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Shifts in substrate choices shape cannabis cultivation practices

Gold Flora trading suspended in Canada

Czech Republic: General practitioners to be able to perscribe MMJ from April

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

CAN: New CHRO for Village Farms International

Sector | Company news

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Beyond Plenty’s bankruptcy filing: Industry reactions signal a reality check for CEA

US: Grown Rogue secures $7M credit line

HYTN entering into German cannabis market

US: 3 companies default on their leases with Innovative Industrial Properties

US (MA): Inspector General finds ‘egregious’ problem at Cannabis Control Commission

US (CA): Gold Flora files for voluntary bankruptcy

US (CA): Shield Compliance partners with KeyPoint Credit to support cannabis banking

Sector | Market info

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US (FL): Judges rule that skyrocketing license fees are legal

US (IL): Lawmakers propose bill to change MMJ tax code

US (MN): Over 3,500 applicants for cannabis business licenses

US (CA): Humboldt County extends deadline for tax payments

South African President backs stakeholder engagement on cannabis food regulations

US (VT): Trade war causes massive uncertainty for growers

US (PA): MMJ firms spent big on pro-cannabis lobbying in 2024

Sector | Cultivation

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Unlocking the flavor balancing esters in cheese cultivars
JinHyung Cho, ioCrops

Data-driven workforce management system helps growers improve labor efficiency

CAN: Aurora discovers genetic resistance against powdery mildew
WUR launches RootzoneLab

"We want to prevent growers from making unnecessary investments"
Horti tech scans cannabis seeds to determine key characteristics for growers

“Every seed from now on can be the best seed”
Cultibio expands expertise with new partner Steven Jeanty

"Investors are learning from precedents and seeking stable investments"

Increasing the survival chances of miropropagated cannabis plants

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 (AR): From an idea to a thriving business

US (MI): Cannabis processor shut down after series of violations

US (FL): New odor uproar for Trulieve

US (AR): Legal limbo for Storm Nolan cultivation license

Scaling craft cannabis: a balance of quality and growth in a competitive market

US (MI): Judge finds that testing lab founded by cops violated state laws

US (MS): MMJ testing lab hit with lawsuit from its own insurer

Sector | Management information

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

Virgin Islands: Cultivation and micro-cultivation applications open on March 31

US: Resource Innovation Institute announces six new board members

Anna Shlimak appointed as CFO of Cronos

US: New VP of Investor Relations for Glass House Brands

U.S. dollar weakens amid tariff concerns as yen strengthens on BOJ rate hike expectations

Agrify makes changes to Board of Directors

Sector | Regulations

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US (CT): New legislation could see hemp farmers allowed to grow cannabis

US (CA): County updates odor ordinances

US (NY): Binghamton City Council discusses proposed cannabis legislation at Town Hall

US (KY): Richmond City Commission considering allowing cultivation in industrial park zones

US (AL): Despite pushback, lawmakers continue with regulatory bans

US (MN): New regulation would see cannabis, hemp retailers register with the city

US (CA): Richmond receives $600,000 grant to support cannabis equity program

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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John Dol

Henry Berman

David Polley

Sector | Personal news

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In memoriam: Maarten Vegt

Sector | General export

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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 (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

US (MA): Mold contamination worse than initially reported

US (PA): Stricter product testing bill gains steam

US (CO): Recalls issued on contaminated retail flower

US (CO): Poor testing leaves consumers at risk

Sector | Climate

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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

US: National Hemp Association awarded $19.6M to monitor impact of hemp cultivation

Sector | Crop protection

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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

Combatting spider mites hotspots at the earliest stage

Sector | Energy

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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

2025 rebate guide launched for North America

Balancing energy innovation with agricultural production

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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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

US (MN): Itasca County may soon see two cannabis grows

"All of our steel is sourced in the U.S"

Sector | Lighting

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Photo report LichtEvent: Growers share experiences with full LED

US: TSRGrow partnership aims to help energy efficiency for growers

"By dividing a greenhouse into lighting zones, each crop receives precisely what it needs at the right time”

Spanish medical cannabis grower to improve lighting in their cultivation facility

DesignLights Consortium releases updated technical requirements for LED based horticultural lighting

Using intercanopy and subcanopy lighting to maximize yield

2025 Mint White Series grow light aims to produce quality yields

Sector | Packaging

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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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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”

US (OK): State run testing labs to debut in 2025

Sector | Starting material

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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?

Looking at different growing media in horticulture

Looking into the uses of biochar

Steamed and reused substrates tested in Belgium strawberry production

The fine art of coconut substrates

Sector | Technique

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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

New software platform aims to optimize water treatment

Nanobubble supplier expands irrigation technology portfolio

Examining new solutions in an ever changing world

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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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
Indoor Ag-Con kicks off

Awards, tarrifs, educational tracks and happy hour
AI and LED integration discussed at Cannabis Summit

"AI has no power without the wisdom to use it"

US (CA): Cal Poly Humboldt to host second Symposium on Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship

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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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

New robotic gap filling solution aims to optimize plant production

Using technology to reduce costs

US: New terpene infusion machine launches