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Want to talk about weed? Of course you do, this is the cannabis advocate podcast. Right? But that’s not exactly the topic for today. We meet Dr. Karla Gage an Assistant Professor of Weed Science and Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). I met Karla at the SIU Hemp and Cannabis Symposium. Karla does weed management research, planning and control in agricultural, grassland, forest, and aquatic ecosystems. In this episode we talk about the work she’s is doing in the cannabis and hemp space and how her research can help farmers and the implications on the cannabis industry. This is one episode of a three part series. In the next episode we’ll go onsite and visit one of her hemp research plots and get a tour by one of her grad students. In the third episode we’ll meet one of genetics researchers and what they are doing to create strains that express minor cannabinoids. Stay tuned!
Hemp Research in Weed Science
Karla’s research focuses on statewide efforts in Illinois, as well as broad efforts across the Midwest for hemp farming. The research includes new cultivars, optimized for Illinois or for use in unique row crop production systems where fiber, seed, and cannabinoids can be harvested from the same crop. She specifically in interested in weed management to optimize production.
SIU Hemp and Cannabis Symposium
This 3rd symposium was held in person at the SIU Carbondale, Student Center. Attendees watched presentations on the possibilities of growing and marketing hemp/Cannabis products. The development of a business model for taking fiber hemp from the farm to the processing facility will be discussed by a leading innovator. Participants heard about new developments in the use of hemp materials in building and construction. Exhibitors and vendors displayed modern production technologies in cannabis, in addition to consumer products. Participants also heard about new developments in the use of hemp materials in building and construction.
How to Find Dr. Karla Gage
Website: https://coas.siu.edu/people/faculty/plant-soil-agsystems/
SIU Hemp and Cannabis Symposium https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/southern-illinois-hemp-symposium.php
Cannabis Advocate Podcast
The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry. This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success.
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