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Agriculture Drones: A New Frontier in Farming Efficiency and Productivity

Introduction The seamless integration of cutting-edge technology into agriculture has birthed a groundbreaking tool, agriculture drones. Initially met with skepticism, these aerial marvels have undergone rigorous scrutiny. But after testing these are emerging triumphant as it underscores their pivotal role in revolutionizing agricultural practices. No longer just airborne gadgets, these drones have swiftly transformed into...

USDA Approval Paves the Way for Genetically Engineered THC-Free Hemp: A Deep Dive into the Future of Hemp Cultivation

Introduction: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has greenlit a groundbreaking development in the hemp industry by approving a genetically modified hemp plant engineered to produce lower levels of THC and cannabichromene (CBC). The plant, created and submitted by Growing Together Research, an Indiana-based biotechnology firm, marks a significant step forward for American hemp...

Black Market Cannabis vs. Legal Cannabis: A Persistent Battle on Two Fronts

Introduction The campaign to legalize cannabis in various U.S. states was driven promises of an end to the “War on Marijuana”. An opportunity to redirect taxpayer dollars toward community healing, and undermine the illegal cannabis market. However, reality does not always align with the vision. While legalizing cannabis usurping the illegal market made sense on...

The Benefits of Beneficial Insects in Greenhouse Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Introduction: Recreating and implementing symbiotic and natural processes is at the core of a sustainable agricultural future. Pest management and fertilizer practices have been catastrophic to the wider environment in the industrial agriculture era. In the ever-evolving landscape of modernized agriculture, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) stands as a beacon of significant sustainability improvement, striving to...

Critical Considerations To Make Before You Start An Indoor Vertical Farm

Vertical farming has garnered significant attention in recent years as a potential solution to the pressing challenges of traditional outdoor farming. So, what is exactly is vertical farming? Vertical farming is a method of cultivating crops in stacked layers or vertically inclined surfaces, indoors, in controlled environments, using artificial light and precise environmental controls. This...

Constructing Plasmids with a Novel Ubiquitin Promoter For Use in the Transformation of Cannabis Sativa L.

Constructing Plasmids with a Novel Ubiquitin Promoter For Use in the Transformation of Cannabis Sativa L.  By: Faith Ann Sparks Have you ever wondered how scientists engineer the DNA they put into genetically modified plants? Today there are kits one can use to make the whole in-vitro process simple and quick. But at Fresh Alternative...

Cannabis May Move from Schedule I to Schedule III – How Reclassification May Impact the Industry

In a monumental step forward, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put forth a recommendation for the rescheduling of cannabis, moving it from the restrictive Schedule I category to the more accessible Schedule III category. This recommendation, which comes almost a year after President Biden requested the evaluation, has the potential to...

New York’s Cannabis Legalization Rollout Faces Setbacks and Delays

What’s Happening with New York’s Cannabis License Rollout? New York State’s journey to establish a thriving Cannabis industry since its legalization two and a half years ago has been fraught with challenges and delays. Initially envisioning over 150 licensed dispensaries, the state currently has only 23 retail locations. A recent court order further complicated the...