What You Need to Know About Aspergillus
Our recent post about microbiology testing touched on the prevalence of aspergillus and its potential impact on growers in light of the new cannabis testing requirements in Oregon. Let’s get into some additional detail on this widespread organism, and point you toward some extra resources on the topic. What is aspergillus? Aspergillus refers to a group of hundreds of fungi species found in...Read More
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Adapting to Change: Microbiology Testing
Have you heard about the new microbiology tests for cannabis in Oregon? Of course you have! Everyone has, and everyone is talking about it, because the early results have been a surprise to say the least, so it’s become a core focus for labs and farms alike. The success and stability of the cannabis community depends on our collaboration through this new phase of testing. Let’s get into some...Read More
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Meet Bob Vingelen
Meet Bob Vingelen, a valued member of our business development, sales, and field team at Pree. He joined our ranks in October of 2018, shortly after we opened our doors for business. Bob has always been passionate about growing plants of all types. He graduated from OSU in 2004 with a bachelor of science degree in horticulture, and prior to joining Pree, he was the head gardener at Corvallis...Read More
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Analytical Variance: The Lab
It’s not unique to cannabis — analytical variance is the name of the game across labs of all kinds, from pharmaceuticals to animal feed. Since this is such an important aspect of lab testing, we’re diving deeper into the topic… First of all, what do we mean when we say analytical variance? Analytical variance is the variation in results when testing cannabis samples. It acknowledges the...Read More
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Meet Tara Taylor
Meet Tara Taylor, Pree regional manager serving our clients in the greater Portland area. Tara joined our team in 2021, and her diverse background has enabled her to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving cannabis industry. Her role allows her to connect directly with growers and ensure quality products are in the market. She says, “I love working at Pree because the relationships I have with...Read More
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What is PREE?
In case you haven’t already encountered us through the cannabis community, we’d like to introduce ourselves and share more about our company: Pree Laboratories. Like many in this space, our brand took inspiration from Bob Marley. In Jamaica, the word “pree” means to take a long, deliberate look at something, or to listen carefully. That’s our job as a lab — to look and listen with focus and...Read More
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