Thursday, September 28, 2023

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Industry reactsUS: Cannabis banking act approved by Senate Committee for the first time
The SAFER Banking Act, which would give legal cannabis businesses access to traditional financial institutions, has officially passed the Senate Banking Committee. With cannabis being federally illegal in the U.S., many cannabis businesses don’t have access to bank accounts and credit card services. As a…

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Gene discovery takes aim at hemp nemesis: powdery mildew
Cornell researchers have discovered a gene in hemp for resistance to powdery mildew – giving the fledgling hemp industry a new tool to combat one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the production of high-cannabinoid Cannabis sativa. “This discovery is a big step forward in breeding cultivars that…

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Hold lifted on cannabis products with detected Aspergillus mold
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission notified 2,790OLCC recreational cannabis licensees that detections of Aspergillus mold in cannabis items would no longer prevent the sale or transfer of such products. Approximately 2,500 pounds of cannabis and 65,000 units of infused pre-rolls that were…

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NZ legislation leads cannabis company to export strains overseas
A medicinal cannabis company says illogical legislation has stopped it from supplying products for New Zealand patients, and it is exporting its East Coast strains around the world instead. The Government’s Medicinal Cannabis Scheme came into effect in April 2020, after the failed national cannabis…

"We will focus on Gavita to be the lighting solution for the professional cannabis cultivator"
Through its lighting brands Gavita and Agrolux, USA-based Hawthorne Gardening Company provides HPS and LED lighting products for horticulture applications. In recent years, Agrolux and Gavita have already worked closely together on R&D, procurement, and supply chain management. Moving forwards, Gavita…

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Silver Therapeutics to add cannabis manufacturing wing at cultivation facility
Silver Therapeutics plans to add a manufacturing wing to its Brunswick cultivation facility on Bibber Parkway. The company will build the 2,000-square-foot manufacturing space in an existing warehouse at its 19,000-square-foot cultivation facility to make cannabis oil-infused chocolate bars and gummies…

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Allied Corp announces commercial team expansion to accelerate global sales
Allied Corp. announced a significant expansion of its commercial team, marking a crucial step forward in the company's mission. Allied Corp is dedicated to advancing the presence of its Colombian-grown cannabis in the international sphere. To support this vision and expand their reach, the company has…
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Trulieve CEO says cannabis just wants to be normal business
The CEO of a U.S.-based cannabis company says legislation set to be reviewed by lawmakers this week would ease significant financial burdens for her business. “We’re just asking to be a normal business,” Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, told BNN Bloomberg in a Tuesday interview. “We operate in 10 states,…
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US (NY): Senator O'Mara tours Nuponix facility in Romulus
State Senator Tom O'Mara (R, C-Big Flats) toured Nuponix, a cutting-edge aquaponics facility in Romulus (Seneca County), to get a firsthand look at the company's ongoing efforts as part of New York State's Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program. Nuponix operates its main 'aquaponics' facility in…
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UK: Aberdeenshire producer discusses the pros and cons of growing hemp
Bringing the application deadline for industrial hemp licenses forward by just a few weeks could encourage more farmers to grow this so-called ‘super crop’ in Scotland, say industry experts. Hemp has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 140 percent and 540 percent compared to oilseed…
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CAN (BC): Delta cannabis grower eager for landfill gas
The City of Vancouver and FortisBC last week provided an update on a construction project now underway for a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the landfill in Delta. The system will clean the landfill gas (LFG) so that it can be injected into the natural gas pipeline as RNG. The reduction in…
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Justine Charneau, Eagle Protect:
“We found shocking pathogens on new gloves that were still in the box”
"There has been a cannabis recall directly related to contaminated gloves that tested positive for the antimicrobial chemical o-Phenylphenol right out of the box. The growers did everything right, but because they had purchased dirty gloves, their product got contaminated and flagged during testing,"…
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"New trials to investigate the benefits of our growing media in combination with F1 hybrid seeds"
Grodan and F1SeedTech have once again joined forces to conduct cannabis cultivation research at the CRIC Labs (CRIC) in Montreal. These new trials will build upon a collaborative study between the two companies conducted at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands, which yielded three…
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Nutrient stress in flowering stage: “95% of CBD yield using one-third less fertilizer”
“Indoor medicinal cannabis cultivation systems enable year-round cultivation and better control of growing factors, however, such systems are energy and resource intensive. Nutrient deprivation during flowering can trigger nutrient translocation and modulate the production of cannabinoids, which might…
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CAN (ON): Canopy Growth Corporation celebrates grand opening of consolidated Smiths Falls operations
CAN (ON): Canopy Growth Corporation celebrates grand opening of consolidated Smiths Falls operations Despite the layoffs and reduced footprint, Canopy Growth Corporation says it remains committed to Smiths Falls. Canopy Growth Corporation officially celebrated the opening of its new head office and…
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US (CA): "5% increase in cannabis yield, 5% reduction in energy usage, 50% improvement in installation efficiency"
Fluence announced the success of its partnership with Oakfruitland, a California-based cannabis cultivator. According to the company, Fluence lighting has outperformed competitor LEDs used by Oakfruitland, leading to a 5% increase in Oakfruitland's yield, a 5% reduction in energy usage (despite higher…
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Nick Abbingh, Cannabis-Drying:
“To provide flowers with optimal airflow, we utilize a bottom-up airflow"
Failing to dry cannabis properly is like tripping on the finish line, however, the financial consequences may be more serious than losing a race. “One of the first things I ask the grower is what segment they are aiming for,” says Nick Abbingh with Cannabis-Drying. That’s why the company has developed a…
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"This product can do more than we currently know"
Growers and chemist innovate with new and existing products
In the world of horticulture, cleaning greenhouses and equipment is a challenging and demanding task. Growers strive for thorough cleaning without the use of brushes, preferably with cold water and minimal use of harmful chemicals to protect the environment. The cleaning process of AR-coated glass must…
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Growcoon officially approved for organic cultivation in Spain
The "OK Compost" certificate confirms the high environmental compatibility of Growcoon. After decomposition, nothing remains except water and CO2. Nevertheless, a product must be formally approved for use in organic cultivation. Assessment and regulation are carried out at the European level by FiBL: the…
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Goodness Growth Holdings announces departure of Chief Financial Officer
Goodness Growth Holdings announced that the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, John Heller, will depart the Company effective September 30 to accept a new external opportunity. Interim Chief Executive Officer Josh Rosen will assume the additional role of Interim Chief Financial Officer.Executive Chairman…
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US (NJ): Regulators to discuss best ways to get licenses approved at conference
New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission will begin accepting applications for wholesalers, distributors, and delivery services next week.“The launch of these new cannabis business license classes represents a significant step in the continued growth and diversification of New Jersey’s cannabis…
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Global Horticultural doubles footprint at CGC:
"From biocontrol to packaging and everything in between"
With biocontrol agents, cleaning products, branding possibilities, and a dehumidification system, the team with Global Horticultural is hoping to help growers reach the next level. At the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, which takes place next week, they've doubled their footprint. High-power cleaning…

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Greenway launches its first two consumer brands
Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation announced the culmination of the commercialization process by launching its first two brands and SKUs, which have been accepted by the Ontario Cannabis Store ("OCS") through the Winter 2023-2024 product call. "Going to market with our own products has been part of…
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GuavaBay Exotics in Downtown Los Angeles is down with the crown. Faster veg cycles and higher plant vigor equates to more consistent and uniform flowering density. King Solomon Nutrients produces better yield, potency, and terpene profiles PLUS reduces your growing costs with an easy to use 2-part A/B product. Your success is…
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US (ME): Medical cannabis industry worries proposed rules create ‘new obstacles’ for their businesses
Medical cannabis caregivers told state regulators they are worried that proposed rules will make it harder for them to operate amid rising electric costs, falling prices, and competition from the recreational market. The revised regulations, written in response to directives from state lawmakers, clarify…
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Using ionization in your greenhouse: "Dare to take that step too"
If it works in hospitals, why can the greenhouse horticulture sector also not benefit from ionization? That baffles Inventor Aad van der Starre. Google this Dutchman's name, and news reports will immediately pop up from all sorts of sectors. Aad's company, Freshlight's unique ionization innovations have…

Water treatment company nominated for innovation award
Mienis Water is one of the last 10 nominated companies in the Netherlands at the Nederlandse Innovatie Monitor, an award of the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation. Through the 55 years Mienis Water has been active in membrane technology, many innovations have come from their hand, which are now…