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With the looming threat of exploding energy prices choking Europe, the cannabis conversation becomes even more relevant. While medical and recreational cannabis continues to spread through the world, the industrial use of the plant, particularly that of BioDiesel, woefully lags.

One of the trickiest aspects of sourcing biofuel is that many suitable options, such as tallow, soy, and wheat, are staple food products. Due to this, many countries are slow to pursue these fuel options as it requires sacrificing food. While fuel is essential, sustenance is arguably more so. Yet cannabis, a largely inedible plant, offers an excellent opportunity to produce biofuels without threatening the caloric intake of a population.

Since at least 2010, there have been studies published on the effectiveness of cannabis as a source of biofuel. UConn converted 97% of a hemp oil sample into biodiesel that year. The stalk, leaves, and other above-ground parts can be harvested for sugar yields and then fermented into ethanol. Yet, progression in the field has stalled, apparently due to a lack of demand.

As it takes cannabis only a few weeks to grow, the issue isn’t supply. Even if there is not enough cannabis waste to convert into biofuel, the industry can quickly produce it. Proper processing centers may be more difficult to find, but with enough ingenuity, a region such as Europe could likely muster up the needed equipment and space.

Considering the coming winter season now is the time to invest in alternative fuel sources, whether nuclear or a green energy solution such as cannabis-sourced fuels.

The issue holding back this field is the same issue holding back cannabis manufacturing unilaterally, namely, the aforementioned lack of processing plants. Both innovative and nationalized solutions, or as is more likely, private innovation in the field, could address this bottleneck. Once someone seizes this opportunity, the use of cannabis fuels could be made mainstream. It is of note that this idea was one shared by Henry Ford.

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When advocates first started the fight for legal cannabis, the argument centered on compassionate care for the patients. Yet, as the research and anecdotal stories proliferated on the internet, publications, writers, and influencers soon found themselves blocked, banned, and shoved back into the shadows thanks to Google algorithms, social media bots, and other digital censorship tools.

However, as legalization continues to spread from state to state with Federal changes on the cusp, it’s essential to look at how cannabis impacts other areas of our lives and communities. Based on several studies published this year, the benefits of cannabis legalization go far beyond health and wellness.

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Ask any indoor cannabis grower how important their lighting formula is to the success of their harvest, and they're likely to say it can make or break a growing season. Growers also attest that a one size fits all approach to indoor cannabis grow lighting results in wasted energy and money.

When it comes down to it, every cannabis cultivar has individual needs and responds to the light they receive. Sativas, for instance, are generally thought to be more "light hungry" than indica cultivars. This creates an opportunity for the most dedicated grower to fine-tune their lighting recipe to the strains they are growing and let the test-zone adjustments begin. Finding master recipes begins with making minor adjustments and documenting every step.

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There are a few mainstays within the cannabis industry when discussing cultivation methods. Organic, hydroponic, greenhouse, aquaponic, and aeroponic; the list also includes many variations and hybrid methodologies.

Location or cultivation methods do not change the basic needs of the cannabis plant. Providing plenty of light, water, and nutrients, combined with optimal temperatures and humidity levels, should provide a bountiful harvest. The differences come down to the delivery of these needs.

Environmental variables create deviations from one grow recipe to another; lights, temperature, and humidity levels need to be within a specific range to succeed when growing cannabis. Thanks to years of ag tech advancements, HVAC systems, LED light programming, dehumidifiers, irrigation, and fertigation, can be completely customized and scaled to the size and type of cannabis operation.

This article will focus on indoor cannabis cultivation using soil, hydroponic, and aquaponic methods and the differences in irrigation and fertigation.

Companies like Nabis are meeting cannabis brands’ demand for more accurate data metrics to get their products effectively and optimally to market. From licensing to payment systems to demographic shifts, data analytics are breaking barriers to success.

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Women-owned, women-led, and women-focused collaborations are the driving forces behind the success of Bridget May and Kim Howard of Green Bee Botanicals. Bringing a mindset of respect, integrity, and the old adage that a rising tide lifts all boats - these two childhood friends are focused on longevity and sustainable core values.

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Nanotechnology is a term used in science and engineering where technology dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers are employed to design, construct, and manipulate individual atoms and molecules. In the cannabis industry, the most relevant and applicable form of this technology is hydrosoluble nanoemulsion, which is when microscopic molecules of cannabinoids are encapsulated in a bound-together mixture of water and oil. Although the science behind this technology can be somewhat daunting to grasp and even more so to execute, it opens new doors to increasingly functional cannabis products, much like over-the-counter medicine.

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Inflation reveals that the cannabis industry isn’t untouchable during economic strife.

hroughout 2020, the industry surprised everyone by not only surviving the pandemic but actually thriving in it. Even industry legend, Tommy Chong, was surprised by the sudden shift that came with the COVID-19 outbreak, as cannabis was deemed an essential industry in most legal states.

Throughout the pandemic, even as the discussions of recession loomed on the horizon, cannabis continued to shine – raking in record-breaking revenues. According to BDSA data, the cannabis industry surpassed $17 million in sales in 2020 – reflecting a 46% increase over the previous year.

When most other industries were floundering, cannabis flourished. Could the recession and inflation finally be coming for cannabis?

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4 ways in-house testing can benefit your cannabis operation.

Known to the world as J-Dog, or the frontman for Hollywood Undead, Jorel Decker may be a famous musician, but it's clear his passion for cannabis cultivation runs deep.

Cannabis Tech asked Jorel and his business partner, Richard Yarber, to join us on A Tech Moment to talk about their venture with Ramshead Cannabis. Maybe an unlikely duo, the two complement each other to bring skill, experience, and determination to the growing cannabis market in Oklahoma.