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CGC gets ready for day 2

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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CAN: All B.C. government liquor, cannabis stores close as strike gains momentum

Canopy Growth announces DOJA as dedicated Canadian medical facility

Australian study finds a way to predict cannabinoid levels weeks before harvest

Germany moves against cannabis imports by banning online sales

Sector | Company news

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FundCanna unveils new Trusted Partner Network to aid cannabis supply chain

Pindstrup acquires Compaqpeat

Cannabist Company co-founder resigns from Board

New board member for cannabis R&D company

US: Innovative Industrial Properties announces new $100 Million revolving credit facility

CAN: Verano shareholders meeting potentially effected by postal strike

US (NJ): Grand Opening announced for new dispensary

Sector | Market info

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US (MO): Lawyer for cannabis trade group behind contracts tied to revoked licenses

US (NY): State finds town cannabis laws to be illegal and overreaching

Germany publishes data on new cannabis reforms

CAN: Strike continues to escalate as more cannabis workers join

US (VA): Lawmakers take steps to legalize adult-use sales

US (NE): State commission selects two cultivators week after deadline

US (MI): Industry group sues over tax hike

Sector | Cultivation

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Finding the optimal light intensity for hemp flower growth

How cultivation environment influences cannabis agronomic traits

The hidden costs of a packed greenhouse
Beefutures launches world’s first light therapy product for bees

'Bringing bees ‘back to life’ with red light
University of Maine

Research highlights how PFAS uptake differs among crops
Growficient update

Drain measurements provided alongside irrigation data

Cannabis Research Coalition pushes airflow, VPD, and post-harvest science forward

Sector | Marketing & promotion

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Google launches cannabis ads pilot in Canada

"Building trust is what it's about in the current industry"

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Australian man sentenced over medical cannabis company insider trading case

Thailand: Moving out of a murky regulatory landscape and into the light

US (OH): Verano cultivation facility in Canton begins producing pre-rolled joints

US (MN): A sustainable cannabis vision for Prairie Island Indian community

US (AZ): Dispensary champions water education to aid cannabis resources

US (MO): A dream job in a once clandestine industry

Precision growing and adaptability in Michigan’s cannabis market

Sector | Management information

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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"

US (MA): Legislature moves to restructure Cannabis Control Commission

US (OK): New head of OMMA announced as state regulations change

Sector | Regulations

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Thailand debates cannabis law reforms

Spain legalizes medical cannabis under strict regulations

US: California Governor signs bill to integrate hemp and cannabis markets

US (CA): New hemp regulations signed into law by Governor

US (OR): Officials ask federal court to block voter approved labor laws

US: Government shutdown stalls cannabis progress

US (CA): Cathedral City to implement stricter cannabis business regulations in response to odor complaints

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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Alain Weizman

Andrew Tahir

TSRgrow

ECS Botanics Holdings

Sector | Personal news

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Australian Senate hopeful calls for major cannabis, hemp reforms

Sector | General export

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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

Rabobank: Positive sentiment for greenhouse investments

Sector | Health

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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

US (OK): Concerns raised over contaminated MMJ

US (FL): Early results announced for state hemp testing

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"

Ice machine for climate project at the North Pole comes from the greenhouse sector

Sector | Crop protection

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Ceragen launching new disease testing platform at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference:

When 97% abundance is the problem, and not merely a positive test

Breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite
AirROS by Sage Industrial:

“Our systems run continuously to reduce and control airborne and surface pathogens”

Deploying a propagator’s IPM program

The keys to keeping greenhouses spaces hygenic

Winning the fight against mildew

Diagnosing root diseases in greenhouses: a comprehensive guide for growers

Sector | Energy

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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"

Why energy efficiency pays off for cannabis growers

Negative power prices set to increase as solar output rises to record high

Using 50% less energy for disinfection

Sector | Fertilizers

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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

Prices of many fertilisers increased

A fungus to help plants absorb nutrients

Sector | Greenhouse building

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NL: A sales catch-up expected for greenhouses

Greenhouse construction affected by US and China import tariffs

Started local, grown global: 55 years of BOAL Systems
for immediate sale or lease

62-Acre high-tech greenhouse opportunity in Tehachapi, CA
ACOM Lab’s role in advancing controlled-environment research

“What unites these projects is the engineering challenge behind them”

US (NV): True Harmony launches cultivation facility

New system for façade screen installation introduced

Sector | Lighting

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Keith Thomas, Commercial Leader at Food Autonomy

“The integration of lighting and airflow allows for a more consistent microclimate”

New Moonwalker Guardian900W LED grow light introduced

JumpLights launches Catalyst Pro under canopy light

Lightshine Cleaning Services: more and more services for horticultural lighting

How to avoid pitfalls and mistakes when switching from HPS to LED

NAILD raises concerns over DLC's role in lighting industry, DLC responds

Steering cannabis morphology with light: photomorphogenesis and the blue-red ratio

Sector | Packaging

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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

US (OK): New rules for MMJ packaging announced

US (FL): Metrc launches new sustainability efforts

US (NY): Silly Nice announces new packaging partnership

New 405nm light technology aims to combat mold in cannabis storage, extend shelf life

Sector | Post-harvest

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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
NL:

Crux Agribotics acquired by VDL Groep
David Sandelman, co-founder of Cannatrol:

“We don't dry cannabis. We sous-vide it”

US (MA): Growers face challenges with product testing restrictions

Making your cannabis drying as consistent as possible

Sector | Starting material

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Powering precision and compliance in South Africa’s medical cannabis market

Comparing heat-treated and untreated vermicompost as a peat substitute
Botanicoir celebrates 20 year anniversary:

"Bridge between raw material supply and the needs of professional growers"

Banana biomass as a sustainable substrate

Getting the most out of stone wool based cultivation
global shortages expected

"The price of substrates will only continue to increase in the coming months"

“Our raw materials pricing tripled in the last year”

Sector | Technique

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Scrubtober

Wadsworth expands Juniper greenhouse control with new options

HVAC loads and the role of dehumidification

Metazet brings FormFlex FormBase to North America
Bas van der Elst, Hendic:

"Steel in silos makes windresistence"

Remarkable increase in patented technologies in greenhouses and growth media

Extending the lifespan of gutters and irrigation pipes with water disinfection

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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Exploring Niagara's greenhouse sector ahead of the CGC
The 6th Vertical Farming World Congress is underway in Amsterdam

“We have to work together now”

Thailand to host Agential Cannabis 2026 expo

US: Registration open for Fourth Annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit

US (WI): Cannabis history lecture to kick off University program
Richard Hall reflects on the industry ahead of Vertical Farming World Congress 2025

“Lessons have been learned. Painfully.”

US (CA): Latinas in Cannabis to host third annual Summit this weekend

Sector | Innovations

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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

CAN: New QR code system hopes to enhance transparency

Sector | Machinery

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“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”

From answering grower questions to personalized dashboards with new AI assistant

New double rail suspended mobile irrigation officially hits the market

"Growing demand for equipment and technology optimized for the medical cannabis industry"