currently the largest vertical indoor living soil cannabis farm. Chris is a bay area native who has been cultivating cannabis for 17 years, with the last 6 solely on indoor living soil. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

65 min listen

Episode 128: Tips and Tricks from a Commercial Facility with Matthew Butters: Matthew serves as the Director of Cultivation at Smokey Point Productions and Waypointe Ventures, a prominent i502 operation in Washington. Leveraging his expertise in cannabis cultivation, he has a rich history of successfully developing and leading cultivation teams in various settings worldwide. Matthew is driven by a commitment to achieving sustainable production of top-tier cannabis on a commercial scale, reflecting his passion for excellence in the industry. Now on to the show! by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

61 min listen

Episode 127: Flushing and Photoperiod Research with Micheal Alden: My guest this week is Michael Alden. Michael is the Research Director at Stairway Holding, Inc. and explores methods to improve efficiency and productivity in cannabis cultivation. He spent the past 5 years as a graduate research assistant with Dr. Jim Faust studying the flowering physiology of poinsettias (M.S.) and cannabis (PhD) at Clemson University. Now on to the show! by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

89 min listen

Episode 125: The Latest in Biocontrols with Suzanne Wainwright Evans: In this episode I talk with longtime podcast guest, Entomologist Suzanne "The Buglady" to talk about some new products available to growers, REIs and PPE with pesticides, and how to better combat certain pests like thrips. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

84 min listen

Episode 123: Cannabis Nutrition with Bryant Mason part 2: In this episode, Bryant and I continue our discussion on various minerals and their role in crop health. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

65 min listen

Episode 123: Cannabis Nutrition with Bryant Mason part 1: My guest this week is Bryant Mason. I’ve had Bryant on the podcast a few times in the past and he’s one of my favorite guests. Bryant is a Certified Crop Advisor who specializes in organic cannabis nutrition. He has spent the last 5 years working to combine precision laboratory techniques with data science in an effort to unravel the complexities of cannabis soil and crop nutrition. Along with his work on soilless media, he also helps outdoor cultivators around the U.S. with nutrient management and cover cropping. In this episode we discuss Calcium and its role in plant health as well as what one should consider when formulating a soil mix or using an online recipe. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

46 min listen

Episode 122: Supplementary Podcast #2 - Mycorrhizal Fungi: By now practically everyone has heard of mycorrhizal fungi, it’s a pretty incredible fungi that forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of many plants. But I see a lot of misinformation and claims out there about it and I thought it would be a good topic to dive into. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

16 min listen

Episode 120: Heavy Metal Contamination in Cannabis with Robert Thomas: There are many sources of contamination in cannabis cultivation, lab testing, and processing. In this episode, we discuss some of the possible sources to watch out for as well as where regulations may be heading in regards to heavy metal testing. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

85 min listen

Episode 119: Organic Microbial Solutions to Propagation with Victoria Holden and Charles Smith: My guests this week are Victoria Holden and Charles Smith with a short appearance by Ben Higgins. Victoria and Charles are the co-founders of IMIO and in this podcast we discuss their products and research. They currently have brought two products to market, an organic microbial-based rooting powder and a microbial based solution for breaking down biomass faster, which has broad applications. This podcast is over a year in the making, as we wanted to run trials at Gold Leaf Gardens with Dr. Ben Higgins to see how the organic cloning product worked and get some independent data on our end. There are so many microbial products on the market these days, it very difficult to separate out the marketing from research and determine what’s worth using in your garden and we want to make sure that all the products we offer at KIS Organics or talk about on the podcast have legitimate research and value by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

71 min listen

Episode 118: Supplemental Podcast 1, The Soil Food Web: My thoughts on the Soil Food Web and its role in cultivation. You can check out the full podcast on our Patreon Channel as this is all extra content in additional to our usual interviews with industry experts. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

14 min listen

Episode 117: Cover Crops and Soil Testing with Steve Cantwell part 2: In part 2 with Steve Cantwell, we dive right in talking about cover crops and soil testing and more! by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

43 min listen

Episode 116: Soil Food Web, IPM, and Sustainable Cultivation with Steve Cantwell part 1: My guest this week is Steve Cantwell. Steve is a former mixed martial artist and entrepreneur known for his time in the UFC and his involvement with Green Life Productions. He founded Green Life Productions (GLP) in 2014, a prominent Las Vegas-based cannabis cultivation company. GLP is known for its organic and sustainable approach to cannabis cultivation, producing high-quality cannabis. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

52 min listen

Episode 115: Hop Latent Viroid and other viruses are continuing to spread and cause damage in commercial facilities and home grows alike. This podcast covers some of the latest research on HLVD and other viruses that infect cannabis. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

75 min listen

Episode 114: Microbial Ecology in Cannabis with Dr. Colin Bell: My guest this week is Colin Bell. Colin is most well known in the industry as the co-inventor of Mammoth P. He completed his Ph.D. in Soil Microbial Ecology in 2009. As a Research Scientist at Colorado State University, Colin published dozens of peer reviewed publications that were focused on elucidating microbial mediated processes that enhance plant growth. Colin’s academic research includes long-term multidisciplinary studies in which biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of soils were measured to elucidate soil microbial and plant responses to climate variability. He currently works for Miicrobial Mass, a plant amendment product comprised of several unique species of beneficial bacteria shown to promote plant vigor, increase plant biomass, and enhance microbial life in and around the root zone. Now on to the show! by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

63 min listen

Episode 113: The Importance of SOPs with Cassandra Maffey: My guest this week is Cassandra Maffey and she shares her experience with creating and utilizing Standard Operating Procedures or SOPs in your garden. Cassandra is a legacy cannabis cultivator who specializes in commercial scale, organic living soil cultivation. She honed her cultivation skills in the early 2000’s in Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, then relocated to Colorado to co-found one of Boulder’s first licensed dispensaries in 2009. Since then, she has helped clients across the country establish successful commercial scale living soil cannabis cultivation facilities, working with Medical, Recreational, and Celebrity brands. Cassandra’s passion for sustainability and quality has won numerous cannabis cups and accolades for her teams, and Cassandra was named one of the top 50 women in cannabis by High Times Magazine in 2019. Cassandra was kind enough to share a sample SOP as an example on our podcast page. Now on t by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

60 min listen

Episode 112: Microbial Solutions for Plant Pathogens with Dr. Michael Brownbridge: My guest this week is Dr. Michael Brownbridge. Michael is a Biological Program Manager with BioWorks. In this role he provides technical support for the company's catalog of disease-management products, and their utilization in integrated plant health programs. Prior to joining BioWorks in 2019, he was fortunate enough to have travelled the world plying his craft, with research and outreach positions in Israel, Kenya, the US, New Zealand, and Canada, putting new biological control tools and knowledge into the hands of growers. Now on to the show! by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

69 min listen

Episode 111: Common Cultivation Questions with Brandon Hudson: My guest this week is Brandon Hudson. Brandon is a second generation cannabis cultivator with over 35 years of direct experience with this amazing plant. This week’s show is a bit different, as we get a lot of the same questions at KIS Organics and thought it would be fun to do a show covering a lot of the most common ones. Now on to the show! by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

72 min listen

Episode 110: Research on Powdery Mildew and Other Pathogens with Dr Nicole Gauthier: My guest this week is Dr. Nicole Gauthier. She is a Professor and Extension specialist at the University of Kentucky. Her program focuses on disease management of specialty crops, including hemp. She shares some of her research on reducing powdery mildew using wollastonite and raising silicon levels in the plant tissue as well as discussing other hemp and cannabis pathogens. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

71 min listen

Episode 109: Nutrient Analysis and Tissue Testing with Dr. Cari Peters: My guest this week is Dr. Cari Peters. She is the vice president at JR Peters and the formulator of all products and development of new fertilizer formulas that provide crop-specific solutions to growers nutritional issues. She has too many honors and accolades to list here, but I will put them up on the podcast page. Cari has a PhD in Plant Sciences and a Masters of Science in Agronomy from the University of Maryland as well as a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She’s the 3rd generation of Peters in the family business which was founded over 72 years ago. Now on to the show! by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

73 min listen

Episode 108: Understanding Living Soil Fertility with Bryant Mason: My guest this week is Bryant Mason with Soil Doctor Consulting. Bryant is a Certified Crop Advisor who specializes in organic cannabis nutrition. He has spent the last 4 years working to combine precision laboratory techniques with data science in an effort to unravel the complexities of cannabis soil and crop nutrition. Along with his work on soilless media, he also helps outdoor cultivators around the U.S. with nutrient management and cover cropping. If you would like to do soil testing, help interpreting a soil test, or are interested in an online course on these subjects, his website is www.soildoctorconsulting.com by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

86 min listen

Episode 107: The Impacts of Magnesium on Cannabis Cultivation with Paul Cockson and Patrick Veazie by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

62 min listen

Episode 106: A Review of Some of the Latest Research in Cannabis with Suzanne Wainwright Evans part 2: My guest this week is my good friend, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans also known by many as The Bug Lady. She is an Ornamental Entomologist specializing in integrated pest management. Suzanne has been involved in the Green Industry for more than 25 years with a primary focus on biological control and using pesticides properly. She is a graduate of the University of Florida with degrees in both Entomology and Environmental Horticulture. Suzanne has been on the podcast multiple times and I highly suggest folks go back and listen to some of her other podcasts if you haven’t already. This podcast though is a 2 part series where we discuss some of the latest research in cannabis and hemp from a recent invite only conference she attended. One of the biggest topics being viruses in cannabis. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

50 min listen

Episode 105: A Review of Some of the Latest Research in Cannabis with Suzanne Wainwright Evans part 1: My guest this week is my good friend, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans also known by many as The Bug Lady. She is an Ornamental Entomologist specializing in integrated pest management. Suzanne has been involved in the Green Industry for more than 25 years with a primary focus on biological control and using pesticides properly. She is a graduate of the University of Florida with degrees in both Entomology and Environmental Horticulture. Suzanne has been on the podcast multiple times and I highly suggest folks go back and listen to some of her other podcasts if you haven’t already. This podcast though is a 2 part series where we discuss some of the latest research in cannabis and hemp from a recent invite only conference she attended. One of the biggest topics being viruses in cannabis. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

66 min listen

Episode 104: Teaming with Bacteria with Jeff Lowenfels: Our guest today is Jeff Lowenfels. I wanted to get Jeff, our very first podcast guest and old friend, back on the show. Jeff is the author of the popular Teaming series, Teaming with Microbes, Teaming with Nutrients, Teaming with Fungi, and now his new book “Teaming with Bacteria," which he joins us today to discuss. He also has a book called DIY Autoflowering Cannabis which we discussed in an earlier interview. In this episode, we discuss the importance of bacteria in relation to plant growth and the rhizophagy cycle. by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

82 min listen

Episode 103: Phosphorus Research in Cannabis with Paul Cockson and Patrick Veazie: My guests this week are 2 awesome cannabis researchers, Paul Cockson and Patrick Veazie. Paul has been on the podcast before on episode 59 talking about his paper on cannabis deficiencies. Be sure to check out that episode if you haven’t already and... by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

79 min listen

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