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US: Largest medical cannabis facility in Texas officially opens

Italian hemp sector keeps growing despite legal uncertainties

New Dutch cannabis grower ready to supply coffee shops

New compact dehumidifier operates on propane

"Growers can save up to 50 percent energy compared to traditional heating and venting"

US (NY): Cannabis growers scrambling to meet tracing deadline amid shakeup

Sector | Company news

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iAnthus continues Florida expansion

US: Hemp Hop expands with new dispensary in Houston

Aurora Cannabis expands Polish portfolio with Black Jelly

Portuguese grower regains license, resumes production

Medipharm Labs announces changes to Board of Directors

US (CA): NorCal Holistics expands delivery services in Sacramento

Cronos Group breaks into Dutch cannabis market with CanAdelaar acquisition

Sector | Market info

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US: What does the upcoming Virginia market have in store for its workers?

US: Law enforcement group alleges fraud, THC inflation in Mass. cannabis industry

Germany’s medical cannabis market is racing toward 600 tons of annual imports

US: How is US law enforcement planning to enforce hemp ban?

US (IL): Growers question who hemp ban is trying to protect

US (NY): Head of state cannabis regulator departs

US: Ohio Senate approves hemp regulations, changes in marijuana law

Sector | Cultivation

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"Innovation must enter the market faster"

Right phase EC adjustments pave the way for stronger yields

First U.S. hemp-biosolids trial tests breakthrough sustainable fertilizer

Denmark: Green Research grant to explore how plants fine-tune nitrogen fixation
Dutch universities and suppliers team up

"We aim for 25% energy savings and 35% reduction in energy costs without losing yield"

"More CO2 in the atmosphere is making food crops more calorific, less nutritious and potentially more toxic"

Why is airflow so important in plant growth chambers?

Sector | Marketing & promotion

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Google launches cannabis ads pilot in Canada

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Where data, accountability, and culture work together for cannabis quality

US (CT): Companies weigh the feasibility of diving into state market

US (CO): Business, owner banned from state cannabis industry

US (VT): Alburgh cannabis business finds budding success

Taking an honest look at the life of a cannabis dispensary employee

Northern Leaf grows exports as Jersey regulations and old glasshouses unlock new opportunities

Dutch grower in California shifts from floriculture into cannabis

Sector | Management information

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Peter Klapwijk, 2Harvest:

"The quality of your people matters even more than the quality of your seeds or substrates"

"Every controlled environment system, from a new crop variety to an AI-driven irrigation platform, has potential IP value"

Canadian growers defend seasonal worker program

"Compliance workload number one issue facing Autralian growers"

Why planning matters so much in cannabis cultivation

US: CSQ introduces new standards for retail, warehousing & distribution

CAN: Kahnawake CCB member resigns after losing "faith in the integrity of the system"

Sector | Regulations

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US (MA): CCC votes to approve licenses, allowing social use at public places

US (CA): Sonoma County Board of Supervisors passes new cannabis business regulations

South African Government announces amendments to cultivation regulations

US: Texas announces company's granted conditional license approval

US (VA): Joint Commission unveils changes to cannabis bill, setting stage for 2026 retail launch

US (NY): Bill to modernize state cannabis cultivation signed into law

US (MI): Court of Claims to hear challenge on impending tax increase

Sector | Product information

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Flohub announces Marketing Suite to aid dispensaries

Peat-reduced substrate solutions for tomorrow’s horticulture

App upgraded to help strengthen IPM programs

Dutchie launches new e-commerce and partner programs to aid growers

Making better cultivation decisions thanks to plant feedback

“Our system can manage equipment across 10,000+ m² using just a few wires”

Metrc announces new direct-to-consumer recall feature

Sector | Today on Social Media

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Kun Kar

Chaddwick McKeen

David Duncan

Jim Berry

Puro New Zealand

Sector | General export

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Greenhouse builder speaks about success abroad

"It is still cheaper for the customer to have it shipped from the Netherlands"

COFEPRIS authorization granted to allow Mexican company to import cannabinoid products in Mexico

Canadian company completes first CBD export to Switzerland

License renewed and export agreement to Europe for THC BioMed

New Zealand growers looking away from local market for export opportunities

Morocco makes first exports of medical cannabis to South Africa, Switzerland

Sector | Health

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Study warns of detrimental health effects for cannabis workers

US: Multidisciplinary panel finalizes six cannabis competencies for medical school students

Health Canada carried out almost 900 inspections so far in 2025

US (NV): Health alert issued over contaminated products

US (OK): Greenleaf working on retesting products after recall

Medical cannabis in Ukraine, law in place, access still limited

US (MA): Audit reveals over 7,000 products flagged for yeast, mold contamination

Sector | Climate

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full flexibility for jets and fans

Integrating LED lighting and vertical air movement into one control platform
a family story at Reimann Textiles

50 years of greenhouse energy screens

Getting the most out of the height of a greenhouse

Greenhouse owner fined for violation of Ontario Water Resources Act

First micro-plastic free shading product launched
Heat-mitigating tech reduces near-infrared radiation in greenhouses

"There's no better compliment from the industry than realizing we had it right"

Sector | Crop protection

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Are you feeding your predatory mites? If not, you are likely to be missing a trick

Simplifying IPM planning with a new Product Calculator

Using citronella oils to control insects
De Bruijn enthusiastic about cleaning results with Second Skin:

“As if we had brand-new gutters”
Due Diligence Horticulture (DDH) launches Quantum Clear

Using plasma to kill airborne pathogens

Hop latent viroid: A global threat to cannabis cultivation
tomato grower Lans embraces AI-driven smart pest monitoring

Using automation to safeguard 88 hectares of premium crops

Sector | Energy

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UK: Rising transmission costs put pressure on the greenhouse sector

“It’s essential that greenhouses are offered access to the same energy cost relief schemes"
90% reduction of net GHG emissions by 2040 remains binding

ETS2 postponeed untill 2028

US: Examining propane, greenhouses, and vertical farming

Using energy to estimate profitability of greenhouses

US (WA): Okanogan County examines energy needs of cannabis cultivation
Knowledge from horticulture applied in installing battery systems:

“Increasingly combining solar-PV and battery storage”

"Running on outdated screen technology is like trying to drive a modern F1 race with tires from 10 years ago"

Sector | Fertilizers

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Bionema's BiofilmTech® breakthrough

A next-generation biofertiliser that outperforms traditional single-strain biologicals

Using intelligence to make the most of water management
Brazil Potash CEO says local production could reduce geopolitical risk and price volatility

"50% of the world’s potash supply sits in countries that are sanctioned or at war"

Intrahorti team expands for future growth

BioWorks enters European market with biopesticides and biostimulants

New International Sales Manager for IntraHorti

Strong field performance for cannabis tested organic fertilizer

Sector | Greenhouse building

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NL: Creating a revolutionary cultivation facility that doesn't negatively impact its surroundings

Italian judge challenges national hemp flower ban, sends bill to constitutional review

Poly or glass, which greenhouse is the right choice?
Box4Grow's Greg Payne:

“We design modular grow rooms that can be up and running in under 12 weeks”
Ceres Greenhouse Solutions:

Free webinar to dive into greenhouse planning process

US (NY): New cannabis growing opportunities open in Brooklyn

US (MN): Residents raise concerns over proposed cannabis facility near Mentor

Sector | Novelties

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US: Live Resin trademark available for acquisition

Betty's Edibles introduces new limited-edition flavor for winter

Sector | Lighting

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Marc Salvany & Ad van der Vorst:

"We are full of plans"

Ledestar showcases new lines of LED chips and modules at MJBizCon 2025

New partnership aims to advance high energy horticulture lighting

Keeping Hop Latent Viroid in check with 405nm light

"We are driving a new era of cannabis breeding"

Why optics matter in agricultural lighting: Rethinking efficacy beyond PPE
Central and Western United States

Joey Viegas joins P.L. Light Systems

Sector | Packaging

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Shipping constraints are holding Minnesota’s rising cannabis stores back from real momentum

Free MRID-integrated label generator for cannabis operators launches

Cannabis labelling, cloud printing to be on display at MJBizCon

Village Farms introduces new one-way aroma valve

US (OH): New rules for cannabis packaging proposed

US (WI): Achieving compliance in the face of a shut down

CAN: New windowed packaging unveiled by Pure Sunfarms

Sector | Post-harvest

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New decontamination systems to hit market

We’ve enhanced our technology to deliver a significant boost in capacity"

405 nm light jar aims to keep cannabis fresh and mold-free

New partnership aims to give growers better access to post-harvest processing equipment
World Container Index - 09 Oct:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container

A tailored approach to cultivation and harvesting

Research shows cannabis leaves may be more than just waste

Post-harvest starts long before the first cut

Sector | Starting material

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The forgotten story behind autoflowering cannabis
CoirMedia opens new factory to serve international coco peat demand

"Giving growers confidence that their substrate partner is always ready"
Black Bear® Biochar: An engineered aggregate for growing media

“Slow pyrolysis at high temperature fixes more carbon into the solid phase instead of losing it as gas”

Understanding leaf temperature in cannabis cultivation

New Growcoon system gets good feedback from growers

Texture matters: Optimizing root zone performance with coco coir
Ziegler Erden opens new production site in Latvia

"Demand for high-quality substrates is strong worldwide"

Sector | Technique

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Bostjan Veronik, Waboost:

"Peroxide is not treating the root cause, only the symptoms"

Cannabis grower finds solution to E. coli problem in silos
Viscon transfers spacing fork product portfolio to Flier

"By concentrating our portfolio, we create room for innovation and growth"
PB Tec opens new location in McKinney, Texas:

"Putting down real boots in the US is very important to us"

New North American dealer announced for Gardin

Mienis Water reflects on 15 years of ultrafiltration: "Even viruses are filtered out of the water"
Bowery Farming – Locust Grove, GA | $70M+ Vertical Farm Liquidation

CEA facility liquidation featuring never-used automation, lighting, irrigation, and packaging systems

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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Photo report: MJBizCon 2025

Last day of MJBizCon 2025

MJBizCon opens in Las Vegas

Matrix Lighting brings mixed lighting strategy to MJBizCon 2025

Cannabis ERP innovations to be showcased at MJBizCon 2025

Collaborating on plant health at 2nd ASEAN Pest Database Workshop
Indoor Ag-Con 2026 program built around operational needs and crop-specific challenges:

"Growing demand for practical, operational content from people working directly in CEA facilities"

Sector | Innovations

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Researchers develop new platform to expand genetic diversity in cannabis

Researchers discover new cannabis compound with anti-inflammatory benefits

US (CA): New terpene profile unveiled by Abstrax

US: Inventor comes up with "wearable way" to trim plants

New IPM AI assistant launched for cannabis growers
Can wood support the future of vertical farming?

“Our solution systematically removes moisture before it reaches critical levels"

US: 5 point plant launched by InstantGMP for software success

Sector | Machinery

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Advancing cannabis automation at MJBizCon

US: Changing the game for automated infused-flower production

New Argus Axia control system announced

“Automation will drive efficiency, but it will also elevate the roles of greenhouse workers”

Slovenia: Six new nanobubble generators to arrive on the market

Automated greenhouse roof cleaning regardless of gutter size
WaterMed CEO, Gilbert Bell:

“We’re putting medical-grade water tech into the hands of growers”