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Trulieve CEO says cannabis just wants to be normal business

The CEO of a U.S.-based cannabis company says legislation set to be reviewed by lawmakers this week would ease significant financial burdens for her business. “We’re just asking to be a normal business,” Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, told BNN Bloomberg in a Tuesday interview. “We operate in 10 states,…

US (NY): Senator O'Mara tours Nuponix facility in Romulus

State Senator Tom O'Mara (R, C-Big Flats) toured Nuponix, a cutting-edge aquaponics facility in Romulus (Seneca County), to get a firsthand look at the company's ongoing efforts as part of New York State's Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program. Nuponix operates its main 'aquaponics' facility in…

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UK: Aberdeenshire producer discusses the pros and cons of growing hemp

Bringing the application deadline for industrial hemp licenses forward by just a few weeks could encourage more farmers to grow this so-called ‘super crop’ in Scotland, say industry experts. Hemp has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 140 percent and 540 percent compared to oilseed…

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CAN (BC): Delta cannabis grower eager for landfill gas

The City of Vancouver and FortisBC last week provided an update on a construction project now underway for a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the landfill in Delta. The system will clean the landfill gas (LFG) so that it can be injected into the natural gas pipeline as RNG. The reduction in…

“We found shocking pathogens on new gloves that were still in the box”

"There has been a cannabis recall directly related to contaminated gloves that tested positive for the antimicrobial chemical o-Phenylphenol right out of the box. The growers did everything right, but because they had purchased dirty gloves, their product got contaminated and flagged during testing,"…

"New trials to investigate the benefits of our growing media in combination with F1 hybrid seeds"

Grodan and F1SeedTech have once again joined forces to conduct cannabis cultivation research at the CRIC Labs (CRIC) in Montreal. These new trials will build upon a collaborative study between the two companies conducted at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands, which yielded three…

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Nutrient stress in flowering stage: “95% of CBD yield using one-third less fertilizer”

“Indoor medicinal cannabis cultivation systems enable year-round cultivation and better control of growing factors, however, such systems are energy and resource intensive. Nutrient deprivation during flowering can trigger nutrient translocation and modulate the production of cannabinoids, which might…

CAN (ON): Canopy Growth Corporation celebrates grand opening of consolidated Smiths Falls operations

CAN (ON): Canopy Growth Corporation celebrates grand opening of consolidated Smiths Falls operations Despite the layoffs and reduced footprint, Canopy Growth Corporation says it remains committed to Smiths Falls. Canopy Growth Corporation officially celebrated the opening of its new head office and…

US (CA): "5% increase in cannabis yield, 5% reduction in energy usage, 50% improvement in installation efficiency"

Fluence announced the success of its partnership with Oakfruitland, a California-based cannabis cultivator. According to the company, Fluence lighting has outperformed competitor LEDs used by Oakfruitland, leading to a 5% increase in Oakfruitland's yield, a 5% reduction in energy usage (despite higher…

“To provide flowers with optimal airflow, we utilize a bottom-up airflow"

Failing to dry cannabis properly is like tripping on the finish line, however, the financial consequences may be more serious than losing a race. “One of the first things I ask the grower is what segment they are aiming for,” says Nick Abbingh with Cannabis-Drying. That’s why the company has developed a…

Growers and chemist innovate with new and existing products

In the world of horticulture, cleaning greenhouses and equipment is a challenging and demanding task. Growers strive for thorough cleaning without the use of brushes, preferably with cold water and minimal use of harmful chemicals to protect the environment. The cleaning process of AR-coated glass must…

Growcoon officially approved for organic cultivation in Spain

The "OK Compost" certificate confirms the high environmental compatibility of Growcoon. After decomposition, nothing remains except water and CO2. Nevertheless, a product must be formally approved for use in organic cultivation. Assessment and regulation are carried out at the European level by FiBL: the…

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Goodness Growth Holdings announces departure of Chief Financial Officer

Goodness Growth Holdings announced that the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, John Heller, will depart the Company effective September 30 to accept a new external opportunity. Interim Chief Executive Officer Josh Rosen will assume the additional role of Interim Chief Financial Officer.Executive Chairman…

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US (NJ): Regulators to discuss best ways to get licenses approved at conference

New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission will begin accepting applications for wholesalers, distributors, and delivery services next week.“The launch of these new cannabis business license classes represents a significant step in the continued growth and diversification of New Jersey’s cannabis…

"From biocontrol to packaging and everything in between"

With biocontrol agents, cleaning products, branding possibilities, and a dehumidification system, the team with Global Horticultural is hoping to help growers reach the next level. At the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, which takes place next week, they've doubled their footprint. High-power cleaning…

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Greenway launches its first two consumer brands

Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation announced the culmination of the commercialization process by launching its first two brands and SKUs, which have been accepted by the Ontario Cannabis Store ("OCS") through the Winter 2023-2024 product call. "Going to market with our own products has been part of…

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GuavaBay Exotics in Downtown Los Angeles is down with the crown. Faster veg cycles and higher plant vigor equates to more consistent and uniform flowering density. King Solomon Nutrients produces better yield, potency, and terpene profiles PLUS reduces your growing costs with an easy to use 2-part A/B product. Your success is…

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US (ME): Medical cannabis industry worries proposed rules create ‘new obstacles’ for their businesses

Medical cannabis caregivers told state regulators they are worried that proposed rules will make it harder for them to operate amid rising electric costs, falling prices, and competition from the recreational market. The revised regulations, written in response to directives from state lawmakers, clarify…

Using ionization in your greenhouse: "Dare to take that step too"

If it works in hospitals, why can the greenhouse horticulture sector also not benefit from ionization? That baffles Inventor Aad van der Starre. Google this Dutchman's name, and news reports will immediately pop up from all sorts of sectors. Aad's company, Freshlight's unique ionization innovations have…

Water treatment company nominated for innovation award

Mienis Water is one of the last 10 nominated companies in the Netherlands at the Nederlandse Innovatie Monitor, an award of the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation. Through the 55 years Mienis Water has been active in membrane technology, many innovations have come from their hand, which are now…