Is an Edible CBD Coating the Answer To Extend Shelf Life of Strawberries? By American Chemical Society|May 22, 2023 Previous studies showed the non-hallucinogenic compound from cannabis limited growth of some bacteria and pathogenic fungi that cause rot.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Got Bugs in Your Hemp Crop? There’s a New ID Tool for That Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 30, 2021 University of Florida guide includes 20 of the most common hemp pests in the state.
Florida Ag Commissioner Cranks up Campaign for Cannabis Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2019 Nikki Fried appoints director to help drive Department initiatives and opportunities with industrial hemp and medical marijuana.
Nearly 1,000 Attend Organic Grower Summit Posted by David Eddy|December 17, 2018 Second annual conference in Monterey salutes longtime organic grower Thad Barsotti as Organic Grower of the Year.
2017 a Standout Year for Florida Agriculture – in More Ways Than One By Paul Rusnak|November 30, 2017 Several themes rose above the rest as defining for the Sunshine State’s specialty crop sector.
3 More Florida Growers Given Green Light to Cultivate Medicinal Cannabis Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 28, 2017 Once exclusive enterprise continues to expand for more seeking to engage alternative crop endeavor.
Florida Farm Set to Bring Organic Medical Cannabis to the Table Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 2, 2017 3 Boys Farm finally gets its medical marijuana treatment center license; gearing to offer unique product in a budding market.
Florida Farm Winning Case for Medicinal Cannabis License Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 25, 2017 Judge rules in favor of 3 Boys Farm in the quest to expand its crop/business portfolio.
3 Reasons Why 2017 Will be a Good Year for Florida Agriculture By Paul Rusnak|December 21, 2016 There are several trendlines to feel good about if you’re a grower in the Sunshine State.
A Look Inside Florida’s Newest Cannabis Cultivation Facility By Paul Rusnak|December 8, 2016 Given the official go-ahead to dispense alternative medicine, Knox Medical unveils its state-of-the-art lab.
Report: Florida Cannabis Business To Approach $2 Billion By 2020 Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 6, 2016 Lofty projections include a compound annual growth rate of 140%.
Therapeutic Cannabis Culture Taking Off In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2016 Another licensed nursery gets the go-ahead; makes deliveries to patients in need.
Florida’s Medicinal Cannabis Venture Officially Open For Business By Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2016 The state’s first dispensary of product comes online in Tallahassee, others waiting for the green light.
Cannabis Cultivation Quest Becoming Reality For Florida Nurseries By Paul Rusnak|May 31, 2016 Planning, preparations finally giving way to production and dispensing of ‘Charlotte’s Web.’
5 Florida Nurseries Selected To Pioneer State’s Medical Marijuana Enterprise Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 23, 2015 After extensive vetting process, the Sunshine State is ready to take the next step in cannabis culture.
Medical Marijuana Endeavor Anything But Pipe Dream For Florida Nurseries By Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2015 While applicants await fate for one of the five available licenses to weave ‘Charlotte’s Web,’ best-case-scenarios play out.
2 Dozen Florida Nurseries Vying For Coveted Cannabis Growing Licenses By Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 With only five spots available to produce the low-THC ‘Charlotte’s Web’ strain, tedious review process is in full swing.
Florida Still Playing Medical Marijuana Waiting Game By Paul Rusnak|June 9, 2015 Growers and potential patients hold their breath while next steps are taken to spin Charlotte’s Web.
Is Florida Farming Going To Pot? [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2014 Controversial state legislation involving legalization of medical marijuana is presenting eligible producers with a whole different kind of weed management.
Florida Agriculture Bracing For, Ready To Embrace Medical Marijuana’s Impact By Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2014 Q&A with FNGLA’s Ben Bolusky probes the possibilities growing pot for medicinal use has for the state’s nursery growers.
