Episode 171: Heavy Metals & Living Soil: How to Pass Compliance Testing with Greg Larson
In this episode of the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, host Tad Hussey catches up with commercial cannabis consultant Greg Larson...
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Episode 170: Unlocking Soil Potential: Dr. Colin Bell on Microbial Consortia, Rhizosphere Ecology, and Mammoth P
In this episode, I sit down with soil microbiologist Colin Bell, Ph.D. (Founder and Developer of Mammoth P) to discuss his return to the bra...
Episode 169: Uncovering THC Potency Variability with Cannabis ChemLab
In this episode, I sit down with Jared Nieuwenhuis, Founder and CEO of Cannabis ChemLab, an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory serving medi...
Episode 168: Is It Really "Bad Weed"? The Science and Data of CHS with Dr. Codi Peterson
What happens when the very plant celebrated for curing nausea becomes the exact thing causing severe, uncontrollable vomiting? In this episo...
Episode 167: Genetic Degradation in Propagation: Why Clones Lose Vigor Over Time
In this episode of the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, host Tad Hussey sits down with Dr. Grey Monroe and PhD candidate Matthew Da...
Episode 166: Debunking Cannabis Cultivation Myths with Dr. Deron Caplan
What happens when you apply rigorous academic science to legacy cannabis cultivation? In this episode, Tad Hussey catches up with Dr. Deron...
Episode 165: Boosting Yields 50% with a 13-Hour Photoperiod? Debunking Cannabis Science with Dr. Youbin Zheng
Can a simple 1-hour change to your lighting schedule increase your flower yields by 50% and your THC by 9%? On this week’s episode of the Ca...
Episode 164: Mycotoxins & Microclimates: The Science of Cannabis Pathology with Dr. Nicole Gauthier
In this technical deep-dive, Tad Hussey of KIS Organics speaks with Dr. Nicole Gauthier, a prominent plant pathologist at the University of...
Episode 163: Concrete Botany: Reconnecting with the Living World in the Age of Disturbance with Joey Santore
Key Takeaways & Discussion Highlights The Railroad Roots: Joey’s transition from a Union Pacific engineer to a "vigilante botanist." He disc...
Episode 162: Dips, Sprays, & Phytotoxicity: Mastering Oils in Cannabis Cultivation with Julie Graesch
Why can't you just use canola oil from your kitchen to kill spider mites? If you’ve ever wondered about the true science behind oil-based pe...
Episode 161: The Secret Lives of Pathogens with Dr. Zamir Punja
Key Takeaways for Cultivators The Week 3 Strategy: Preventive sprays for Botrytis must occur when the flowers are still small and "open." On...
Foundations Series #5: Reading the Soil: Agronomy, Soil Testing & Crop Health with Lee Briese
Key Topics & Notes • Why experienced crop consultants rely heavily on chemical soil analysis for making management decisions • The limitatio...
Foundations Series #4: What's Your Garden Missing? Cracking the Code of Applied Horticulture with Don Marshall
Key Takeaways: Botany vs. Hacks: Moving past "quick fixes" to understand the biological lens of plant science. The Limiting Factor: Learning...
Foundations Series #3: The Soil Food Web: Science, Dogma, and Controlled Ecosystems with Tad Hussey
The Underground Economy: Carbon as Currency Biological Gold: Why photosynthesis isn't just about plant growth—it’s about minting the "carbon...
Foundations Series #2: Lean Farming & Efficient Cultivation Systems with Ben Hartman (Originally Episode 20)
This episode is part of the Foundations of Soil & Plant Science series — a selection of conversations that continue to influence how I appro...
Foundations Series #1: Silicon in Plant Health & Stress Resistance with Dr. Wendy Zellner (Originally Episode 98)
My guest for this episode is Dr. Wendy Zellner. Dr. Zellner received her doctorate from the University of Toledo in 2012, where she trained...
Episode 155: Entomopathogenic Fungi Explained: Blastospores, Beauveria, and Smarter IPM with Julie Graesch
Guest: Julie Graesch Biological Scientist | IPM Specialist Currently with BioWorks Formerly: BASF , Becker Underwood , Iowa State University...
Episode 154: Is Seed Based Cultivation the Future of Cannabis? - with Dr. Matthew Indest
n this conversation with plant scientist and commercial cultivation strategist Dr. Matthew Indest , we explore the emerging frontier of seed...
Episode 153: Rethinking the Basics: pH, Water, Light & Nutrients with Bryant Mason
This wide-ranging conversation with Bryant Mason covers a series of essential—but frequently misunderstood—topics in organic cultivation. We...
Episode 152: Light, Spectrum, and Plant Signals — A Practical Guide with Dr. David Hawley part 2
In this conversation, Tad and Dr. David Hawley (Chief Science Officer at Fluence) unpack what really matters when dialing in your lighting s...