November December 2024 - 26

PRODUCTION
Now, information is emerging about the dangers of
pesticides in cannabis. Former University of Southern
California chemistry professor, Jeffery Raber, co-authored
a peer-reviewed study in The Journal of Toxicology about
the dangers of smoking marijuana with pesticides on it,
and stated: " It's really like injecting that pesticide right into
your bloodstream. It could cause damage to your kidneys,
to your liver or other organs. "
Identifying how to grow 100% spray-free cannabis led
to an innovative solution with the California aphid-eating
ladybug. This solution is credited in large part to Johnny
Brand, who holds a degree in agricultural science from
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
The first step was to test different cannabis strains in
combination with varying insect ratios to combat plantdestroying
aphids. Strain genetics were carefully selected
to ensure strength, viability and consistency in growth.
The goal was not the total elimination of pests but the
establishment of a natural balance that allows the
aphids to survive, not at a level that would drastically
limit production.
Now, the native California ladybugs voluntarily come
to Autumn Brands Farm to lay eggs, which then turn into
larvae and eat the aphids. The ladybugs that appear do
not have the typical spots, showing that they are native to
26 2025 GUIDE TO CANNABIS PRODUCTION
Autumn Brands' founders, Johnny Brand (left), Hanna Brand, Hans Brand
and Autumn Shelton (right).
California, confirmed by entomologists from the University
of California, Santa Barbara.
Initially, there was a high rate of crop loss while learning
the balance between beneficial insects and eliminating
the use of pesticides. Because of the lack of pesticides,
occasional bugs may appear during the growth phase.
However, Autumn Brands diligently monitors the crop,
nurturing and hand-trimming the plant, and ensuring only
quality bug-free selections reach the consumer.
Autumn Brands uses its no-spray, pesticide-free
cultivation over roughly 247,000 square feet of sungrown
cannabis, along with 23,000 square feet of
processing space. This creates a modern, sustainable,
clean cannabis operation. v
Pam Balducci is a public relations and marketing
communications professional. To learn more about
Autumn Brands, please visit autumnbrands.com.

http://www.autumnbrands.com

November December 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of November December 2024

Table of Contents
Editor's Report | Rethinking business practices
Business Management | Insights of a changing market
Structures | How are you maximizing production space?
Variety Information | Perennials accelerate
Cannabis Guide | Production: The journey of spray-free cannabis plants
Cannabis Guide | Lighting: Increased light intensity for cannabis
Cannabis Guide | Research: What's new in greenhouse cannabis
Great Lakes EXPO | Pest control innovations at the Great Lakes EXPO
Great Lakes Expo | Schedule at a glance
Forty Under 40 Perspectives | Overlap between the practical and the economic
AmericanHort | HRI Leadership Academy: Impacting professional and personal lives
Product Marketplace
Classifieds/Ad Index
November December 2024 - 1
November December 2024 - 2
November December 2024 - Table of Contents
November December 2024 - Editor's Report | Rethinking business practices
November December 2024 - 5
November December 2024 - Business Management | Insights of a changing market
November December 2024 - 7
November December 2024 - 8
November December 2024 - 9
November December 2024 - 10
November December 2024 - 11
November December 2024 - Structures | How are you maximizing production space?
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November December 2024 - 16
November December 2024 - 17
November December 2024 - Variety Information | Perennials accelerate
November December 2024 - 19
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November December 2024 - 21
November December 2024 - 22
November December 2024 - 23
November December 2024 - Cannabis Guide | Production: The journey of spray-free cannabis plants
November December 2024 - 25
November December 2024 - 26
November December 2024 - Cannabis Guide | Lighting: Increased light intensity for cannabis
November December 2024 - Cannabis Guide | Research: What's new in greenhouse cannabis
November December 2024 - 29
November December 2024 - 30
November December 2024 - 31
November December 2024 - Great Lakes EXPO | Pest control innovations at the Great Lakes EXPO
November December 2024 - 33
November December 2024 - Great Lakes Expo | Schedule at a glance
November December 2024 - 35
November December 2024 - 36
November December 2024 - 37
November December 2024 - Forty Under 40 Perspectives | Overlap between the practical and the economic
November December 2024 - 39
November December 2024 - AmericanHort | HRI Leadership Academy: Impacting professional and personal lives
November December 2024 - 41
November December 2024 - Product Marketplace
November December 2024 - 43
November December 2024 - 44
November December 2024 - 45
November December 2024 - Classifieds/Ad Index
November December 2024 - 47
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