Seed meets Technology: Anticipation through innovation

"It is nice to see how the fair is also a bit of a reunion of 'old warriors' in the trade," Vertify director Johan Kos said towards the end of Day 1 of Seed meets Technology. The eighth edition of the specialist fair kicked off on Tuesday, the 27th of September.  For three days, connoisseurs from the profession…

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Full-day workshop on HVAC design and controls for optimal indoor plant environments

Dr. Nadia Sabeh, Founder and CEO of Dr. Greenhouse, will be hosting the company’s HVAC & Controls Workshop prior to the start of the MJBizCon conference in Las Vegas. The workshop promotes the effective and efficient climate management of crops grown indoors and in greenhouses. Presented by Dr. Nadia…

Grow Up Conference and Expo

CAN: Grow Up Conference and Expo wraps up in Niagara Falls

Grow Up Conference, and Expo has completed its sixth annual event based in Niagara Falls, this year being held from Sunday, September 11th until Tuesday, September 13th. Grow Up provided a 2-day conference schedule, a collaborative B2B expo, networking opportunities, focused workshops on science and…

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CAN: Lift&Co. Expo returns to Vancouver in January

Lift&Co. Expo will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Bldg 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, on January 12-14, 2023.Lift&Co. Expo is a Canadian event for seasoned professionals, adult-use and medical consumers, industry associations, sectoral pioneers, dedicated media, and specialist investors…

Online training course: Tips and tricks for surviving the energy crisis

The current record-breaking energy prices are having a major impact on high-tech horticulture. Many growers will need to make considerable energy savings in order for their businesses to survive the coming winter. This cost pressure is causing companies to look for creative solutions. Some growers have…

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2022 Canadian Greenhouse Conference takes place next week

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference returns to its roots with a full in-person event this October. Join growers, speakers, and exhibitors from around the world in beautiful Niagara Falls to network, discover, and learn. Over 230 exhibiting companies will fill the trade show floor showcasing the newest…

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US (MI): University’s Hemp Field Day provides insight into budding industry

Industry excitement around industrial hemp was on full display Wednesday at Lincoln University's Hemp Field Day. Research is thriving, farmers are interested, and processing facilities are looking to expand. Lincoln's Hemp Institute, a national leader in industrial hemp research, is helping lead the way.…

US (NV): Cannabis company to host 'Project Clean Slate' clinic in honor of National Expungement Week

The Source+ will recognize National Expungement Week by partnering with non-profit organizations, Nevada Legal Services (NLS), and Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s (M4MM) social justice program, Project Clean Slate, to host the annual expungement clinic. The clinic will take place at The Source+…

Mississippi medical cannabis company honors patients on World Alzheimer's Day

Kelly Williams, Mississippi's first female medical cannabis entrepreneur, joined the fight for medical options in Mississippi after her father died from Alzheimer's, a disease estimated to affect roughly 6 million Americans. On World Alzheimer's Day, Williams hopes to honor her father's memory by shining…

National farm safety and health week

According to statistics from The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), every day, approximately 100 farmworkers suffer a lost time injury, with the…

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Businesses to help develop Thailand as Asia’s hub for hemp industries

Private businesses in Thailand are looking to network with hemp suppliers in order to capitalize on the plant’s industrial and medical potential. The Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association (TIHTA) recently signed a cooperation agreement with 12 manufacturing industries to showcase innovations and…

Portugal: Legislation, markets, and digital transformation debated at the Medical Cannabis Europe Conference

The global medical cannabis market met this week in Lisbon to discuss the current state of cultivation and its different uses to combat chronic ailments and other health problems. Specialists from around the world shared their thoughts on the market and the demands of the population in different…

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US (CA): How to improve your facility efficiency

Are you a California grower looking to learn more about ways to improve your facility efficiency? Resource Innovation Institute (RII), in collaboration with Southern California Edison, are pleased to present a free webinar on Facility Design & Construction Best Practices for Efficient Indoor Agriculture…

US (NV): Virtual tour of commercial cultivation facility to help students towards a successful career

Cannabis Community College announces the addition of Evan Marder as Professor of Cultivation for the Cultivation Essentials course. Part of the recently launched 5 Course Essentials Bundle, the curriculum offers a 360-degree view of the cannabis life cycle, equipping students with the skills they need to…

Getting it right the first time - commercial-scale facility design and operations

The phrase ‘getting it right the first time’ may sound easier than it really is when it comes to commercial-scale cannabis cultivation. With so many moving parts involved in cannabis cultivation, it’s no wonder why growers and operators struggle to keep their crops and their bottom line in balance. The…

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Webinar on how to start a cannabis business

OnPoint Learning is hosting a live, virtual webinar series called Starting a Cannabis Business. The series consists of five one-hour webinars starting on September 14th and running through early October. It covers preparing to apply for a license, pitching investors, creating security and operating…

US (NV): 35,000 industry professionals to gather at MJBizCon

MJBizCon is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 16-18, 2022. Along with MJBizCon, the reMind Psychedelics, Business Forum, also owned by Emerald’s Xcelerator Division, CannaVest Institutional Investment Conference, and the Hall of Flowers Experience events will comprise MJBizCon…

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US (IL): SIU to host hemp and cannabis symposium

Once an enormously important cash crop worldwide, hemp was driven out of the marketplace by the stringent laws prohibiting its intoxicating cousin, cannabis. But this versatile plant is making a comeback, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will soon host a gathering of experts and enthusiasts to…

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Future-proof seed treatments and treated seeds

Future-proof seed treatments and treated seeds are a hot topic; what is currently being researched, and which new regulations are in the wings? The proposed European regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products, the draft guidance document on the treatment of seeds and treated seeds,…

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US: Career summit promotes cannabis jobs in New York

"This industry is in its infancy, and so many things are possible right now," Tiffany Walters, founder of NYS Cannabis Connect, said. "There's no better time to get into cannabis than right now because in five years when everyone else is starting out, you'll already be an expert." Hundreds of New Yorkers…

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Ireland: Demonstration planned to urge government to expand medical cannabis access

A demonstration will take place at the Department of Health tomorrow to urge the government to expand access to medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and other conditions.  The demonstration is being organized by the Patients for Safe Access group amid concerns that people cannot afford the costs…

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US (PA): "The event was an opportunity for hemp farmers to explore varieties and growing strategies"

A Lancaster County seed distributor invited the public to check out its trial of nine industrial hemp varieties. The August 16-17 field days at King’s AgriSeeds attracted about 70 people.Of the varieties being tested at the company’s research farm, some are for fiber applications, some are for grain, and…

New business reality series "The Next Marijuana Millionaire" kicks off

Cannabis is a multibillion-dollar industry, and everyone wants in. Host and Co-Creator Michael "BigMike" Straumietis, CEO and Founder of Advanced Nutrients, is out to discover the next major player. "The Next Marijuana Millionaire" premiered exclusively on the G4+ app, a social media app for the cannabis…

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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…