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October 22, 2020

Top 4 Natural Ways to Solve YourPlant Pest Problem

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that cause the biggest problems. Whether you have a backyard garden, some marijuana plants on a window sill, or a 100 acre hemp farm, insects, bugs, and pests can be a constant source of mental, and even financial, stress. It is only natural to want to keep these critters and other diseases off your precious…

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October 17, 2020

A Guide to the State Politics of Hemp

Even so far into the year, many professionals agree that the view of the hemp and CBD industry for 2020 is still unclear. One of the primary reasons can be attributed to state agriculture departments, registered growers, and shifting state politics surrounding hemp as a crop and consumer item. Everything from the definition of hemp flower, the process of growers…

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August 3, 2020

CBD Lab Results Decoded: How to Read a CBD Lab Report

When you decide to purchase a CBD product the number of choices is staggering! It’s especially easy to see this explosion of options in the online marketplaces for CBD offerings. This is great, as it gives consumers plenty of options and variety to pick from, but it can also be a bit overwhelming and intimidating to try and make an…

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July 29, 2020

Grow Guide: Integrated Pest Management

One of the most widespread myths regarding hemp is that it is pest and disease resistant. Yes, hemp is quite hardy compared to other agronomics but that doesn’t mean its immune to pests. In fact, some of the pests that affect things like corn or tobacco also affect hemp. Because the hemp industry is still in its infancy, whether you’re…

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July 28, 2020

Starting A Hemp Brand. Should You White vs Private Label? Learn the Difference

Starting Your Hemp Brand Business Likely right now you’ve got more time on your hands, counting COVID blessings 🙌🏾. I know we’ve been saying this a lot of late, but these are still unprecedented times. The Blue Forest Farms family has always been made up of farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors who are resilient and no stranger to challenges. We…

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July 20, 2020

Growers Guide: Diseases and Pests to Look For When Growing Hemp

Hemp Farm Pest and Disease Management Since the passage of the farm bill, there has been a hemp boom In the United States, with farmers from all over the country purchasing wholesale hemp seeds, and cashing in on the crop to make CBD bulk isolate, CBD hemp oil and more. As the plant started to grow more widely across the…

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July 17, 2020

Hemp Growing and Farming To-Do List: Month 2

Hemp Farmer To Do List: Month 2 This month’s list may be shorter than last month’s, but is by no means easier. You may think the hard work is all done once you’ve gone through the work of: prepping your organic hemp farm planning your field getting a hemp irrigation set up establishing a pest and weed management plan purchasing seeds germinating plus all…

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July 15, 2020

Organic Hemp Farm Irrigation Methods

Maintaining Your Organic Hemp Farm There are tons of articles and guides being published on how to properly start and maintain a hemp farm. We’ve published a few ourselves at Blue Forest Farms! The market for these kinds of things is big, with a ton of brand new farmers eager to find a foothold in this booming industry. Yet there…

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July 13, 2020

How Much Can You Make Per Acre of Hemp?

Some of the most common questions on people’s minds when they look at the explosive growth of the hemp industry are: How profitable is hemp? Can hemp make me rich? How much can I make per acre of hemp? In some respects, this is simple to figure out. Estimate the profit per acre by considering how many acres you have…

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July 8, 2020

Hemp CBD Seeds: Harvest Checklist

Farmers of industrial hemp might be understandably eager to reap the rewards of their hard work during the growing season, but going straight to harvest is definitely ill-advised and could result in legal issues. Preharvest is one of the key steps in proving that your product is compliant. During the preharvest stage, there are a few crucial steps a farmer…

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July 7, 2020

Healthy High Grade Hemp Grow Starts With Germination

Picture this: Your Blue Forest Farms seeds have just arrived in the mail. You eagerly rip open the package. It’s beautiful seeds galore! Immediately, images of hemp fields start to dance in your head. The scent of various terpenes waft into your nose. But wait…you’re getting ahead of yourself. There are a few steps you need to take before you…

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July 3, 2020

Farming Marketing 101

When you think “farmer,” the image in your mind might be from childhood books and songs, “Old McDonald had a Farm,” – a person working in the field with a big straw hat and driving a tractor. That might still be true for some, but our Blue Forest Farms farmer partners don’t fit a single mold. And today a successful…

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June 24, 2020

Hemp Growing and Farming To-Do List: Month 1

Secure Your Hemp Genetics if You Haven’t Already…It’s Not Too Late! Blue Forest Farms utilizes advanced analysis and breeding technology to create high CBD strains that are optimized for a variety of growing climates. Our feminized hemp seeds exhibit high germination rates and produce high levels of CBD, while remaining complaint. Additionally, they display unprecedented uniformity in the field as…

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June 24, 2020

Clone Problems: Understanding Hemp Clones and Avoiding the Pitfalls

More and more people across the country are getting excited about growing hemp. In response, retailers have begun offering all sorts of options to entice curious hobbyists and new farmers – things like auto flowering seeds and feminized clones. Like most things in life, these options aren’t always perfect, especially since this industry is only beginning. Hemp clone technology is…

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June 19, 2020

Planting Hemp: Field and Prep Process

Any successful farmer will tell you that doing your homework is essential for starting off on the right foot; planning happens before planting! If you’re one of the tons of new farmers interested in breaking into the hemp industry, it’s crucial to understand as much as you can of this rapidly growing industry before you jump in. Of course, after…

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June 19, 2020

Grow Guide Greenhouse Best Practices : The BFF Greenhouse Grow Guide

When most people imagine growing crops, hemp or otherwise, the image that most often comes to mind is of a big, wide, open field divided into neat rows of crops. For many drawn to growing hemp, that idyllic image is likely to deter them from pursuing that dream due to the heavy investments required to begin an operation at that…

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June 19, 2020

Genetics 101: Heredity & DNA of Hemp and Humans

It’s all about genetics! Whether it be why your eyes are blue or why a hemp variety produces high levels of CBD, it all comes down to genetics. With genetic sequencing technology, scientists have been able to predict how plants are going to look and behave before they’ve even been planted. This information is crucial to your decision on which hemp varieties…

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June 19, 2020

Celebrating Juneteenth? Thank Texas

It’s Juneteenth and here at Blue Forest Farms, we are contemplating our history. While we celebrate in support of our Black company leadership, our Black partner farmers, and our friends and family, we also hold in mind our country’s complicated, painful, and ongoing history of racism and oppression. Now, more than ever, as we stand poised for change, we remember…