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US (NY): Looking for a job in the cannabis industry? Don't say cannabis

In some ways, applying for a job in cannabis is like applying for a job in any other industry. In other ways, it's like nothing any job seeker has ever done before.That's because the industry is brand new in the state, and, though it is legal in New York, cannabis is still federally prohibited. That…

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“With outdoor cultivation from seed we can see variation with each cultivar and select the most robust phenotypes for our microclimate"

When EOS Farms launched into the Massachusetts cannabis industry more than two years ago, they had a beautiful vision, a supportive board of investors, and a differentiated business plan to grow the best outdoor cannabis in the Northeast. There were a lot of skeptics when it came to growing outdoors in…

“There is a lack of standardization, compliance and education in American cannabis facilities”

In college to be a nurse, Kayla Sanchez changed her route by joining a cannabis program, where she discovered her love for cannabis and its science. Today, she is the CEO of the new company Guided Green Solutions, providing education and training in cannabis standard procedures and crop science. “I…

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US renewable energy farms outstrip 99% of coal plants economically – study

Coal in the US is now being economically outmatched by renewables to such an extent that it’s more expensive for 99% of the country’s coal-fired power plants to keep running than it is to build an entirely new solar or wind energy operation nearby, a new analysis has found. The plummeting cost of…

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National pesticide safety education month focuses on resources and education to support safe pesticide handling and use

February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month, and a time to review pesticide safety practices at your home or place of business, the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) says. WSSA and the American Phytopathological Society (APS), and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) are among the…

What the Colorado River crisis could mean for indoor agriculture

For over two decades, the Colorado River Basin has suffered from what has been dubbed a "megadrought." After continual cuts to water usage, the United States Bureau of Reclamation is threatening to impose its own water conservation plan if the affected states cannot come to a sufficient water…

More uniformity, bigger yield, higher THC: “F1 hybrids are the future of the cannabis industry”

"One of the main problems F1 hybrids solve is that growers no longer need to deal with a lack of uniformity in their crop. Now, with F1 hybrids, growers can raise plants with exactly the same characteristics—such as plant height, maturation period, and flower yield," says Shai Ramsahai, Manager of Royal…

"Are you using a stable mono-silicic acid in your cannabis grow? You should be"

Global Garden has partnered with Bionova Nutrients to distribute Silution, a Mono-Silicic Acid that is the most stable and plant-available silica, according to the companies. "Stabilized using fulvic acid sourced from the highest quality mines on Earth, Silution has a two-year shelf life, is water…

Alcott completes backbone infrastructure for Glass House's 165-acre cultivation facility

Alcott Enterprises announced its completion of the network backbone infrastructure for Glass House Brands Southern California cultivation facility. This backbone fiber and access layer network will serve as the primary infrastructure serving their 165-acre facility. As part of Glass House Brand's efforts…

Saving on heating with LEDs?

One of the most recent novelties to use otherwise lost heat in a greenhouse is the LEDFan, developed by Food Autonomy for the cultivation of tomatoes in high-tech greenhouses. It replaces the traditional HPS 1:1, but instead of increased heat costs for normal LED installations, this system saves on heating. Thanks to the…

“New trimmer processes large quantities of cannabis, while being EU-GMP compliant”

“The medical cannabis industry is increasing at exponential levels. Due to that fact, we had the desire to give an imminent solution to our customers: a trimmer designed to produce large quantities of product while being EU GMP compliant,” says Arnau Juscafresa, CEO of Master Products. The company has…

Grow Glide announces low-cost vertical farming solution

Grow Glide announced Eco Glide, a low-cost vertical farming system. Eco-Glide, based on Grow Glide's premium racking and table system, is a pared-down yet fully functional racking and table system that allows both cannabis growers and general horticultural cultivators to take advantage of the rapidly…

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AU: "Legalizing cannabis could generate tens of billions in revenue"

Legalizing cannabis could generate $28 billion in taxes, according to the Parliamentary Budget Office, and allow the government to increase the dole by $80 a week. The Greens have commissioned the PBO to war game the revenue that could flow from legalization, a path embraced by Canada, where marijuana…

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Cannabis brands and celebrities: "limited impact so far"

Celebrities from Jay-Z to Justin Bieber are trying to make their mark on the cannabis industry with high-profile product launches and collaborations. It’s easy to see why they want in: Pot is expected to become a $45.8 billion market by 2025, according to projections from data firm Headset.  But whether it’s…

Picture time! Recap of IPM 2023

To start the week off right, we have about 200 photos of (technical) suppliers at the IPM Essen. The fair took place again last week for the first time since 2020. Click here for our photo report of (technical) suppliers Let's start with some figures. A total of 40,000 people from over 100 countries visited IPM Essen. There…

Koppert acquires Scandinavian company Lindesro

Koppert has acquired the Scandinavian company Lindesro. Lindesro has been Koppert's Scandinavian distributor since 2007. The deal was signed at Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands recently. "The acquisition of Lindesro will bring us closer to the Scandinavian market. Soon we will be able to further…

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Xebra provides update on issuance of Mexican cannabis authorizations and announces management changes

Xebra Brands provides an update on the issuance of its Mexican cannabis authorizations and announces management changes. A Mexican court has granted the Mexican Health Regulatory Agency (the Mexican FDA equivalent) (COFEPRIS) another extension to the week of February 6th to fulfill the Supreme Court…

Conception Nurseries

Consistent Canopy = Higher YieldsWe select apical shoots, which increase the consistency of rooting and elongation. After our plants' root and elongate, we then sort them to ensure consistent vegetative growth and an even flowering canopy.​

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Guam: Cannabis businesses wait on lab stalling license process

The Cannabis Control Board has so far approved 12 responsible official applications for cannabis businesses, but only one is currently anticipated to come before the board next month, February 2023, for the next step in the process: the cannabis establishment license. Businesses in the middle of the…

Greenhouses that tell you how they are doing: Can you imagine?

TNO is working towards remotely monitoring greenhouse performance. Within the Hortivation Foundation, the first two greenhouse growers are gaining experience with Kas Prestatie Monitoring (Greenhouse Performance Monitoring). There are plenty of sensors that generate data on the climate or control, but…