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Episode 149: Lighting Cannabis Right: 2025 Science & Strategy with MIGRO

This week on the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, we're diving deep into lighting and photobiology with Shane Torpey, founder of MIGRO. With a background in engineering and construction, Shane turned his passion for growing into a global grow lighting company known for trusted reviews and educational content. We break down what’s working—and what’s not—in cannabis lighting for 2025, including: Far-red and intra-canopy lighting LED vs. HPS and how to transition Maximizing PPFD without added CO₂ Dimming schedules at sunrise/sunset The impact of lenses on LED light penetration What really matters when choosing a grow light Emerging technologies shaping the...

Episode 62: Do Not Buy Ladybugs For Your Garden with Dr. JP Michaud

Ladybugs are amazing insects and wonderful aphid predators. However, there are a ton of reasons why you should never buy them and why they shouldn't even be legal to sell. I was fortunate to get an expert who has been studying ladybugs and their ecology for decades. Dr. J.P. Michaud is an insect ecologist specializing in biological control and other aspects of crop protection entomology. He has a background in evolutionary ecology and many of his research endeavors are guided by the implications of evolutionary theory. His interests include cultural and conservation approaches to biological control of aphids in field...

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