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Top 5 -yesterday
- US (NM): Federally-authorized cannabis grower's 22-acre greenhouse in progress
- “Navigating the Canadian cannabis market can be challenging, but also profitable”
- US: New York's first legal cannabis crop sprouts under the sun
- “We are finding high quality biomass for less cost than we can grow in our facility"
- "First company in Canada to legally produce THC-O"
Top 5 -last week
Top 5 -last month
- Portugal: “High quality cannabis can only be grown indoors”
- Why is bad management so widespread in the cannabis industry?
- "GMP mandatory compliance aligns NJ and NY industries with Germany"
- “Cannabis and lettuce cultivation have more similarities than you might think”
- US (CA): "Growers can now switch to LEDs for zero cost"
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Wade Attwood, Green Mountain:
“Navigating the Canadian cannabis market can be challenging, but also profitable”
We have all heard the stories of the challenges in the Canadian cannabis market. So how do you start a successful company in today’s competitive market? Green Mountain took on the challenge in 2018. According to Wade Attwood, President, and CEO of Green Mountain, there were many challenges involved when…
US (NM): Federally-authorized cannabis grower's 22-acre greenhouse in progress
Bright Green Corporation, one of the very few companies selected by the U.S. government to grow, manufacture, and sell, legally under federal and state laws, cannabis and cannabis-related products for research, pharmaceutical applications, and affiliated export, today provided an update on the progress…
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New 40,000 ft cannabis tissue culture and indoor nursery facility openedUS (CA): Meeting the growing demand for pathogen-free cannabis nursery stock
Green Stripes Services announced the opening of a new 40,000 ft² cannabis tissue culture and indoor nursery facility in Sacramento, CA to meet growing demand for pathogen-free cannabis nursery stock for the California cannabis industry. The new facility was built by GCI - Green Capital Investments. The…
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New Leaf sells cultivation assets“We are finding high quality biomass for less cost than we can grow in our facility"
New Leaf Ventures Inc. advises that an assessment of the region’s oversaturated cannabis production conditions has led to the strategic divestiture of equipment, downsizing of related personnel, and an infusion of capital through the sale of cultivation related assets. The company and the license holder…
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Companies receive exclusive approval to participateKorea: $40 million hemp project to assist in development of emerging industry
Pervasip Corp. and Dr. Kyeung-Il Park, the Head of Department of Horticulture & Life Science in Yeungnam University, in partnership with KRTL International Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of KRTL Holding Group Inc., have received approval to be acting as the exclusive expert groups providing services…
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US: New York's first legal cannabis crop sprouts under the sun
New York's adult-use cannabis market is beginning to sprout, literally, with thin-leafed plants stretching toward the sun in farms around the state. In a novel move, New York gave 203 hemp growers first shot at cultivating cannabis destined for legal sales, which could start by the end of the year. Big…
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Crop management and abiotic factors that affect phytocannabinoid production
Environmental factors and crop management practices aredirectly related to the yield of phytocannabinoid compounds. Knowing how these factors influence the production of phytocannabinoids is essential to promote greater metabolite yield and stability. In this review, the researchers aim to examine current…
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"Recession to wipe out European cannabis firms trying to make a quick buck"
Cannabis startups in Europe are facing a harder time raising capital amid recession fears and sinking stock markets, but that could ultimately help the industry. “This period will be really good for clearing out those who were just trying to make a quick buck,” said Alastair Moore, the founder of Hanway Associates,…
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Treez Botanical
Hop Latent Viroid and mold didn't stop Treez BotanicalPushing through the hurdles to create your craft
It doesn't matter how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up again. Benjamin Padovani, founder of micro-cultivator Treez Botanical, has held onto that principle throughout his journey in the cannabis industry. Now, he can enjoy the sight of his bountiful plants, which happily sit on a…
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US: Dozens of cultivators ready for Vermont's retail cannabis market
Legal adult-use cannabis purchases in Vermont are just three months away, and the state is busy handing out cannabis cultivation licenses to the people who will supply that product. Dozens of indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation licenses have now been issued, with more applicants being approved every…
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Flowering Flora Consulting
How to control cannabis aphids
Cannabis aphids (Phorodon cannabis) are quickly becoming one of the most prevalent pests on cannabis crops. Fortunately, their physical and behavioral characteristics allow them to be easily identified and distinguished from other aphid species. The cannabis aphids’ most defining feature is their antenna tubercules which appear…
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US: Launch of Site Pollution Liability program for cannabis risks
Jencap Group LLC has launched an exclusive, niche program offering monoline Site Pollution Liability (SPL) for cannabis risks. The program is specifically designed for cannabis growers, processors, laboratories, warehouses, and retailers. It is a non-admitted, A+XII rated program available in all U.S.…
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Genetia BioSciences receives Swiss delegation on stimulation Czech-Swiss cooperation
His Excellency Mr. Philippe Geux, the Ambassador of Switzerland to the Czech Republic, toured the Plant Tissue Culture facility of Genetia BioSciences on Monday, June 13. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mrs. Soňa Kritzlerová of the Swiss Embassy, Ing. Petr Kalaš, former Czech Minister of the…
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Plans submitted for £100m Isle of Man medical cannabis cultivation center
Plans for a multi-million-pound medicinal cannabis and science innovation center on the Isle of Man have been formally submitted. Peel NRE first unveiled the proposals for the indoor cultivation complex in Braddan in February. Under the scheme, cannabis and products derived from it would be exported.…
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Kasey Holland, DesignLights ConsortiumSetting energy efficiency and performance standards for LED lighting
Running a cannabis grow facility requires expertise across a range of disciplines, from business management and knowledge of horticultural techniques to facility operations. To the latter point, choosing the right lighting can be especially tricky. "While light emitting diode (LED) technology is a…
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Cannabis post-harvest: Grower's guide to avoiding mold
One of the biggest issues in cannabis cultivation is mold. Even a minor presence of mold can disqualify medical cannabis from distribution and cause recalls in adult-use buds. While regulations differ from place to place, mold poses a regulatory problem everywhere cannabis is grown legally. Mold can…
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N2 Packaging
N2 Packaging Systems joins Sustainable Cannabis Coalition
N2 Packaging Systems has joined the Sustainable Cannabis Coalition (SCC). Joining the SCC serves as the latest development for N2 as it continues to fulfill its mission as a leader in sustainable packaging for the cannabis industry with a goal of becoming a plastic-free packaging supplier by year-end…
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"Growers can save up to 45% in energy compared with previous models"
The new Multifan Greenhouse Fan is Vostermans latest one. “It’s one of the most energy-efficient greenhouse fans on the market, ‘ according to Twan Venner of Vostermans. “The fan has a new design, improved motor, and improved motor-impeller combination. This means you can save up to 45% in energy…
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US (OR): Chalice Brands appoints Richard Lindsay as Interim CFO
Chalice Brands has appointed Richard Lindsay to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, while the company conducts a search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer. The appointment follows the resignation of Andrew Marchington who will leave the company for personal reasons…
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US: California State Fair announces winners of first-ever state-sanctioned cannabis competition
The California State Fair has unveiled the winners of a first-ever, state-sanctioned cannabis competition, awarding 60 trophies and medals to businesses whose products were judged based on lab testing for quality and cannabinoid profiles. Officials first announced the competition late last year,…
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Update on PlantLab and Certhon patent case
The last procedure between Certhon and PlantLab at the Hague Court of Appeal has come to an end. The PlantLab patents on the application of LED lighting in climate chambers, together with controlled leaf- and root heating (NL 2 002 091 and EP 2 348 814), didn't exist. However, PlantLab indicates in its…
Benjamin Devillard, General Manager Hoogendoorn Asia:
'Growing together by sharing the Chinese 'pie'
The horticultural sector in China is on the rise; the country is increasingly focusing on its own food supply. This brings with it the necessary challenges, among others, in the field of energy and water consumption, labor, and knowledge. Hoogendoorn Asia tries to support Chinese market gardeners in…
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"First company in Canada to legally produce THC-O"
Nextleaf Solutions Ltd has provided an update on its patented novel route of manufacturing D9-tetrahydrocannabinol acetate (THC-O) produced by its Specialty Molecules division, saying it has become the first company in Canada to legally produce THC-O. The cannabis vapes and oils manufacturer/distributor said…
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JourneyOne harvests $10 million fund to invest in cannabis tech
As the cannabis markets are maturing, we’re seeing new opportunities rise to the surface. JourneyOne Ventures told TechCrunch it’s completed the first close of a $10 million fund and has started making its first investments. TechCrunch spoke with the fund’s solo manager, Helene Servillon, to figure out…
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Revolution Microelectronics
Gorgeous colors on these buds grown by our customer Loudness.The Avici’s Programmable spectrum gives cultivators the power to bring out brilliant colors in cannabis, as well as unique terpene profiles.
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Ghana: Narcotics Control Commission to regulate growth of cannabis
The Narcotics Control Commission (NCC) says it is considering regulating the growth and distribution of cannabis across the country while exploring its commercial benefits. The Ashanti Regional Director of NCC, Samuel Yeboah, believes the best course of action regarding the abuse or addiction to illicit…
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Modine Coatings
Protecting your HVAC from moisture, corrosion and geckos
“The moisture inside the humid indoor growing environments was causing problems on printed circuit boards. That is how our company got introduced to helping growers,” says Dan Fisher, Director of Sales Marketing at Modine Coatings. The company provides protective corrosion coatings to the HVAC industry.…
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Experts say"UK government has failed to plot a course for cannabinoids"
In a report, which will be launched by the UK’s Minister for Science, Research & Innovation, experts have called on Government to turbocharge UK cannabinoid innovation as they claim it has – so far – taken a “disinterested” attitude to the sector. “It is not sustainable or acceptable for the UK…
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Self-driving platform launched for robotic applications in greenhouse horticulture
During GreenTech, Metazet FormFlex will present its latest innovation; a self-driving platform. As it was specifically developed for robotic applications in greenhouse horticulture, it is able to navigate its way autonomously through greenhouse crops. To meet the growing world population's need for…
