Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

By Tad Hussey

Natural Sciences

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Welcome to the Cannabis Cultivation and Science podcast, I’m your host, Tad Hussey of KIS Organics. This is the podcast where we discuss the cutting edge of organic growing from a science based perspective and draw in top experts from around the industry to share their wisdom and knowledge. If you want to hear the latest in growing technology and methods, this is the place..

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Episode 120: Heavy Metal Co...

11.21.2023

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 ...

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11.21.2023 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 ...
09.21.2023 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 ...
08.22.2023 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.
08.02.2023 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!
07.19.2023 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 ...
06.22.2023 Episode 115: The Latest Research on Hop Latent Viroid with Dr. Jack Munz 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.
06.07.2023 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 ...
05.17.2023 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 ...
04.20.2023 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 ...
03.31.2023 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 ...
03.06.2023 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 ...
02.16.2023 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 ...
01.25.2023 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 ...
01.05.2023 Episode 107: The Impacts of Magnesium on Cannabis Cultivation 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 research paper on cannabis deficiencies. Be sure to check out that episode if ...
12.20.2022 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 ...
12.15.2022 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 ...
11.14.2022 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 ...
10.28.2022 Episode 103: Phosphorus Research in Cannabis with Paul Cockson and Patrick Veazie My guests this week are two 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 ...
10.13.2022 Episode 102: Cannabis Genetics and Terpene Expression with Dr. Daniela Vergara My guest this week is Dr Daniela Vergara. She is an evolutionary biologist, data analyst, educator, scientific writer, and public speaker. In addition to her multiple publications, she founded and directs a non-profit organization, the Agricultural Genomics Foundation (AGF; AgriculturalGenomics.org). ...
09.14.2022 Episode 101: Plant Stress and Cannabinoid Relationships with Dr. Monique McHenry My guest this week is Dr. Monique McHenry. Dr. McHenry is a botanist with a background in plant diversity and evolution. She is the director of the University of Vermont Cannabis Science and Medicine and Plant Biology Certificate programs, director ...
08.22.2022 Episode 100: Origins Podcast - Suzanne Wainwright Evans Interviews Tad Hussey This episode is a bit different. I didn't know what to do for our 100th episode and my friend Suzanne, who you all know as the Bug Lady, convinced me to let her flip the tables and interview me to ...
07.28.2022 Episode 99: Common Cannabis Pests and Biological Controls with Steven Arthurs My guest this week is Steven Arthurs. Steven graduated from the Imperial College London with a Masters of Science in Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management. He also received a Diploma in Applied Entomology and went to get a PhD ...
07.05.2022 Episode 98: Silicon - The Essential Nutrient with Dr. Wendy Zellner Dr. Zellner received her Doctorate from the University of Toledo in 2012 where she trained in molecular and cellular biology, focusing on the role of silicon in plant defense responses. Upon graduation, she pursued a four-year postdoctoral position with the ...
06.09.2022 Episode 97 The Importance of Terpenes and the Entourage Effect with Dr. Ethan Russo Dr. Russo is a board-certified neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher, and author. He is the Founder and CEO of credo-science.com. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Psychology), and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, before residencies in Pediatrics in Phoenix, Arizona ...
05.09.2022 Episode 96: Managing Soil Fertility Indoors with Mike Wilson My guest this week is Michael Wilson. Mike is the owner and head cultivator of Maine Craft Cannabis, a cannabis cultivation company licensed under Maine’s medical cannabis program. Maine Craft Cannabis grows organically in living soil beds, and I met ...
04.20.2022 Episode 95: Diagnosing Deficiencies in Cannabis with Brandon Hudson My podcast this week is a bit unique in that we will be discussing how to diagnose deficiencies in cannabis and how to use a dichotomous key. We have a new document available on our website that has the dichotomous ...
03.29.2022 Episode 94: The Full Sensory Experience with Jeremy Plumb Our guest this week is Jeremy Plumb. Jeremy was the Director of Production Science at Pruf Cultivar, one of the most technologically advanced cannabis cultivation facilities in North America. At Pruf, Jeremy combined decades of cannabis horticulture experience with cutting-edge ...
03.10.2022 Episode 93: The Science of Breeding Cannabis with Ryan Lee My guest this week is Ryan Lee. Ryan is an educator, breeder, and researcher specializing in the chemical and genetic diversity of the cannabis species. Ryan comes from a background in neuroscience focusing on the endocannabinoid system, but later focusing ...
02.10.2022 Episode 92: Data Driven Fertigation at Pruf Cultivar with Sam Hoefler Samuel Hoefler is a 10-year cannabis industry professional and current Head Grower of Prūf Cultivar. Sam is finishing an agronomy at Oregon State University and focuses primarily on nutrient management, irrigation techniques, and cannabis crop production. Sam has created a ...
01.26.2022 Episode 91: Cornell University's Hemp Science Program and New Research with Dr. Heather Grab My guest this week is Dr. Heather Grab. Dr. Grab is a Senior Lecturer at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in the School of Integrated Plant Science. In this role she teaches multiple courses focusing on Cannabis ...
01.05.2022 Episode 90: University Fungicide Trials on Powdery Mildew with Rufus Akinrinlola My guest this week is Rufus Akinrinlola. He is a Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant in the Entomology and Plant Pathology Department at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He works in the research programs of UT Specialty Crops and ...
12.09.2021 Episode 89: Understanding Heavy Metals in Soils with Dr. Anna Paltseva My guest this week is Dr. Anna Paltseva. As an international urban soil scientist and assistant professor, Dr. Anna Paltseva's mission is to educate communities about the critical importance of soil health in growing nutritious food, supporting healthy ecosystems, and ...
11.12.2021 Episode 88: Identifying PM Resistance Through Genetics with Dr. Jordan Zager My guest this week is Dr. Jordan Zager. Jordan is an expert in natural product biosynthesis and chemical analysis of cannabis resin compounds. Dr. Zager earned his PhD from Washington State University, where his research set the stage for studying ...
10.28.2021 Episode 87: Details Matter with Ag Consultant Lee Briese My guest this week is Lee Briese with Centrol Consulting. Lee is an independent crop consultant from central North Dakota. He provides agronomic advice that helps farmers build customized systems to grow and manage crops profitably. He specializes in helping ...
09.23.2021 Episode 86: Controlling Environmental Conditions to Maximize Plant Health with Dr. Greenhouse For This week’s podcast I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Nadia Sabeh also known as Dr. Greenhouse. She is the President and Founder of Dr. Greenhouse, Inc., an agricultural and mechanical engineering firm that specializes in the design of ...
09.01.2021 Episode 85: Viruses in Cannabis and Hemp with Dr. Jack Munz My guest this week is Dr. Jack Munz. Jack obtained a Bachelor of Science in Botany from Colorado State University while working as a lab assistant facilitating the development of genetic markers for invasive species. Jack then earned a Master ...
08.05.2021 Episode 84: Biocontrols and Cannabis - What's New in 2021 with Suzanne Wainwright Evans Our 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 ...
07.23.2021 Episode 83: Cover Crops and Soil Fertility with Dr. Abbey Wick My guest this week is Dr. Abbey Wick. Abbey is a North Dakota State University Extension Soil Health Specialist and Associate Professor, and has experience working with farmers on soil health building practices like incorporating cover crops into rotation and ...
07.06.2021 Episode 82: The Challenges and Potential of Tissue Culture with Dr. Kevin Mehr My guest this week is Dr. Kevin Mehr. Dr. Mehr has spent the last five years driving the development of large-scale micropropagation programs for cannabis in North America. Kevin received his Ph.D. in Genome Science and Technology from the University ...
06.15.2021 Episode 81: Cannabis Accounting, Pitfalls and Pointers with Betsy Morem and Mark Waller This week’s podcast will be a bit different than my usual topics. As many of you know, there’s more to cultivation than just what happens in our gardens. Whether we like it or not, taxes and proper accounting are crucial ...
05.18.2021 Episode 80: Exploring the Genetic Diversity of Cannabis with Dr. Eleanor Kuntz My guest this week is Eleanor Kuntz. Eleanor is a trained herbalist and geneticist bridging the gap between traditional herbalism and modern science. She is the CEO and co-founder of LeafWorks Inc., botanical verification company using genetics to improve medicinal ...
05.04.2021 Episode 79: Understanding Plant Growth Hormones with Dr. Jim Barrett Our guest this week is Dr. Jim Barrett. Jim has a bachelor of science from Auburn University in Agricultural Sciences, a Masters of Science from Auburn University with an emphasis on Physiology of Vegetable Crops, and a pHd from Michigan ...
04.18.2021 Episode 78: Benefits and Uses for Biochar with Tom Miles Our guest this week is Tom Miles. Tom is the president of T.R. Miles, Technical Consultants, Portland, Oregon, a biomass energy consulting firm, which designs, develops, installs, and commissions systems for processing wood, agricultural, and urban residues. Innovative biomass systems ...
03.23.2021 Episode 77: Mycorrhizal fungi and the rhizosphere with Prof. Yoram Kapulnik Born and raised in Israel, Prof. Kapulnik received his doctorate in Soil Microbiology from the Hebrew University and as a Fulbright Fellow, completed his post-doctoral work at the University of California, Davis (1984-1986). He worked for more than 25 years ...
03.05.2021 Episode 76: Cultivation Startups and Beanstalk Agriculture with Nelson Lindsley Our guest today is Nelson Lindsley, of Poetry of Plants. You can check him out on Instagram under “poetryofplants” Nelson has been cultivating cannabis for over a decade and working in the industry for over two decades. An artist by ...
02.12.2021 Episode 75: Formulating Soils and New Products with Rob Knechtel of Black Swallow Living Soils My guest this week is Rob Knechtel, founder of Black Swallow Living Soils. Although Rob’s life long interest in growing cannabis began in the late 60’s, he has spent the past 45 years in a completely unrelated industry designing, installing ...
02.02.2021 Episode 74: Targeted Nutrition Using Chemical Nutrients in Cannabis 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 ...
01.20.2021 Episode 73: Quality vs. Quantity: Common misconceptions about grow lighting with Bruce Bugbee My guest this week needs very little introduction. If you’ve ever studied lighting you’ve probably read some of his research. Bruce Bugbee is a professor at Utah State University and President of Apogee Instruments. He is internationally known for his ...
01.05.2021 Episode 72: Heavy Metals, Cover Crops, and Water pH with The Soil Doctor, Bryant Mason My guest this week is Bryant Mason of Soil Doctor Consulting. Bryant is a Certified Crop Advisor who specializes in organic cannabis nutrition. He has spent the last three years working to combine precision laboratory techniques with data science in ...
12.09.2020 Episode 71: Discovering the "why" in how plants grow with Don Marshall Don Marshall has dedicated his life to teaching students about how plants grow and bridging the gap between botany and practical horticultural applications. Don is the founder of the Environmental Horticulture program at Lake Washington College, where he taught for ...

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