Mike Hennesy

If you’re serious about #cannabis #cultivation, you need to check out the latest episode of "Inside Cultivation." No fluff, just hard-hitting insights that can take your grow right to the unparalleled level! In these episodes, we’re tackling: The cold hard facts about #nutrient #solutions that actually work—no more guesswork! How the latest tech is changing the game for growers everywhere. Proven tactics to boost your yield and potency—because anything less is just unacceptable. This isn’t a casual listen; it’s your roadmap to dominating the #cannabis #industry. If you want to be at the top of your game, you need to absorb this knowledge and apply it. Let’s get real and start cultivating success like we mean it! #CannabisCultivation #AdvancedNutrients #InsideCultivation

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The Fall 2024 NOSB agenda and meeting materials are out! The comment period is open until September 30th. SOS is closely tracking key organic integrity issues and preparing comments for the meeting in Portland, OR on Oct. 22-24. https://lnkd.in/euQ-WYtW Here's what we're following: - Residue Testing: NOSB is updating the National Organic Program's residue testing program. Are we keeping up with the latest and utilizing the best methods and training to prevent organic fraud? Check out the NOSB questions and have your say. - Consistency in Organic Seed Use: Non-organic seed can be used in organic farming when organic seed is unavailable. How is this decided? Will non-organic seed always be allowed? Organic seed is fundamental to thriving organic systems; NOSB seeks stakeholder feedback. -Risk-Based Certification: The new SOE rule codifies that certifiers must evaluate and identify high-risk operations and products for organic fraud prevention purposes. How is this defined and what informs the decision-making process? NOSB seeks to understand the resources and training needed. Other material decisions include Meloxicam, Dl-Methionine, Iodine, and more. Stay updated with SOS through our Quarterly SOS Dispatch (launching soon) and our website. organicsos.com Join the conversation and make your voice heard! #organicfarming #organicintegrity #NOSBmeeting #StrengtheningOrganicSystems

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What’s the secret sauce behind top-shelf cannabis #cultivation? https://lnkd.in/g5pMWAQ4 💪 Just ask top growers from Cookies Los Angeles - Maywood, #CMSGardens, and Tikun Olam California —they trust Advanced Nutrients to deliver unmatched quality and consistency across every crop. We help #commercialgrowers everywhere produce #TOPshelf results. The transformation is striking when you compare outcomes.  When you use Advanced Nutrients you get: 🧬 Dense, Resin-Rich Trichomes - these vibrant, #terpene-rich plants have an ideal growth structure, showcasing the impact of #scientificallycrafted nutrients on quality. 🚀 Maximized Yield and Potency - Each Advanced Nutrients formula provides essential #micronutrients that cannabis plants need at every growth stage, elevating yield and #cannabinoid content. Our products speak for themselves—backed by research, proven technology, and trusted by top growers globally. Ready to see the difference in your plants? https://lnkd.in/g47cEwet 💪 #GrowWithTheBest #AdvancedNutrients #TrichomeGame #CannabisCultivation #ScienceBacked Advanced Nutrients  Cookies Los Angeles - Maywood Cookies Tikun #CMSGardens

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Why Don’t We Rely on Traditional Marketing? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Not once will I mention being censored on most marketing platforms (even tho we deal with that burden, it’s not the reason) At Cannabis Research Coalition, we’ve been fortunate to experience steady growth not through aggressive marketing campaigns, but through referrals and strong #Cannabisindustry relationships. As a research-driven organization focused on cannabis cultivation, our reputation speaks for itself, and we’re proud that most of our business comes from word of mouth. Why Does This Work for Us? 💪🏽 • We offer niche expertise in cannabis #cultivationresearch, such as our work in areas of independent #Validation studies, Contract research, #consulting and member driven/prioritized research projects • Our collaborations with industry leaders like Willow Industries, Sollum Technologies Cannatrol Grow Strong Industries that allow us to consistently innovate and share practical, data-driven insights with the cannabis community. • The #trust and #credibility we’ve built over the 🐕‍🦺years of time have made us a go-to resource for cultivators looking for #sciencebacked solutions to their toughest #cannabisCultivation challenges. • #CFO’s rely on their team to find groups like the CRC who can help save time & #money in their operations Lastly, those who know and have worked with Allison Justice, PhD. & I know we are commited to helping the industry and not going to be a waste of your time by working with us. We will underpromise and overdeliver! we are excited for our growth and expansion of our #CannabisResearchCenter in #SouthCarolina

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Curious about why your favorite #cannabis product didn’t hit the mark? It could be more than just strain variability — gender may play a role, too! Jointly’s recent data shows that product success can differ significantly between men and women. For example, women find drinks to be standout performers for relaxation, while men prefer flower. Whether it’s pain relief, sleep, or creativity, Jointly’s app helps you track your unique experiences and find what truly works for you. 💚 

 Ready to learn more? Check out the article on GreenState for all the insights! #CannabisEducation #CannabisCommunity

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A follow-up to yesterday's post on the unsustainability of cannabis cultivation: "whenever possible, grow outdoors" This is a passage from famed indoor breeder and grower DJ Short's book. Seems simple right? Just replace indoor grows with outdoor grows and problem solved? Unfortunately it isn't that easy. The main issue is unintentional genetic effects from the war on drugs. Allow me to explain. The drug war drove breeding indoors. Rounds and rounds and rounds of selective breeding under highly controlled environments means outdoor adaptive traits were lost (read: pest/disease resistance, drought and stress tolerance, ect). It's not the plants' fault. It's not breeders' faults. It is what it is. However, don't expect to plant acres of Cali dispo hype strains outside and be successful. Add the complexity of states outright banning anything but indoor, or microbial tests that essentially prohibit outdoor. Add the perceived quality differences in grow styles ingrained in the culture and the consumer. THIS is why we desperately need genetic improvements. This is why we need S3 Genetics This is why we need #BetterCannabisThroughScience

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🚀 This post is for Cannabis Cultivators as well as Industry Investors! 🌿 Feeling the pressure of a crowded cannabis market? In the article below, learn how our team at Advanced Nutrients helped Flower of Life thrive in Michigan and boost their #profits. Meet Devin and Donovan Murphy, the co-owners of Flower of Life. With Advanced Nutrients' pH Perfect® Technology and products like Bud Candy® and Voodoo Juice™, they saw impressive results: ✅ Increased yields from 1.5 to 2.5 pounds per 1000W light. ✅ Higher terpene and cannabinoid levels – up to 3.8% terpenes! ✅ Ranked in the top 5% for pricing per pound in Michigan. Their success shows how focusing on plant health can boost profitability. 🌱💰 For CFOs in competitive markets, strategic investments in cannabis-specific nutrients can dramatically improve financial performance. Read the full article to see how Advanced Nutrients can enhance your market standing. Find out how you can get great results too from your commercial cannabis grow: https://lnkd.in/gEVv7Pjs #AdvancedNutrients #CommercialCultivation #Cultivation #CannabisCultivation #Cannabis #CannabisCultivators #CannabisIndustry

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Consumers who buy a live animal from a local cattle producer or 4-H member for custom processing are often surprised by the amount of beef they receive, the amount of freezer space needed and that they did not get back the entire live weight of the animal in retail cuts. Find out how to estimate how much meat you will receive when purchasing an animal to harvest > https://ow.ly/OrFY50SQ87z

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The Value of Cannabis Before legalization, cannabis consumers didn’t have THC percentages listed on the side of the package. We judged quality through experience. How it looked, smelled, tasted, and the high itself. These sensory factors, along with the overall effect, defined the value we took from each purchase. Today, however, THC percentage has become the primary driver of price, pushed as a sales tool by many retail operations. This has placed immense pressure on cultivators to only grow high THC strains or risk being undervalued by retailers. With a lack of standardization for testing facilities, THC results can vary significantly between labs, prompting cultivators to seek labs known for higher numbers. As well as adopting practices to artificially inflate testing results. But there’s a richer side to cannabis than just one number. A plant’s full profile includes terpenes and other cannabinoids that interact uniquely with our endocannabinoid system, contributing to each cultivar’s complexity, effects, and character. For change to happen, responsibility falls on all sides: cultivators must focus on diverse strains that reflect the full spectrum of the plant; retailers need to value this complexity and educate customers on it; and brokers and budtenders play a key role as communicators. Their guidance on terpenes, cannabinoids, and overall experience can reshape how consumers choose cannabis. A shift toward valuing the complete plant experience would benefit everyone. From cultivators to retailers to consumers. #CannabisCultivation #Trichomes #CannabisIndustry #THC #Terpenes #GrowKnowledge #CannabisCultivation #EndoCannabinoidSystem #BeyondTHC #GeneticSelection #QualityCannabis #Cannabis #CannabisCulture #Cultivation #CBD #CannabisIndustry #Propagation #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCommunity #MedicalCannabis #MedicalMarijuana #CannabisLegalization #Clones

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The Future of Cannabis Growing: Seed Versus Clone At Atlas Seed, we're witnessing a transformative shift in cannabis cultivation, putting an end to the sunk cost fallacy embraced by many large-scale growers. Instead of relying on high-cost, labor-intensive clonal propagation and mother stock maintenance, our customers are reaping the benefits of true-to-type, uniform F1 seed production. Moving to seed-based production has proven to lower costs and maintain the quality of the harvest. Precision, quality, and efficiency are at the heart of our genetics. By relying on extensive breeding practices, we ensure that each seed carries 50% genetic composition from top-performing parental lines, leading to consistent, high-quality harvests. Learn more about our high-potency, reliable cannabis seeds and get started with Atlas Seed today. https://lnkd.in/eBSZAkmk

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Conventional wisdom may label the #cannabisbeverage sector as a passing fad due to its small market share. However, entrepreneurial insight suggests that #Cannabis #beverages will emerge as a dominant sector among cannabis products in the near future. The true perspective lies not in pessimism or optimism but in a deeper understanding of evolving markets and the factual data that is becoming apparent. The fact of the matter is that recreational dispensaries and the distribution model within these recreational cannabis states are not set up for the proper delivery and handling of cannabis beverages. With the segue of the hemp market allowing cannabis beverages to sit alongside alcohol, the acceptance/embracement of the players in that industry, and the availability for cannabis beverage brands to position themselves on a national level and create this footprint ahead of federal legalization, is monumental. Cannabis is and has always been a commodity; just like sugar and flavoring that go into these drinks. The value is created in the brand, its story, and the culture it creates and resonates with the audience. #DrinkMJ 🍻 ¡Salud! 👭🏽🇲🇽🇺🇸💨 #CPGMentality

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https://lnkd.in/gYiS25Cz Some very good quotes from Beau Whitney , decision making needs to be fact based and so much of what's happening with legislators is based on emotions and triggers. As an industry we need to be prioritizing education for consumers and legislators. Fact based decision making will always get a better result.

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Did you see our feature in the Sacramento Business Journal? We are sharing how Exceedient Foods, the innovation arm of Farmers' Rice Cooperative, is revolutionizing the food industry with single-source gluten-free ingredient solutions. 🌾✨ Dive into the full article to explore our commitment to shaping a future of delicious and sustainable food:https://lnkd.in/gkUarX24

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BCKV, WB's Fertility Study Unveils AGMA Foliar's Triumph in Tomato Evolution! 🍅✨ Witness the astounding results: 🍅 15.5% more flowers 🍅 34.8% increased flower count 🍅 18% richer chlorophyll 🍅 75% amplified yield 🍅 22% higher TSS/BRIX, 🍅 28.3% elevated Lycopene 🍅 8.8% increased carotenoids 🍅 9.8% reduction in titrable acidity. AGMA Foliar sets a new standard in tomato cultivation, redefining growth metrics. 🌱📊 #AGMAFoliar #TomatoTriumph #AgriculturalInnovation

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Transitioning to organic production can be a daunting task, so that’s why we’re here to help! An Organic System Plan (OSP) is a foundational component for USDA Organic Certification that describes how your farming, handling, and/or processing practices meet organic standards. This virtual workshop will give detailed instruction on creating an OSP from experts Kathleen Merrigan and Inge Vogelmann, who have extensive experience in organic agriculture and policy. This will be part one of a two-part workshop series on the OSP. This info session is open to the public - learn more and RSVP with the link: https://buff.ly/4bLuXAd -- This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). Arizona TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP). #TOPP #AZTOPP #transitiontoorganic #organicfarming #usdagov #usdaorganic #usdaorganictransition #certifiedorganic #ccof #ccoforganic #usdatopp

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Did you know that some other herbs and plants make great growing companions to cannabis? Companion planting can: 🍃 Create a symbiotic relationship that benefits both plants 🍃 Help deter common pests naturally 🍃 Improve soil quality 🍃 Help attract beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs 🍃 Create a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem Some great companion plants to recommend to customers include: 🍃 Lavender: repels common pests, aesthetically beautiful, smells great 🍃 Peppermint: deters aphids 🍃 Yarrow: said to increase essential oil production in neighbouring plants 🍃 Sunflowers: attract pollinating insects, improves soil aeration 🍃 Herbs like dill, basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme: deters pests, great for home cooks Have you had success with #CompanionPlanting?

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If you’re serious about #cannabis #cultivation, you need to check out the latest episode of "Inside Cultivation." No fluff, just hard-hitting insights that can take your grow right to the unparalleled level! In these episodes, we’re tackling: The cold hard facts about #nutrient #solutions that actually work—no more guesswork! How the latest tech is changing the game for growers everywhere. Proven tactics to boost your yield and potency—because anything less is just unacceptable. This isn’t a casual listen; it’s your roadmap to dominating the #cannabis #industry. If you want to be at the top of your game, you need to absorb this knowledge and apply it. Let’s get real and start cultivating success like we mean it! #CannabisCultivation #AdvancedNutrients #InsideCultivation #GrowHard Link: https://lnkd.in/gHDAmKMt

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YES! Self-regulation is a proactive approach that can help ease the transition when stricter regulations are inevitably implemented. By setting high industry standards now, companies can show regulators that the industry is committed to safety, quality, and ethical practices, making it easier to adapt when tighter rules come into play. It also positions businesses to be leaders in shaping future regulations rather than just reacting to them. However, getting the entire industry to follow suit is indeed a massive challenge. Perhaps framing self-regulation as a way to protect business interests and long-term sustainability can help rally support. We need to keep the consumers front and center of all of it- their input matters to help determine #quality #Cannabis #CRC #scienceofsmokability Riley D. Kirk, PhD Miyabe Shields, PhD Allison Justice, PhD. Markus Roggen The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy Controlled Chemistry Cannabis Research Coalition

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Stay up-to-date on all things #cannabis, #hemp, and #cannabinoid regulations. Pamela Epstein, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer at Terpene Belt Farms, is here to break down what it all means with a flavor focus in our new vodcast, Regulatory Rollup 🎙️🏛️🌿 In this debut episode, we learn why taking control of the narrative around flavoring in inhalable cannabinoid products is more important than ever. Regulators often don’t understand the crucial role of flavor. Too often, we see native cannabis flavor being conflated with artificial non-cannabis flavor — which is how flavor is used in advertising and marketing to be attractive to youth, as witnessed in the tobacco industry. This is evident with Florida’s proposed flavor ban, which for the first time, would have linked in the cannabinoid space the mere addition of any flavor to child attractiveness and risked setting a dangerous precedent for the rest of the country. Such language, once adopted by one jurisdiction, often spreads like wildfire. Recognizing the potential for Florida's action to have impacts comparable to the first tobacco flavor ban out of San Francisco, we took action. We invested in ensuring a different outcome in Florida. Our strategy included a lot of education around the natural flavor diversity in cannabis which is distinguishable from tobacco. We were able to work with the bill author and members of the Legislature to have the concerning language removed — a huge benefit of all cannabinoid actors and consumers 🏆 Subscribe on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/ewZXMZGa

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