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Endless Cultivation:

“The plan is to produce five million clones a month”

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US (MI): Grower focuses on live rosin

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CBIH CEO publishes letter regarding reclassification hearings

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity"

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US (WI): Governor says legalization is "key priority"

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US (OH): Workers testify against hemp ban bill

Sector | Company news

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Wouter Kuiper 25 years with KUBO:

"I am proud of this adventure"
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US (FL): Green Check announces partnership to focus on financial solutions

US (CO): CEA Industries aiming to acquire "leading" specialty retailer
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Canopy Growth and Acreage provide update on pending acquisition

New COO, Master Grower and strains for North Macedonian grower
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Gro-Vida to bring European products to Australia in new partnership
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US (FL): New banking service launched for Florida growers

Sector | Market info

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US: New Jersey continues to stall on consumption lounges

US (OH): $191M in sales for Ohio since August, state reveals
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US (OH): State "years" away from reaping rewards of record high sales
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US (NY): Activists apply pressure on governor over social equity concerns
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US (MA): Green Wednesday sees massive spike in sales
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US (MO): Labeling error led to product recall
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US (CA): Tax reduction will be on 2026 ballot in San Benito County

Sector | Cultivation

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Study examines how F1 seeds affect yield, crop uniformity
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Study examines the cost of hydroponically grown hemp

Praise for greenhouse operations at opening of Westland collective water treatment plant
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US (MN): Lottery postponement to delay cultivation
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Study examines how cultivation practices affect the yield of hemp
DCM

DCM and Brightlabs join forces to optimize medicinal cannabis
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"Being able to control cross-pollination potential is a huge win for the industry"

Sector | Marketing & promotion

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US (OR): New initiative aims to bring attention to organic products

Using professional marketing in horticulture

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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A look at Malta's market three years after legalization
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UK: Inside a "secret" growing facility
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New Zealand: Sheep farmers turn to cannabis
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US (CA): Company pledges to change after odor complaints
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US (LA): University offers training program, but law means students have to be out of state to use it

US (MO): Microbusiness "mentor" under state investigation

US: A look at a PA-based operation

Sector | Management information

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NL: Heliospectra announces new Manager of Technical Solutions
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US (NE): Officials deny witness tampering allegations
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Canada: StateHouse has entered bankruptcy proceedings

DryGair hires new CFO and Technical Support Manager

Patrick Ulloa appointed as Quality and Compliance Manager at Biortica

NZ: Greenfern Industries' Managing Director resigns
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US: Hippos Cannabis CEO appointed to new Missouri business group

Sector | Regulations

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US (CA): Long Beach close to getting a home delivery service
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CAN: NBP approves medical cultivation policy
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US (TX): Austin City Council pauses restriction ordinance
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US (MA): 1st circuit court hears that US Government to stop regulating cannabis as Schedule I substance

US: NFL reducing penalties for THC usage
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US (TX): Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushing for full THC ban
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US (NE): Judge rejects move to amend ballot challenges - again

Sector | Product information

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US (WA): Intelligent irrigation systems coming for consumers
Chorus

US (MA): New technology aims to elevate indoor growing
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US (CO): New analytics tool to better manage workforce unveiled
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US (NV): Figgro announces cultivation management system at MJBizCon

US (CT): 20th decontamination system installed by Kimtron

The potential of F1 hybrid seeds
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CAN: New products announced by Aurora

Sector | Today on Social Media

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Grasshopper Farms
@GreenLabsMi

Green Labs Provisions

Earth's Healing Colombia

Isabella Eva

The market is still growing

Sector | Personal news

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In memoriam: Maarten Vegt

In memoriam: Kees de Groot

Sector | General export

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Rwanda positioning itself to become key exporter of medical cannabis

Sector | Health

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Health Canada releases Canadian cannabis use data for 2024
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US (MS): Professionals advocate for patient needs ahead of critical legislation session
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US (MN): OCM denies petition to add inhalers, flowers, concentrates to medical program
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US (NM): Products recalled over contamination concerns
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US: Maine recalls several products because of health concerns
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US (CA): Think tank provides state of California recommendations on cannabis potency
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New Zealand: Study shows that NZ MMJ has a higher THC amount than necessary

Sector | Climate

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US (CA): Fines proposed as town fumes over odor
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US (CA): Study says that packaging makes it impossible for industry to be sustainable

Avoiding peak demand and blackouts in cooling systems
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US: National Hemp Association awarded $19.6M to monitor impact of hemp cultivation
Subsoil research increased in central and southern Italy

Meeting the water needs of farms
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US (CA): USDCC publishes environmental impact report
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US (NY): Office of Cannabis introduces new tool to support climate goals and improve cannabis sustainability

Sector | Crop protection

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BioBee Biological Solutions, Canada

'Decreased insect mortality, consistent flow rates for your beneficial organisms'
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Study examines the micro-propagation of disease-free hemp

A lot of mischief avoided with 9 LED traps per hectare
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Koppert continues expansion in North America
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US (FL): "Tainted" products being sold over the counter as hemp

Amblyseius swirskii, a benchmark pest control product

Koppert announces new global leadership team

Sector | Energy

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The Hague has no idea whether it works

NL: Harsh criticism of energy saving obligation

Carbo Culture announces new VP of Agribusiness
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New rebate subsidiary launched

Greenhouse CO2 use must and can be more efficient
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Too little cultivation in greenhouse full of solar panels
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How N.J. is working to reduce energy costs for cannabis industry
"The grower soon saw that the system was making good choices"

Energy optimisation for grower thanks to digital twin technology

Sector | Fertilizers

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outdoor pesticide application equipment

US: EPA reinstates and expands pesticide Application Exclusion Zone protections

Growing on human dung, what do people think?
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A Cape Cod couple lost their restaurant lease. Now they're delivering cannabis

Use of fertilisers in EU agriculture down 10% in 2022
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Breaking down the power of nitrogen for cannabis

Ginkgo Bioworks acquires AgBiome

Sector | Novelties

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US (MI): People camp for 3 weeks for Detroit licenses

AU: New cannabis labelling technology aims to standardize the industry

Sector | Greenhouse building

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US (CA): Conflict around property laws continues in Court of Appeals
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Isle of Man production facility planning receives green light
GreenTech and AVAG sign 6-year deal

"Dutch horticulture's strength lies in cooperation"
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US (NY): Wilson Village facility site raises questions

Jubilant Universal Fabricating keeps on growing
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US (OR): Bid deadline for Oregon grow facility announced
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US (CA): Cultivation center proposed for Templeton

Sector | Lighting

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The effects of LED lighting on cannabinoids

"Ask for the light degradation when you consider investing in LEDs"

Examining the effects of the light spectrum on terpene levels

Influence of light intensity and supplemental UV on biomass production, morphology and specialized metabolites of medicinal cannabis

What's behind the increased efficiency in LED lighting?

CAN: Using Ontario's rebate system to your advantage
Spoiler alert: yes

Is it true that more light means more yield?

Sector | Packaging

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Cannabis packaging company secures patent for child-resistant paper tube
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Rhode Island cannabis packaging could get more colorful and informative
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Deadline for Missouri’s new cannabis plain packaging is Sept. 1

New compostable flower pod system unveiled

US (NY): New cannabis recycling program launched to collect empty packaging

Sector | Post-harvest

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US (OK): State run testing labs to debut in 2025
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US (ME): Recalls call state's testing measures into question

Mobius to unveil upcoming innovations and machine concepts at MjBizCon
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US (ME): Regulators increase audits of cannabis products after 3rd recall in 2 months
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US (ME): "Toxic" pesticides found in Maine products

Bridging the disconnect between cultivation and post-harvest
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Spencer Craig new COO, and Chris Mapson new VP of marketing at Cannatrol

Sector | Starting material

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“We felt it was time for a new generation of growing media to address the current-day issues growers face”
Biogrow increases coco production capacity with new dryer

“No longer at the mercy of inclement weather”
Coco supplier awarded for sustainability and innovation

Riococo triumphs on the global stage at International Business Awards

In coir production, it's about chain integration and innovation

Strategic partnership between Green Growmaster and Grow Glide
Arjan van Leest and Kyle Freedman, Jiffy:

“Peat-free growbags help growers reach higher yields sustainably”

New plugs aim to boost cannabis cloning efficiency

Sector | Technique

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How to optimize workforce management

Addressing product variability in cannabis
NL: Eight edition of I-Grow Inside taking place on November 19

Will robotics take over humans in CEA?

Do smart-sensors ensure better crop results?

Study: How to prevent heat loss in greenhouses

Why pH matters in aquaponics
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NZ: Horticulture New Zealand inviting applicants for scholarship program

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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Photo report: MJBizCon 2024

The second day of MJBizCon 2024

MJBizCon has kicked off
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US (MS): Flowers showcased at first "Hall of Flowers" evemt

Advanced air sanitation solutions on display at MjBizCon 2024

Ready for MjBizCon '24?

Horticulture counts too few start-ups, HIC comes to help

Sector | Machinery

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Australian grower steps up inventory management and compliance game

Sector | Innovations

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US (OR): Portland cultivator aims to start delivery service
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Researchers study calcium-mediated salt stress tolerance in hemp
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CAN: Seed trial program delivers "remarkable" results
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US (VT): New storage technology released

Understanding synthetic seeds for large-scale cannabis production

"R&D plays a pivotal role in advancing the industry"
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US; Post harvest optimization technology produces a more consistent product