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Top 5 -yesterday
- Influence of crop management practices on yield and cannabinoid production
- US (ME): "Energy prices doubled, while cannabis value is halved"
- Funding awarded for energy efficiency research in Ceres Greenhouse
- Prospiant announces webinar series for cannabis growers
- Demystifying the complex process of MEP retrofitting for CEA
Top 5 -last month
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Charlie McKenzie, Left Coast Holdings:
US (MI): “With three environments of cultivation, we are able to hit different categories in the market”
"I was amazed at the opportunity to grow 12 acres of outdoor cannabis, as well as in a 3,000 sq. ft. greenhouse and an indoor facility. Having three production environments definitely keeps us on our toes, but it also keeps us learning and helps us improve," says Charlie McKenzie, Director of Cultivation…
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US (NY): Plans for $200 million cannabis facility back on track
Plans for a new $200 million cannabis growing and production facility in South Buffalo are back on track. The project, years in the making, is finally advancing toward the start of construction in as soon as a few weeks, with the first phase possibly opening for business by next summer.The reason: New…
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"Local growers are suffering"US: Pennsylvania medical cannabis company lays off 55 workers at facility
Calypso Enterprises laid off 55 workers at its Erie medical cannabis grow and processing facility, the company confirmed to Erie News Now in a statement Friday. The layoffs, which impact 75 percent of the employees, are effective immediately."I'm very disappointed. We had heard things weren't going very…
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"A huge win for farmers"US: Delta-8 THC declared legal in Kentucky
A judge in Kentucky has declared Delta-8 to be a legal derivative of hemp and issued a permanent injunction against law enforcement which prevents them from charging retailers and producers with criminal activity for selling Delta-8. The chemical, called Delta-8 THC, is billed as producing a milder high…
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Grower announces joint venture with Colombian indigenous tribe to process and distribute cannabis
Flora Growth Corp. announced a joint venture agreement with Pharma Indigena Misak Manasr Sas, the largest indigenous tribe in Colombia, on the development of cultivation best practices, manufacturing, export, and marketing of cannabis and cannabis-containing products. Under the agreement, Flora will…
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"Other farmers are $150 million ahead of the game"US (FL): Black farmers yet to receive any Florida licenses for medical cannabis system
Nearly six years ago, the Florida Legislature set aside a medical cannabis license for a Black farmer like John Allen to join the burgeoning industry. But the license still has not been issued by the Florida Department of Health, which regulates the industry.Twenty-two licenses have been issued, but none…
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"Inflation is making cannabis more expensive"
While inflation has already ruined many people's plans for a summer trip cross-country, the impact of rising prices may soon hit some people where it'll really hurt. Cannabis, and many of its related products, have so far largely escaped the kind of double-digit increases seen in many food products such…
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CAN: Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans
Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical cannabis, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year, more than double the amount just three years ago. And that is only the beginning, as the figures from Veterans Affairs,…
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Juicy Fields locks users out of cannabis investments
Just how much money small investors around the globe have put into a shady offer involving cannabis plants is not yet known. But the damage is likely huge, with some estimates as high as several billion euros. The scam became apparent after investors were unable to access their accounts on a platform…
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Oxygen, the 'forgotten' ingredient?
It goes without saying that water management in greenhouses is an aspect of cultivation that needs to be utterly monitored and adjusted. Think of the pH, the EC, the amount of algae, fungi, diseases, etc. But one factor that is at least as important as those is often forgotten, observes CEO André van der…
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US (ME): "Energy prices doubled, while cannabis value is halved"
Rows of cannabis seedlings, 18 inches high and three weeks old, swayed recently in the breeze created by wall fans inside the nursery at Windhill Organics, a medical cannabis growing operation in the midcoast. Overhead, two 1,000-watt metal halide lamps cast a bright, blue-white light over the crop 18…
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Positive pressure in greenhouses: the ultimate method to protect Medical Cannabis from parasites
J. Huete International implements this advanced high-tech system in a facility dedicated to this crop in Portugal Diseases and pests are two of the biggest problems faced by growers when it comes to cultivating Medical Cannabis. While they are already a nightmare with the traditional ones, the delicacy…
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Drought conditions today – the driest stretch since 800 a.d.
Drought conditions are now a reality for many growers and communities across North America as climate change continues to battle our familiar way of life. According to Drought.gov – the National Integrated Drought Information System – the week ending July 19, 2022, saw 45% of the United States experiencing…
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Peroxyacetic acid a safe and effective alternative to chlorine-based hygiene programs
“As operators are trying to get away from using chlorine products, we have a patented method of creating peroxyacetic acid on-site without producing the peroxide by-product. We can do this at any pH and any strength,” says Eric Smith, National Sales Manager of the Horticulture Division at BioSafe…
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Surna Cultivation Technologies
Demystifying the complex process of MEP retrofitting for CEA
One of Surna Cultivation Technologies' core offerings is its HVAC equipment, which is designed to minimize energy consumption while providing optimal growing conditions for plants. In addition to HVAC equipment, Surna also offers MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineering services to help…
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August 11Horticulture lighting and learning event: discover the latest science
The horticulture lighting industry is advancing fast with new technology, allowing you to grow more yield while reducing your expenses. In fact, many of these advancements are being developed right here in the United States. So Hort Americas is hosting an event, as part of their AppLit initiative, to…
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US (CO): Denver officials want to save struggling cannabis delivery businesses
Weed delivery has yet to catch on in Denver, but government officials are pushing dispensaries to drop their resistance to save the transporter businesses of marginalized entrepreneurs. “Delivery has not taken off in the way that we had hoped that it would,” said Molly Duplechian, Excise and Licenses…
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The waste problem in Oklahoma’s cannabis industry
With Oklahoma’s medical cannabis scene growing rapidly, industry professionals and cannabis patients are feeling the weight of packaging waste. But a lack of recycling infrastructure and an unwillingness to raise prices for sustainable packaging have left Oklahoma unprepared to handle the growing…
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CAN: Christina Lake Cannabis appoints Mark Aiken as CEO
Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. announced that Mark Aiken, a seasoned cannabis executive, has joined CLC as Chief Executive Officer pending a mandatory security clearance by Health Canada and approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange. CLC anticipates it can benefit significantly from Mr. Aiken’s…
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Canopy Growth announces Christelle Gedeon as new Chief Legal Officer
Canopy Growth Corporation announced the appointment of Christelle Gedeon, Ph.D., as the Company’s new Chief Legal Officer. Named one of Canada’s Law Department Leaders of the Year and listed on the Legal 500 GC Powerlist in 2020, and the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards Tomorrow’s Leader, Christelle…
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Prospiant announces webinar series for cannabis growers
Prospiant announced a series of webinars designed to help cannabis growers learn strategies that will help them to build a thriving cannabis-growing business. The webinar series kicked off in July with the webinar “How to Grow Cannabis 101,” which presented a general overview of the cannabis lifecycle…
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New management and business modelGRN Holdings Corporation changes name to Marijuana Inc.
GRN Holdings Corporation, Inc. announces a change in management, its business model, and a corporate restructuring. One of the first steps in support of the company’s new direction will be to file amended articles with the Secretary of State of Delaware and a related FINRA corporate action to change the…
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Another great day in the greenhouse 🌿 📷: Bryan Basil
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US (AR): Cannabis campaign files lawsuit to put legalization measure on ballot after State Board's rejection
Arkansas activists on Thursday filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court, seeking to secure ballot access for their proposed legalization initiative. The legal action comes a day after the state Board of Election Commissioners ruled that the measure's ballot title and popular name are misleading. Last…
Technique more »
"By adding spray booms, our roof washer became a real 2-in-1-machine"
Initially it was a roof washer, but by adding spray booms the machine of Besseling Techniek became a true Roofmaster as it could also be used to spray shading paints and coatings in summer times. From removing dust to a year round machine"Our roof washer was primarily designed to remove dust and dirt to increase the…
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New innovative tool to clean the greenhouse
Getting ready for crop rotation or want to ensure there's no build-up of pests, viruses and diseases in cut leaves? Keeping your greenhouse clean should be high on your priority list. These growers have found an innovative way to do so. Benefits: No need to invest too much money nor to install many…
