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September 6, 2024
Unveiling the Fungi Frontier: Why Mold Testing is the Secret Ingredient for Safe Cannabis
In our fourth and final Fungi Frontier blog series, we’re taking a closer look at the regulatory and health landscape of our closest cannabis-producing neighbor: Canada. Why Canada? To put it simply, Canada, as an agricultural market, is, well … huge. Canada is one of the world’s largest exporters of food, and in 2023, it […]
August 23, 2024
Unveiling the Fungi Frontier: Something in the Water
In our relentless effort to help our valued partners understand and manage the mold producing effects associated with indoor agriculture, today’s third post of our Fungi Frontier series will take a deeper dive into the role that water plays in supporting a healthy growing facility. Most cultivators know flower products can spoil during the drying […]
August 9, 2024
Unveiling the Fungi Frontier: How Aspergillosis and Mycotoxicosis Try to Throw Shade on Cannabis Cultivation
As promised, I’m back with the second part of our series “Unveiling the Fungi Frontier,” to share more information about TY&M limits, the dangers they expose, and how they help the industry prioritize the health and safety of their products and the consumers who use them. The Big Mold Problem We all know that regulations […]
July 26, 2024
Unveiling the Fungi Frontier: The History Behind Total Yeast and Mold Testing in Cannabis
Whether or not you realize it, Total Yeast and Mold (TY&M) testing has been the gold standard for consumable products long before it was adopted into modern, indoor agriculture and cannabis cultivation as a safety measure. It has served as a critical indicator for decades in the way we keep our food safe – including […]
July 12, 2024
How Your Pruning Practices Can Lead to Trends in Air Quality
Did you know that pruning practices can contribute to fungal cross-contamination issues? We all know that clean tools are a great way to prevent contamination, but unfortunately it’s not a silver bullet solution. From air-borne spores, to fungi pressure, to facility health, there’s a lot to dig into on today’s topic, so let’s dive right […]
June 28, 2024
The Budding Problem Behind Total Yeast & Mold Testing
I have heard many stories about random failures for TY&M (Total Yeast & Mold) testing. The most common reaction I hear is frustration: “We are doing everything we can!” Failing TY&M tests leaves lead cultivators scratching their heads, chalking it up to bad luck, or blaming the Lab for bad results. Others take action by […]
June 7, 2024
Lack of Unified Standards and Measures Presents Challenges and Opportunities
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so too should the regulations aimed at ensuring product safety and quality. Mold contamination, particularly from species like Aspergillus, remains a paramount concern for cultivators and regulators alike. While some states mandate PCR testing for Aspergillus, others may impose Total Yeast and Mold (TYM) testing requirements, which are […]
September 14, 2023
Greetings from Mold Paradise
Hi there! Dr. B here – you just caught me preparing for a trip. Picture this: warm temperatures, tropical climates, your favorite drink in hand. Sounds like paradise, right? Well it is, but the catch is that the trip is not for us – it’s for the mold propagating in your indoor growing facilities. That’s […]