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4/20 stories, pt. 5:

"The proposed regulation changes will dramatically improve our access to export markets"

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Launch of molecular test for sex determination in cannabis

Trilogene Seeds releases triploid cannabis seed line

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US (KY): Governor announces lottery to award first round of business licenses

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US (OR): Heat lamp causes fire at Jacksonville cannabis drying facility, injures one

Sector | Company news

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Red Sea conflict reroutes more shipping to Malaga, Spain
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Constellation Brands moves itself further away from Canopy Growth

Edwin van den Berg appointed as CEO of Boal

Nature's Miracle to acquire Agrify
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What happens when a company commits to being green
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US (FL): Partnership to expand ATM solutions for the cannabis industry

CannMart ships first cannabis products to Australia

Sector | Market info

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EU/GB border controls update:

Tightening of the rules in the Border Target Operating Model on April 30
4/20 stories, pt. 4:

"The NZ market has grown by almost 2.5 times over the past year"
4/20 stories, pt. 3:

Thailand: "We know that this industry is here to stay"
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US (MN): St. Paul proposal would allow cannabis businesses throughout commercial corridors
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US (MA): Cannabis equity businesses get state money after years of waiting
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US: Cannabis industry leaders eyeing Florida investments ahead of November vote
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Bedrocan:

"Historic cannabis law change in Germany does not yet serve the patient"

Sector | Cultivation

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Dinafem

Hyperspectral imaging and machine learning for the classification of medical cannabis

Germany: "Within just 12 weeks, you could be cultivating and running your cannabis club"

Rua Bioscience partners with Cannprisma for trials in Portugal
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CAN: Improving hemp yields to increase profitability for farmers

New cannabis cultivation container launched
University of the Basque Country

Hyperspectral imaging and machine learning classify medical cannabis

New cannabis grow container launched

Sector | Marketing & promotion

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Mississippi restrictions on medical cannabis advertising upheld by federal judge

Brand licensing agreement for Violet Tourist announced

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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US: Federal OSHA officials discuss cannabis industry worker safety
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US (MA): 18,000 sqft facility announces inaugural harvest
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US: Connecticut’s newest cannabis micro-cultivator
Andrew Olley and Tracey Perez, Medicinal Harvest:

Australia: "Profitable cultivation in a challenging environment"
Free Rain Farms

US (WA): "We've adopted the Dutch concept of growing very efficiently"
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US (WA): Local grower enjoys discovering new cannabis strains at greenhouse
Mike Kindrat, Avextra:

Portugal: “We’re starting small, but aim to scale up production to keep up with the German demand”

Sector | Management information

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Todd West appointed as COO of Jushi
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Felicia Snyder appointed as independent chair of the board of StateHouse
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William Stoufer appointed as President of Balanced Health Botanicals

Paul McCarthy appointed as President of the Cannabis Council of Canada

Ernst Rustenhoven appointed as CEO of I Love Growing Marijuana
Cann Group Limited

Cann Group CEO resigns after 14 months

US (MD): Grower bolsters leadership team and spurs market growth

Sector | Regulations

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US (NC): Local business owners left in limbo as AG calls for change in hemp law
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US (FL): Cannabis industry leaders not high on investing yet
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US (AL): Medical cannabis company asks court to give license, overrule Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
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US (MO): Supreme Court denies cannabis license to applicant with insufficient paperwork
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JuicyFields’ nearly $700M cannabis scam case leads to 9 arrests
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US (KY): Lawmakers expedite MMJ licensing, pass on extra conditions
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US: Budding cannabis law courses are growing—but not fast enough

Sector | Product information

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"This product can do more than we currently know"

Grower and chemist innovate with new and existing products

New dehumidifier created with small-space projects in mind
Plant Products:

"New broad spectrum bioinsecticide back by popular demand"

Sector | Today on Social Media

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Christine Coates

Pipp Horticulture

Carl Haffner

Marry Jane AG

Bassani Medical

Puro New Zealand
Dreamstime

Northern lights seen in the Netherlands and Belgium

Sector | Personal news

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In memoriam: Kees de Groot

Sector | General export

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Greenfern

New Zealand grower exports to EU and UK

Timelapse Panama Canal - Pacific Ocean

Sector | Climate

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How fixing a customer's problem turned these guys into night-time heat loss science nerds:

Blazing hot by day but freezing at night

A reliable method for great chiller performance
Exploring the application of the Solarwoven greenhouse covering:

“It turns out there doesn’t have to be one way to use this versatile covering”
Jacob Smith, FabricAir:

“Proper air distribution prevents microclimates and inhibits bacteria growth”
Dave Donohoe, Breeza Industrial:

“Customized airflow plans optimize conditions at every stage of crop development”

"Air circulation in dehumidifier ensures consistent bud quality, and protection against molds"

"The system's versatility and scalability ensures optimal performance for any grower"

Sector | Crop protection

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Fungus eating beetle discovered in tomato greenhouse

Biobest opens new predatory mite production facility
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Plant viruses and viroids in cannabis production

Megan Foley joins Impello Biosciences team
Causes and solutions of botrytis in greenhouses: the case of basil

“There are various ways to fight botrytis, but prevention remains the most effective one”
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Guarding your grow: Essential strategies for cannabis pest management
Takvivat Ripen, Kasta:

Thailand: “We’ve been able to fix the mold issues we had in our trial production”

Sector | Energy

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CAN (BC): East Ladner cannabis greenhouse to use RNG

Research explores hemp's ability to replace peat moss

German biomass boiler producer expands to North America
Fighting volatility in natural gas:

Robust biomass systems key to sustainable greenhouse heating

UK: Horticulture included in latest phase of Energy Transformation Fund
New construction rebates for greenhouses

"In California, a cannabis grower received $200,000 for their new greenhouse"

Efficiency boost with new solar panel on water basins

Sector | Greenhouse building

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US (NJ): "I’m excited to be bringing the success of our Maine cannabis operations to my home state"

US (GA): Medical cannabis facility coming to Milledgeville
“Good price with reliable quality is our biggest strength”:

Every big greenhouse starts with small parts
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US (NJ): Women-owned cannabis facility opening in Vernon
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US (CA): Cause of fire at large cannabis greenhouse in Carpinteria under investigation

CAN: Lakeshore municipality faces regulatory hurdles for greenhouse policies
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US (FL): 23-acre cultivation facility to be built near The Villages

Sector | Fertilizers

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Ginkgo Bioworks acquires AgBiome

New Iron Powder launched as a sustainable organic solution for plant health

Brock-farm partnership tests wool as sustainable soil enhancer
Dinesh Dholliwar, Optic Foliar:

“Growers can now spray with the lights on, without any damage or burning”
Biota Nutri

Plant-based fertilizers receive Organic Certification

"One of the most balanced, clean, and cost-effective nutrient solutions"
Imio

Turning cannabis waste biomass into an organic fertilizer

Sector | Lighting

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Mastering the move from HPS to LED lighting

Dynamic LED system expanded with new features for enhanced grower control

Barron Lighting Group appoints Paul Gray as Director of Growlite

Keep learning more about LED cultivation: "Which knobs can you turn, and how do you do that?"

New lighting modules launched for indoor farmers

LED lamps provide a different greenhouse climate
Lumatek Zeus 3.1

"The most exciting part of our new light is the increased PPFD"

Sector | Organic

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Growcoon officially approved for organic cultivation in Spain

Sector | Packaging

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Cannabis brand achieves plastic negative certification across all product lines
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US (MA): Program provides incentives for recycling of cannabis packaging

US: New partnership to bring harvest bags nationwide

CAN: Partnership to launch Cannabis Recycling Program

Sector | Post-harvest

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US (CT): New anti-microbial remediation system unveiled

Macedonian grower steps up drying process to preserve structural integrity of flowers
Arnau Juscafresa, Master Products:

“Automation not only reduces labor and operating costs, it also improves product quality”

"Flowers retained 16% more terpenes compared to traditional drying methods"
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Cannabis-grinding study could lead to safer workplaces
Christina Lake Cannabis

"With exciting new genetics, we are prepping mother plants for the 2024 season"

Portugal: Delving deeper into the opportunities and challenges of cannabis drying

Sector | Starting material

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New ready-to-use coco grow bags launched

Plastic-free substrate trials ongoing

Pine bark as a sustainable substrate alternative
Jeff Taylor joins CompaqPeat

Providing tailored substrate solutions to the North American market

"Our new F1 hybrid seeds provide higher yields, stress tolerance and HLVd-resistance"

Understanding cannabis seed hardiness through epigenetic inheritance

Oasis Grower releases cradle-to-grave carbon footprint assessment of engineered foam substrate

Sector | Technique

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TPS launches multiple-environment water quality measurement device:

“Easily testing input water or wastewater”

The Netherlands: Stolze acquires all activities of Elektravon Tuinbouw

Optimal cleaning of greenhouse floors

New plant growth chamber software from Conviron

Spring cleaning tips for your horti business
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US (IL): Gold Flora improves operations with SAP ERP solution
Techponics, one of the new StartLife Accelerate startups:

"Our leafy-greens cultivation system combines advantages of DFT and MGS at a low investment cost"

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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Webinar helps ag industry protect itself from cyber threats

Photo report: ICBC Berlin 2024

ICBC Berlin comes to an end

US (NC): CEAg World Conference Expo taking place on August 26-28, in Raleigh
ICBC Berlin:

“The current positivity and excitement reminds me of the industry from years ago”

NL: Event at cannabis R&D shows off research prowess

NL: Discussing cultivation techniques and the Dutch experiment at the Cannabis Summit

Sector | Machinery

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Decontamination company launches air filtration system

New pipe rail trolley launched at Fruit Logistica
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Jamie Tuinstra, Modine Heating:

"The need for proper HVAC continues to grow"
Launch of hash washer:

"Large scale production used to be a daunting challenge"
David Sandelman, Cannatrol:

From cheese to cannabis: “The technology gives complete control of the drying and curing process”

Sector | Innovations

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US: "Keeping growers in the licensed market is key to prevent impacts to stream"

Texas A&M leads study of industrialized hemp varieties