“Across all of our facilities, we get the same amount of flowers both in terms of quality and quantity"

The old saying goes that a good start is half the work. As with every saying, it could be applied to anything, but it is especially relevant when it comes to new endeavors, just like the cannabis industry. Most companies have no previous expertise to rely on. This can be clearly seen in the challenges…

New hydroponic plant pot showcased

Plantlogic is a company that aims to constantly challenging itself to design and improve their pots to help customers achieve the best results. "Our recent challenge has been…

"Here because of you"

"Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years," is a statement with which Bill Gates encourages us to look at the big picture. The year 2020…

Building work set to start on Scotland's first legal cannabis farm

CambridgeHOK is acting as the lead construction partner for Hilltop Leaf Ltd in the creation of Scotland’s first legal medical cannabis farm. The purpose-built, multi-million-pound facility measures 1.1 hectares and occupies a high-security site. The construction is happening in parallel to applications…

US (IL): Cresco Labs expands into Florida through acquisition

Cresco Labs and Bluma Wellness have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Cresco Labs will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Bluma in an…

US (NM): Motion filed to enforce plant count lawsuit

Nicole Sena, a medical cannabis caregiver to her young daughter with a rare form of epilepsy, and Ultra Health have reopened their lawsuit against the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to ensure an adequate supply of medicine. The original lawsuit, filed in August 2016, contended the plant cap…

US (MD): Cannabis workers eligible for Coronavirus vaccine

Maryland medical cannabis industry workers are eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine under a directive issued by the Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC) on Monday.…

US (CO): November cannabis sales push Colorado's industry to $2 billion

Colorado cannabis sales in November pushed the industry’s annual revenue to $2 billion for the first time. In November, dispensaries sold $175.1 million worth of products,…

New in-line fertilizer injection and irrigation unit showcased

GHBD Holland B.V., manufacturer and supplier of water treatment equipment for the horticultural and agricultural industry, introduces the new In-line fertilizer injection and irrigation unit. Jan Wijgerse of GHBD Holland has years of experience in exporting this equipment to many countries and knows the…

Indus Holdings

US (CA): Indus Holdings building large-scale cannabis cultivation

Indus Holdings is seeking to stand out in the cannabis space through scale in California. In March, George Allen led a recapitalization of the business and stepped into the chairman role. He spoke with New Cannabis Ventures about the company’s mission, expansion plans and opportunities in California.…

US (NY): New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association announces new executive board

In anticipation of a busy and productive state legislative session in Albany, the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) is announcing new members of its…

US: USDA announces grant to collect 'superior performing' hemp seeds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will be making grant money available to support the “breeding, testing and development” of “superior performing” hemp varieties. Under the agency’s Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) competitive grant program, one task for hemp…

US (MA); Cannabis testing lab shut down for operating without a license

A Portland medical marijuana testing lab has been shut down for operating a marijuana business without a permit or a license, according to city officials. ProVerde Laboratories, a Massachusetts-based cannabis, hemp and medical marijuana testing facility, was cited by the city’s permitting and inspection…

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Turn off the lights to turn on savings

Greenhouse growers have several ways to control and reduce energy costs. In all cases, it’s best to first understand the electricity market and the different rate options. By turning out the lights at selective times, Ontario greenhouse growers can avoid significant electricity costs. But deciding to hit…

US: GrowGeneration acquires assets of Canopy Crop Management

GrowGeneration has acquired Southern California-based Canopy Crop Management and its complete portfolio of products, including the Power SI brand of silicic acid-enriched fertilizers. Power SI will continue to be sold through Canopy Crop Management to all hydroponic retail stores including Grow…

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Research into organic residues as potting soil constituents

​Potting soil consists of a mixture with, for example, peat, coconut or wood fibers. Organic residues may also be added to this, but according to industry regulations up to a certain maximum. This is because residues such as compost, roadside grass and other organic residuals can have negative effects on…

Applying GMP principles to the drying process

The cannabis industry can be best described as the perfect marriage between pharma and horticulture. However, just like every marriage that lives up to its name, also the pharma and horticulture union can be the source of many troubles. Horticulture’s main goal is to achieve efficiency in a profitable…

Key patent protection for on-site peroxide generation technology

HPNow announced that the European Patent Office has issued European Patent No. 3430182 granting it protection for key technology breakthroughs in direct electrochemical peroxide generation. HPNow’s core technology is direct electrochemical synthesis of hydrogen peroxide from electricity, water and air.…

Comparative analysis reveals genes associated with masculinization in female cannabis plants

Although the cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors of horticulture. Yet, there are still many things to understand about the cannabis plant. Research on it has been slowly catching up, after years that were hampered by the illicit status of cannabis. Now, we are in the process of…

Helius Therapeutics

NZ: Grower raises $15M and introduces new CEO

Helius Therapeutics, has raised a further $15m in funding, led by its existing investor group. This latest round takes the total capital invested in Helius to $48m. Helius chairman, Guy Haddleton, says the company's focus is on building a large-scale, integrated pharmaceuticals business in New Zealand to…

US (CO): Surna signs contract for 53,000 sq. ft. facility

Surna signed a sales contract valued at $3.2 million. The project in Arizona is for an approximately 53,000-square-foot facility. Surna is under contract to provide custom air handlers, heat recovery chillers and its StrataAir vertical racking air flow system for the cultivation, processing, drying and…

AU: Grower commences manufacturing of cannabis oil

In what they say is a breakthrough for local medicinal cannabis production, Australian Natural Therapeutics Group has announced they have been granted the first license in NSW to produce large quantities of medicinal cannabis oil for commercial use. CEO of Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG),…

US (MA): Cultivation facility to utilize natural gas chillers

Tecogen has sold two 200-ton Tecochill chillers for a new cannabis cultivation facility located in Massachusetts. The chillers will provide cooling for the facility using inexpensive natural gas, with the free waste heat utilized for dehumidification. A maintenance contract is expected to be executed…

Dutch companies set up joint venture for insect counts on plants

Botany from Horst-Meterik and Aris from Eindhoven have created a new joint venture: PhenoVerius. PhenoVerius focusses on sales, service and further development of observation systems for plant-related pests and diseases. The management of PhenoVerius is formed by Peter Korsten and Rien den Boer. Uniting expertiseFor…

The ideal substrate for MMJ

Being a delicate plant known for its specific growing requirements, cannabis demands precision growing techniques and excellent products for a successful growth. This can already be found in ancient literature that describes the growing of cannabis and its beneficial -medical- uses. Without denying the importance of every type…

Spotlight on thrips

There are over 6,000 species of thrips worldwide, including some which are predatory and many that survive on fungus alone. “While only around 1% of thrips species damage crops – they include some of the most economically important pests of global agriculture,” explains Biobest’s IPM and Pollination Specialist Simon Foster.…

"The limited venting ability is especially problematic in the spring and fall"

Passed on December 8th, 2020 by the municipality of Leamington, the “Greenhouse Light Abatement Bylaw” was enacted in an effort to curb light pollution by the region’s numerous greenhouse operations. Under the bylaw, greenhouse operators must close sidewall and endwall curtains an hour before sunset…

Optimizing plant growth with indoor lighting

The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is organizing a webinar on 'Optimizing plant growth with indoor lighting'. The event will take place on Wednesday 27 January 2021 at 6PM (EST).  In the webinar, the presenters will elaborate on light and how plants use it, and how artificial light can be…

Improved Macrolophus-System packaging delivers host of grower benefits

As part of its continuous product improvement programme, Biobest has redesigned the packaging for its popular Macrolophus-System, which is widely deployed against a number of pests such as whitefly and Tuta absoluta. The plastic bottle containing vermiculite carrier has been replaced with a sustainable…

How to Successfully Overcome the COVID Crisis

Hemp cultivation for the medicinal and cosmetic industries has always been a complex sector both from a regulatory and cultivation systems standpoint. These very specific technical needs have required significant efforts both from growers and from the industry as a whole. If there has ever been a particularly…

New online Purdue course takes a comprehensive look at hemp as a crop and product

A new, old industry. That’s how the U.S. Department of Agriculture characterizes hemp, a versatile crop grown around the world for thousands of years, including in the U.S., before being effectively outlawed in the 1970s because hemp and marijuana are from the same plant. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized…

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