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4/20 special part 1

Evolving, focusing on quality, and need for harmonization: MMJ in Europe

US: ILHAA pushes back against proposed hemp bans

US (CT): Industry growing pains reflected in slow rollout of newest cultivation facility

US: A look at 2024's hemp market

US: 5 point plant launched by InstantGMP for software success

Sector | Company news

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US: Prospiant appoints new president

Two recent product launches from Ridder: Hortimax Pro and Smart Drive

US: New dispensary opens in West Virginia

US (FL): Curaleaf to open new hemp retail storefront
next newsletter Tuesday April 22nd

Happy Easter!
Ceres Greenhouse Solutions CEO responds to customer uncertainty:

Flexible supply chain model gives stability in tariff uncertainty

US: Grown Rogue provides details on New Jersey cultivation affiliate

Sector | Market info

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Poll shows that Canadians see cannabis as an integral part of the economy

US (MO): CSQ publishes revised standards for certification process

US (TX): Hemp farmers say proposed regulations could decimate industry

US: Survey finds that 54% of Americans believe most store-bought cannabis contains pesticides

US (VT): State improves on tracking systems

US (CA): Citations low, but on the rise over cannabis marketing that targets children

US (CA): Despite debate, Humboldt County renews grant program

Sector | Cultivation

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CAN: LEEF Brands begins planting on Salisbury Canyon Ranch

US: Ball Family Farms launches Rare Breeds scouting program
The SunMed Growers project:

Balancing temperature and moisture levels to optimize plant growth

US: University of Mississippi leads new cannabis national research center

What are the optimal nitrogen rates and clonal effects on cannabinoid yields of medicinal cannabis?

Moroccan cannabis growers wait for imported seeds as deadline approaches

US (OR): State leads the charge for hemp research

Sector | Marketing & promotion

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"Building trust is what it's about in the current industry"

Royal Queen Seeds launches campaign to tackle cannabis stigma in Germany

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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US: Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis under investigation following complaints

Zambian delegation takes tour of Malawian cannabis sector

US (IL): Equity entrepreneurs fight against unregulated hemp undercutting businesses

South African cannabis operation grows amid remote mountain setting

US (NY): Using an old family farm as a grow operation

US (KY): New grow facility gets groundbreaking ceremony

US (GA): Following hospital protocols to run a medical cannabis indoor grow

Sector | Management information

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US (IL): New CFO announced for Verano Holdings

US (CT): Officials create new office for regulation of MMJ, adult use cannabis

South African President enjoys visit to CSIR

Global Trump Tariffs suspended, but China tariff increased to 125%

US: Internal promotion sees new CCO for MariMed

CAN: New CHRO for Village Farms International

US (AR): Ownership of local company still murky, despite efforts for transparency

Sector | Regulations

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US (DE): New zoning ordinances proposed to regulate cannabis businesses

Slovenian parliament approves of "Europe's most progressive" cannabis law
Looking at the future of the hemp industry

"This year, 4/20 isn't just a celebration, it's a call to action"

US (CA): DCC suspends testing lab license

US (NY): Olmsted County commissioners reject $100,000 financing requirements for retailers

US: Hemp industry advocates for regulation amid FDA inaction

US: NY's cannabis 'labor peace agreements' target of federal lawsuit

Sector | Product information

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Mobius releases new Concepts in Development preview

Mixing the performance of coir with the power of biologicals

DE: Aurora's first domestically cultivated MMJ launches in Germany

US: Kimtron announces new decontamination system

US: New technology aims to combat Phyto-Domestication Syndrome

Online hydroponic system configurator to aid growers

The impact of coir-based media on the growth of cannabis plants

Sector | Today on Social Media

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Green Valley Analytics
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Stashstock

Sector | Personal news

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Australian Senate hopeful calls for major cannabis, hemp reforms

Sector | General export

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Morocco makes first exports of medical cannabis to South Africa, Switzerland

Rabobank: Positive sentiment for greenhouse investments

Stigma Grow makes first successful shipment to Portugal

HYTN receives permits to expand export business

HYTN announces successful cannabis export to the UK

Rwanda positioning itself to become key exporter of medical cannabis

Sector | Health

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US (MO): DCR revokes 25 microbusiness cannabis facility licenses

US (MA): Mother of deceased cannabis worker testifies before committee

US (MO): State issues product recall for "health and safety reasons"

Cannabis plants susceptible to joint pain, memory loss in old age

US (NJ): Concern over false labelling, product safety after surprise test

Canadian government releases findings of its testing on cannabis products

US (MA): Mold concern far worse than CCC says, believe advocates

Sector | Climate

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Ice machine for climate project at the North Pole comes from the greenhouse sector

Utilizing air purification technology designed for astronauts in horticulture
No follow-up on ransom demand

Cyber attack on South African weather service goes unnoticed

Saving CO2 with higher ventilation rate

US (CA): Fines proposed as town fumes over odor

US (CA): Study says that packaging makes it impossible for industry to be sustainable

Avoiding peak demand and blackouts in cooling systems

Sector | Crop protection

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New material platform unlocks the potential of natural pest control agents

New solution in the fight against spider mites

“You need to think of it backward: managing pests in an integrated fashion"

US: GlobalG.A.P. to be present at Integrated Pest Management Symposium

Disease scouting webinar being offered through Cornell University

Smelly sticky trap attracts whiteflies and thrips

Upgrades made to Crop-Scanner technology

Sector | Energy

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Thermal batteries can also effectively cool the greenhouse

“Our solar technology is built for resilience within the greenhouse environment”

From CHP-driven horticulture to electrified energy solutions

Shade cloth with retractable solar film tested

Report says that energy is a top priority for CEA growers

“Growers are unaware of the savings available on rebates”

Solar energy solution for greenhouses looks to scale with 5 million euro funding

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 | Fertilizers

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The Nutrient Know-How talk at the Indoor Ag-Con

“Dilution is the solution to your grower’s pollution”

Harnessing plant immunity and microbial synergy to boost cannabis quality and yield
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: “Promoting longer root systems, increases the plant's ability to take up nutrients and water”
outdoor pesticide application equipment

US: EPA reinstates and expands pesticide Application Exclusion Zone protections

Growing on human dung, what do people think?

A Cape Cod couple lost their restaurant lease. Now they're delivering cannabis

Sector | Greenhouse building

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CAN: Grower plans to start an operation in Canal Flats
Uncertainity on import tariffs, but all agree inflation will rise

"It’s already very difficult to achieve healthy business operations in the U.S"
China and India suppliers

No more production of diffuse horticultural glass in Europe

US (MI): Decker County gets first cannabis grow facility
New closed greenhouse system:

"The precision of a vertical farm, without the high energy costs"

Why proper sizing is key for greenhouses
starting March 1st

Johan van Geest new CEO of Bom Group

Sector | Lighting

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New LED Lights aim to make growing easier

Fluence to show off new solutions at ICBC Berlin

Using dynamic lighting to elevate cannabis cultivation

Things to consider when selecting an LED lighting system for your grow

ScarLED brings AI-powered precision to cannabis growers

Photo report LichtEvent: Growers share experiences with full LED

US: TSRGrow partnership aims to help energy efficiency for growers

Sector | Packaging

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US (NY): Silly Nice announces new packaging partnership

New 405nm light technology aims to combat mold in cannabis storage, extend shelf life

US: Sana Packaging lowers prices by 15% in times of tariff uncertainty

Introducing a new solution for packaging problems

Cannabis packaging company secures patent for child-resistant paper tube

Rhode Island cannabis packaging could get more colorful and informative

Deadline for Missouri’s new cannabis plain packaging is Sept. 1

Sector | Post-harvest

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Making your cannabis drying as consistent as possible

New cannabis waste system manager launched

US (AL): Plans for a new testing facility unveiled by Green Health Laboratories

Metrc announces tracking deal with the government of the US Virgin Islands

US (FL) "Compliance integration challenges may finally be over"

Addressing cannabis drying vows for the German market
Master Products and SC Filtration launch Plasmastatic Trichome Separator

“Compared to traditional methods, the cost per gram of extraction is significantly lower”

Sector | Starting material

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US: New partnership hopes to expand cannabis capital for growers
Production capacity at over 7 million coir grow bags

Gro-Med expands by opening their 3rd production facility in India

“Coco substrate availability in Sri Lanka remains stable”

Shifts in substrate choices shape cannabis cultivation practices

Demand for coconut substrates grows in Spanish-speaking markets

Key considerations when selecting the substrate for your grow

How do I choose the substrate best suited to my situation?

Sector | Technique

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"Generating heat from electricity: from 20 to 120 degrees Celsius in one step"
Roy Weller, Aquapulse:

"Increased root development and plant size with nanobubbles"
manage temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels

"Climate controller makes growers' daily tasks easier"
Sohee Sim on developing ioCrops’ Ation

“Dramatically reducing labor costs isn’t always feasible, but there’s room for optimization”
Dil Vashi, Cstainable:

"We dissolve CO2 in water and apply it directly to the leaves"
Elad Spiegel, former head of cultivation and breeding at Oregon’s Golden Leaf Holdings:

"Professionalism means consistency, and that can’t exist with the mindset of patchwork problem-solving”

The importance of dehumidifiers in the greenhouse

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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AEssenseGrows, Endo Canna to show new products at ICBC 2025

Webinar series to shed light on root zone solutions for controlled environment horticulture

Program activities announced for GreenTech Amsterdam 2025

Spain: Winners announced at the 2nd International Cannabis Awards

US: Northern Michigan University to host Great Lakes Cannabis Conference

US (VT): Terrapin Gardens to host Meet The Grower event
Indoor Ag-Con: from leafy greens to cannabis, the CEA industry shows signs of growth

Photo report Indoor Ag-Con 2025

Sector | Innovations

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CAN: New QR code system hopes to enhance transparency

US (OR): Portland cultivator aims to start delivery service

Researchers study calcium-mediated salt stress tolerance in hemp

CAN: Seed trial program delivers "remarkable" results

US (VT): New storage technology released

Understanding synthetic seeds for large-scale cannabis production

"R&D plays a pivotal role in advancing the industry"

Sector | Machinery

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Understanding the importance of humidity in a cannabis greenhouse

CAN: Companies outsourcing security jobs to AI

US (NY): New disinfection cabinet launched

What are the benefits of adaptable plant growth chambers?

Why humidity matters in cannabis cultivation

US: New crop monitoring device now available for purchase

US: Collaborative delta robot to be unveiled at Indoor Ag-Con