Blog Posts
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Israel’s Pioneering Role in Cannabinoids and Hemp Research
Israel has long been recognized as a global leader in cannabinoid and hemp research. The nation’s pioneering work in this field has laid the foundation for our current understanding of these plant compounds and their potential therapeutic applications. In this blog post, we will explore Israel’s significant role in advancing the study of cannabinoids and…
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Hemp Unveiled
Hemp has been around for thousands of years, with a rich history of cultivation and use in various cultures. Today, it is experiencing a resurgence in modern agriculture due to its potential to promote sustainable farming practices and contribute to a greener future. In this comprehensive blog post, we will explore the many facets of…
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Is Hemp And Marijuanas The Same Plant
Hemp and marijuana are both members of the cannabis plant family and share many similarities, leading to confusion about whether they are the same plant. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between hemp and marijuana, including their chemical composition, uses, and legal status. What is Hemp? Hemp is a variety of the…
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Is Hemp Oil The Same As CBD Oil?
With the increasing popularity of CBD products, there is often confusion about the difference between hemp oil and CBD oil. While both are derived from the hemp plant, they are not the same thing. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between hemp oil and CBD oil, including their composition, uses, and potential…
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CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating compound found in the cannabis plant. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a potential treatment for a variety of health conditions. CBD is often confused with THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis that produces a “high” sensation. However, unlike THC, CBD does not produce intoxicating effects…
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Composting for Soil Borne Disease Control
Soil and Root Health Fumigation phaseout is forcing farmers and researchers alike to revisit our knowledge and understanding of soil and root health. Methyl bromide (MeBr) and other fumigants have provided a growing environment in the soil that is essentially free of soilborne pathogens, weeds and nematodes. In addition, methyl bromide has greatly minimized risk…
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Tighter restrictions on chloropicrin
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — California farmers now must abide by the nation’s strictest rules for a widely used pesticide in a change designed to protect farmworkers and people who live and work near agricultural fields but is likely to raise prices on produce. The restrictions announced Wednesday target chloropicrin, a pesticide injected into the ground…
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Effect of compost on soil microbial activity
The following figure describes the effect of compost on microbial activity. Four composts were added to each field at 30T/A, except vermicompost at 5T/Ac, and measured two weeks after incorporation. Five field sites were evaluated, three on the central coast and two in the Sacramento valley. Hydrolysis of fluorescein diacetate were used to measure microbial…
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Verticillium Wilt and Compost Amendments
Verticillium Wilt and Compost Amendments Margaret Lloyd and Tom Gordon Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis Verticillium dahliae is the cause of Verticillium wilt, a disease that affects strawberries and many other plant species, including annual vegetables, fruit trees, nut trees and fiber crops, as well as weeds and native plants in California.…
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Effect of Compost on Strawberry Yield on an Organic Farm in Watsonville, CA
Here’s a summary of the cumulative yield reported as ‘g per plant’ from a commercial organic field in Watsonville, comparing the four types of compost. The treatment, “Control +N” is a nitrogen control in which N was added in the form of cottonseed meal, at an amount to match the highest amount of N contributed…