Podcasts by Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

Episode 64 Part 2 Practical Pest Prevention Tips to Maximize Your IPM from 2020-05-12T21:55:38

Kelly came to B.I. in 2016 after a 17-year career in greenhouse ornamental and landscape pest management with a strong focus on biological controls and soft chemi...

Episode 63 Part 1: IPM Tips for Indoor vs Outdoor with Kelly Vance from 2020-04-28T17:54:35

Kelly Vance came to Beneficial Insectary in 2016 after a 17-year career in greenhouse ornamental and landscape pest management with a strong focus on biological controls and soft chemistry. Sinc...

Episode 62: Do Not Buy Ladybugs For Your Garden with Dr. JP Michaud from 2020-04-07T19:55:24

Ladybugs are amazing insects and wonderful aphid predators. However, there are a ton of reasons why you should never buy them and why they shouldn't even be legal to sell. 

I was fortunat...

Episode 61: Agronomist Bill McKibben Explains Logan Labs Soil Tests and Potting Soils from 2020-03-23T19:21:23

Understanding how these soil tests are performed and what numbers you should be using is really important. Some numbers on these tests don't work for potting soils. Agronomist and Author Bill Mc...

Episode 60: Biocontrols Conference Episode with Multiple Guests from 2020-02-28T19:53:27

This episode is a bit different than my other episodes. With the upcoming Biocontrols Conference in Portland, Oregon next week, I wanted to interview a couple speakers and key attendees prior to...

Episode 59: Identifying Deficiencies in Cannabis with Paul Cockson from 2020-02-14T18:40:34

There's been little to no research on what nutrient disorders look like when analyzing leaf tissue on cannabis. Paul Cockson shares his recently published paper on the subject f...

Episode 58: The Science Behind the Cannabis Experience with Dr. Adie Rae from 2020-01-03T18:51:13

Why do we grow the cultivars (strains) that we do? There's a lot of mythology surrounding potency and the cannabis experience. Learn how scientists are using data to help determine why certain c...

Episode 57: Published Research on Cannabis with Dr. Deron Caplan from 2019-12-03T21:02:58

Deron is a horticultural scientist and the Director of Plant Science at Flowr in Kelowna, BC. He was the first person in North America to earn a PhD with research focused on cannabis production....

Episode 56: Understanding Certifications with Andrew Black from 2019-11-13T23:13:05

Certifications within the Cannabis industry are a lot more complicated than one would think at first glance. Andrew Black is the Certified Kind Founder and Director. Andrew spent the past 11 yea...

Episode 55: Sun+Earth Certification with David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner's Soaps from 2019-10-29T17:28:35

This week’s podcast is with David Bronner, CEO aka Cosmic Engagement Officer for Dr. Bronners, the top selling brand of natural soaps in North America. Not only do they make the best soap, but t...

Episode 54: Listener Q&A with Tad Hussey from 2019-10-01T16:52:15

I sit down on the other side of the microphone this week with John Z and cover a wide variety of listener questions ranging from soil microbes to compost teas to re-amending living soils and muc...

Episode 53: Biostimulants and Plant Growth with Colin Bell from 2019-09-17T15:00

Colin Bell is the Co-founder, co-inventor and Chief Growth Officer at Growcentia, parent company of Mammoth. Colin completed his Ph.D. in Soil Microbial Ecology in 20...

Episode 52: Running a Commercial Facility using Living Soils with Justin Magill from 2019-07-24T20:18:41

My podcast this week is with Justin Magill. Justin is an owner and head grower for Legit Farms, a legal cannabis company in the recreational market here in Washington...

Episode 51: Research in Cannabis Production with Dr. Ben Higgins from 2019-07-02T17:17:27

In this podcast, I interview Dr. Ben Higgins, Chief Research Scientist at Goldleaf Gardens. 

We di...

Episode 50: Jeff Lowenfels is back for our 50th episode! from 2019-06-05T17:21:55

In honor of our 50th episode, 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, T...

Episode 49: Controlled Environment Agriculture and HVAC with Dr. Greenhouse part 1 from 2019-05-23T20:18:29

Controlled Environment Agriculture is such a technical field that it can be confusing and a bit daunting for growers. I also think it's importance gets overlooked many times when discussing vari...

Episode 48: Determining if LEDs are Right For You and Your Grow with Rebecca Knight from 2019-05-08T03:34:40

Determining if LEDs are Right For You and Your Grow

Part 1: what is an LED?

Part 2: can LEDs provide t...

Episode 47: Plant Breeding and Genetic Testing Part II with Dr. Reggie Gaudino from 2019-04-16T05:29:09

This is my follow up interview with Dr. Reggie Gaudino. Reggie is the chief science officer for Steep Hill Labs. Dr. Gaudino oversees all scientific research and development for Steep Hill and i...

Episode 46: Plant Breeding Using the Power of Genetic Testing with Reggie Gaudino from 2019-03-27T17:44:29

My guest this week is Reggie Gaudino. Reggie is the chief science officer for Steep Hill Labs. Dr. Gaudino oversees all scientific research and development for Steep Hill and is the driving forc...

Episode 45: Hemp Regulations for 2019 with Michael Bowman from 2019-03-12T16:52:59

What does the 2018 Farm Bill mean for Hemp Cultivation?

Michael Bowman is Founding Chair of the National Hemp Association. <...

Episode 44: Documenting and Preserving Cannabis Cultivars with Dr. Eleanor Kuntz from 2019-02-19T21:03:56

Eleanor Kuntz, PhD, is a trained herbalist and geneticist bridging the gap between traditional herbalism and modern science. She is a co-founder at Canndor, the People’s Herbarium, the first her...

Episode 43: Latest Research in Cannabis Cultivation with Dr. Allison Justice from 2019-02-05T18:01:21

Have you ever wondered what's the best way to prune and train your plants? And what's really going on in the curing process with cannabis? These questions get address with some actual science in...

Episode 42: Fertilizer and Pesticides in Cannabis with the Oregon Department of Agriculture from 2019-01-22T18:44:30

Rules and regulations are an important aspect of cannabis cultivation. In addition, it’s important to know that the products we purchase to use in our garden are safe and providing the nutrients...

Episode 41: Q and A with Jeremy Plumb of Pruf Cultivar from 2019-01-14T17:23:20

Jeremy Plumb is the Director of Production Science at Pruf Cultivar, one of the most technologically advanced cannabis cultivation facilities in North America. At Pruf, Jeremy combines decades o...

Episode 40: Jeremy Plumb, Director of Production Science at Pruf Cultivar from 2019-01-04T05:04:24

Jeremy has been in and around the cannabis industry and really made his mark in helping identify and catalogue chemotypic expression of cannabis related to genetics and environmental factors (ph...

Episode 39: Branding and Marketing Part 2 with Shango Los from 2018-12-18T18:42:50

Part 2 of my interview with Shango Los. For anyone growing cannabis as a business or working in the cannabis industry, you know that having a great product or growing top shelf cannabis is only ...

Episode 38: Branding and Marketing with Shango Los from 2018-12-11T20:14:54

For anyone growing cannabis as a business or working in the cannabis industry, you know that having a great product or growing top shelf cannabis is only half the story. The other half is shapin...

Episode 37: A Deeper Dive into Mycorrhizal Fungi with Jim Eagan from 2018-11-07T19:16:24

Our guest this week is Jim Eagan. Jim has been working for Plant Revolution Inc. for more than a decade. Having been the first company to bring mycorrhizal inoculants to commercial applications,...

Episode 36: Plant Probiotics with Sarah Pellkofer from 2018-10-16T17:30:56

Microbial-based products are becoming more and more popular in agriculture and horticulture. In today's podcast, Sarah Pellkofer helps explains some of the benefits of using specific microbes in...

Episode 35: Mineral Balancing and Soil Test Analysis with Aaron Crozier from 2018-09-25T15:44:07

You know, we talk a lot about soil testing on this podcast and how important it is. Well I wanted to get someone on the show to have a discussion about how to understand and evaluate these soil ...

Episode 34: Are Bottled Nutrients a Thing of the Past? Nelson Lindsley Shares His Opinion and Announces a New Collaboration! from 2018-09-11T16:43:23

Has cannabis cultivation evolved to where cannabis-marketed bottled nutrient companies are becoming outdated? Hear my conversation with Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants on the subject. 

Episode 33: The Bug Lady is Back to Discuss Scouting and Cannabis Pests from 2018-08-28T16:43:24

Entomologist Suzanne Wainwright Evans comes back on the podcast to talk about what she's seen over the past year consulting on cannabis farms, including advice on scouting, sticky cards, and muc...

Episode 32: Korean Natural Farming with Chris Trump from 2018-08-14T17:43:16

Chris Trump explains Natural Farming, KNF and the philosophy behind the these methods for growing plants using locally sourced microbes and inputs. He is a Master Natural Farmer...

Episode 31: Learn from World Record Holder Ron Wallace about Giant Pumpkins and Yield from 2018-07-17T15:47:20

The giant pumpkin community has a lot in common with cannabis growers. Both are pushing the envelope to maximize plant health and yield. Hear from one of the best about how he grows some of the ...

Episode 30: Powdery Mildew, Botrytis, and VPD with Travis Higginbotham from 2018-07-02T19:08:24

Mold and Mildew are such a problem for many growers. In this podcast, Travis describes how these pathogens work and how to best manage them through environmental controls.

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Episode 29: The Right Tool for the Job with Kurt Becker from 2018-06-18T19:05:09

Learn about the importance of selecting the right equipment for spraying your crop from Kurt Becker, the Executive VP for Commercial Products with Dramm. Kurt is a genius when it comes to spray ...

Episode 28: How Fish Products Are Made And What The Differences Are with Casey Schoenberger from 2018-06-05T20:15:23

What's the difference between fish emulsion and fish hydrolysate? Are these products sustainably made? Where are the fish coming from? We tackle these questions and more in this week's episode w...

Episode 27: The Role of Lighting in Plant Growth with Fluence Bioengineering from 2018-05-22T17:02

Learn the key terms to understand and compare lighting technologies as well as the history of lighting as it relates to plants from Travis Williams and Travis Higginbotham with Fluence Bioengine...

Episode 26: The Hidden Half of Nature with Anne Biklé from 2018-05-08T20:10:35

The Hidden Half of Nature with Biologist Anne Biklé. In this episode we discuss the benefits of mulching and the role microbes play in our gardens and our bodies.

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Episode 25: Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life with Geologist David Montgomery from 2018-05-01T17:42:35

My guest this week is David Montgomery. David studied geology at Stanford University before earning his Ph.D. in geomorphology at UC Berkeley. He teaches at the Unive...

Episode 24: Running a Commercial Cannabis Facility with Nate Gibbs of Gold Leaf Gardens from 2018-04-19T18:54:51

There's a lot more to running a Cannabis company than just growing the plants. Gold Leaf gardens is based in Washington State and known for their top shelf flower, extracts and Leira Cannagars. ...

Episode 23: Blumat Setup, Tips, and Tricks with Damian Koch from 2018-04-17T16:02:08

Watering and irrigation is one of the least appreciated aspects of gardening that has such an incredible impact on the health and growth of your plants. Damian Koch works for the North American ...

Episode 22: Blumat Irrigation with Steve Troy from 2018-04-02T17:58:39

Watering and irrigation is one of the least appreciated aspects of gardening that has such an incredible impact on the health and growth of your plants. Steve Troy is North American distributor ...

Episode 21: Chris Jagger of Blue Fox Farms from 2018-03-05T18:33:10

Chris is owner/operator of Blue Fox Farm, a 40 acre organic vegetable farm in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. He is also owner/head consultant for Blue Fox Agricultural Services, a full...

Episode 20: LEAN Farming with Ben Hartman from 2018-02-26T18:54:53

Ben's book, The Lean Farm, has changed the way we run our farm. Any farmers or growers that rely on cultivation for their income need to read this book. Ben shares some insight into how we can i...

Episode 19: Entomologist Suzanne Wainwright Evans aka 'The Bug Lady' is back! from 2018-02-12T20:30:19

Entomologist Suzanne Wainwright Evans is back to discuss dipping rates, sprayer recommendations, consulting advice, and much more in this week's podcast. Learn what works from a science-based pe...

Episode 18: A Deeper Look at Containers with William Evans from 2018-02-07T18:09:27

William Evans has been working in the horticulture and nursery industry for over 20 years and brings a wealth of experience to the table. Today’s podcast is all about...

Episode 17: Understanding Soil Testing with Agronomist Kris Borgman from 2018-01-23T16:00

Learn the pros and cons of soil testing as well as how to understand and interpret the results.

Our guest this week is Kris Borgman. Kris earned a Bachelors of Science in Crop and Soil Sc...

Episode 16: Permaculture and Cannabis with Jessi Bloom from 2018-01-09T16:00

Our guest this week is Jessi Bloom. Jessi is a Northwest native and comes from a strong background of horticulture and environmental sciences. She is passionate about...

Episode 15: Entomologist Suzanne Wainwright Evans aka "The Bug Lady" from 2017-11-22T18:00

Suzanne Wainwright-Evans is an Ornamental Entomologist specializing in integrated pest management.  Suzanne has been involved in ...

Episode 14: All About Biochar with Renel Anderson from 2017-11-07T19:12:55

Let's talk biochar. What is biochar and what makes it special? Is all biochar the same? How do we evaluate it? Can I just use charcoal? Learn the answers to these questions and more from Renel A...

Episode 13: The Future of Cannabis Cultivation with Jaya Palmer from 2017-10-24T17:00

What is the future of cannabis cultivation? Jaya Palmer and I explore some of the latest advancements in the industry around lighting technology, photo biology, organic certification, genetic dr...

Episode 12: Biological Horticulture Consultant Jaya Palmer from 2017-10-10T16:18:19

Our guest this week is not only an awesome grower and passionate gardener, but also a good friend. Jaya Palmer is a biological horticulture consultant. His mission is to excite and inspire peopl...

Episode 11: Dr. Faust of BioAg on Humic and Fulvic Acids from 2017-09-26T16:36:49

In this episode, we interview Dr. Robert Faust, President of Bioag where we talk about humates, humic and fulvic acid, and much more. Dr. Faust is a leading expert in agroecology providing integ...

Episode 10: Practical Advice for Increasing Yield with Nelson Lindsley from 2017-09-12T12:00

This is the second part of my interview with Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants. Nelson has been cultivating cannabis for over a decade and working in the industry for over two decades. Over th...

Episode 9: Lighting Technology and the Poetry of Plants with Nelson Lindsley from 2017-08-29T12:00

This is the first part of my interview with Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants. Nelson has been cultivating cannabis for over a decade and working in the industry for over two decades. Over the...

Episode 8: Clackamas Coot weighs in on "Neemgate", No-till, and the history of "The One" from 2017-08-15T18:25:21

 This is the final part of an interview series with Clackamas Coot. We settle the questions regarding using neem in soils, talk about seaweed, weigh in on the idea of no-till, and hear the histo...

Episode 7: Clackamas Coot talks about worm bins, peat moss, and building soil from 2017-08-01T01:21:59

This is the 2nd part of a 3 part interview series with Clackamas Coot. We talk more about neem, his personal IPM strategies, worm bins, peat moss vs coco coir, how to evaluate potting soils, and...

Episode 6: Steve Solomon covers Soil Remineralization and Nutrient Density from 2017-07-19T06:23:24

Today we're honored to be interviewing Steve Solomon all the way from Tasmania. Steve is the author of numerous books, most notably Gardening West of the Cascades and The Intelligent Gardener. S...

Episode 4: David Perron discusses Living Soil, Insect Frass, and Commercial Production from 2017-07-19T06:21:49

David is an Agrologist and has a Master of Science in Plant Sciences from McGill University. He began working in greenhouse production in 2001 and worked for McGill in the Greenhouses and Hortic...

Episode 3: Clackamas Coot talks Worm Castings, Malted Barley, Peat Moss, and Coot's Soil Mix from 2017-07-19T06:19:59

 Our guest today is gone by the online name of Clackamas Coot on such forums as IC Mag and Lumperdawgz on Grass City, he's an organic grower and gardener who has helped many people in improv...