Cannabis agronomic science is advancing at a frenetic pace through the social construct of “hemp” in the United States. The dizzying array of data being generated by universities, private companies, and committed individuals have critical implica...
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By Matthew Otten, Oregon CBD Research Chemistry Lab DirectorIt’s that time of year when we receive messages from customers about lab results. We love to celebrate successes and are here to help troubleshoot less than successes. We are regularly dis...
The science behind triploid cannabis varieties is remarkably simple - but the process to getting our varieties into triploid form has been a 3 year project. Learn more about the exciting advancements for the cannabis industry as well as some more inf...
Between broken pipes, seized pumps, and clogged lines, it can seem like a full-time job just to keep the water flowing on your hemp fields. And with the infinite amount of soil types and weather patterns out there, there is absolutely no 'one size fi...
We don't. While it can be tempting to top your plants, we don’t recommend it. It is a tough job for roots to hold up a plant loaded with colas, and topping to produce more “tops” may only cause the plant to topple. Not to mention the time ...
By Andrea GarfinkelWith our molecular marker-assisted breeding program in full force, we're having to call in robot reinforcements to help us keep up! Don't worry, the robot hasn't replaced any of our scientists. Our moves towards automation ju...
In recent years there has been a big buzz building around novel cannabinoids. Initially THC and CBD were the only go to’s for human consumption, but the desire to explore and experience the unknown has led to consumers and health professionals alik...
It's been exciting watching our triploid field trials this summer grown side by side with their diploid counterparts. Above is Stem Cell CBG, and as you can see the triploid specimens are far outproducing their diploid neighbors. We can't wait until ...
We have been committed to traditional breeding practices from day 1, but it is deeply meaningful to our entire team to be the first Non-GMO Project verified hemp seed supplier in the US. You can find certificates for our varieties on our compliance p...
Above - Mel Beard inspects walls of drying flower at 4 Letter Farm's Facility in the Klamath Basin, ORHarvest season is coming on fast, but are you ready? Long days, late nights, and lots of work - but the moment you've been growing for is here....
As the flowers begin to take shape across your hemp fields it’s a good time to plan for pre-harvest compliance tests. If you are growing any of our CBD varieties, timing is imperative. If you are growing our CBG varieties, you are free to wait unti...
The onset of flower! This is a critical time in the field for farmers, who are filled with both excitement and nervous trepidation. It is the time to be walking fields on the lookout for those rare (1/4000), but fully male phenotypes that...
Get to know the pests and pathogens below. Keeping plants healthy is your greatest defense and prey often prefer to pick on damaged or weak specimens. For treatment, consult a professional. While there are many pesticides and fungicides on the market...
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