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Next publication on January 2, 2025

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Made in Detroit: Making the industry work for women

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Missouri regulators announce new rules to target "predatory" contracts

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Medical cannabis accounts for less than 1% of Michigan sales

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Rubicon Organics promotes Melanie Ramsey to Chief Operating Officer

Sector | Company news

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India: Nauni University opens applications for PhD programmes for 2024-25
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Chicago Atlantic and Lineage Merchant Partners announce merger agreements

Cannabist Company launches partnership with Ric Flair in Delaware
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Andermatt announces acquisition of Entocare

Quality Horticulture expands distribution platform into US
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Rhode Island grower fined for not properly tracking samples
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Rapper Future's cannabis line launches in Ohio

Sector | Market info

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US (MI): Cannabis prices at lowest point since legalization
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US (DC): Researchers highlight different law interpretations for MMJ
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Zimbabwe: Production challenges hurting growers
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German Ministry of Agriculture issues ordinance on cannabis research projects

UNLV releases reports on Nevada cannabis industry
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Grown Rogue commences sales in New Jersey
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Experimental phase of Dutch coffeeshop experiment starts in April

Sector | Cultivation

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How does a plant cool during water stress?

F1 hybrid seeds to hit the market in the first quarter of 2025
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Study examines how nutrition and planting density affect yield
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Delaware university offers three new cannabis courses
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Study examines how F1 seeds affect yield, crop uniformity
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Study examines the cost of hydroponically grown hemp

Praise for greenhouse operations at opening of Westland collective water treatment plant

Sector | Marketing & promotion

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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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The Hemp Mine

"Farmers face enough challenges without having to reinvent the wheel"

Standing out in the competitive Michigan market

Malawi's first licensee aims to be unique in an infant industry

‘A harvest for the ages’: California cannabis growers report bountiful crop
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Falconers start cannabis cultivation
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Testing reveals grower was illictly growing proprietary genetics
Patrik, Brix Cannabis: "It's refreshing we can focus on quality over quantity"

The 'Connecticut special': operating in a challenging regulatory environment

Sector | Management information

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New CEO named for cannabis packaging company

NL: Heliospectra announces new Manager of Technical Solutions
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US (NE): Officials deny witness tampering allegations
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Canada: StateHouse has entered bankruptcy proceedings

DryGair hires new CFO and Technical Support Manager

Patrick Ulloa appointed as Quality and Compliance Manager at Biortica

NZ: Greenfern Industries' Managing Director resigns

Sector | Regulations

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DOJ asks court to deny doctors' lawsuit to avoid rescheduling delay
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New York Governor signs bill to bring back Growers Showcase program
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US (KY): Over 1800 want medical cannabis certification
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France extends MMJ trials to aid patients in search for alternatives
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Alabama court rules that licenses can be revoked by commission
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US: Indiana republicans oppose legalization despite governors backing
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US (PA): Legalization bill faces rocky road ahead

Sector | Product information

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Online hydroponic system configurator to aid growers

The impact of coir-based media on the growth of cannabis plants
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The Cannabist Company launches dreamt brand
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US (WA): Intelligent irrigation systems coming for consumers
Chorus

US (MA): New technology aims to elevate indoor growing
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US (CO): New analytics tool to better manage workforce unveiled
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US (NV): Figgro announces cultivation management system at MJBizCon

Sector | Today on Social Media

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Ben Arnet

Grasshopper Farms

Innexo BV

The market is still growing

Sector | Personal news

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In memoriam: Maarten Vegt

Sector | General export

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HYTN announces successful cannabis export to the UK
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Rwanda positioning itself to become key exporter of medical cannabis

Sector | Health

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Health Canada releases Canadian cannabis use data for 2024
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US (MS): Professionals advocate for patient needs ahead of critical legislation session
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US (MN): OCM denies petition to add inhalers, flowers, concentrates to medical program
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US (NM): Products recalled over contamination concerns
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US: Maine recalls several products because of health concerns
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US (CA): Think tank provides state of California recommendations on cannabis potency
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New Zealand: Study shows that NZ MMJ has a higher THC amount than necessary

Sector | Climate

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Saving CO2 with higher ventilation rate
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US (CA): Fines proposed as town fumes over odor
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US (CA): Study says that packaging makes it impossible for industry to be sustainable

Avoiding peak demand and blackouts in cooling systems
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US: National Hemp Association awarded $19.6M to monitor impact of hemp cultivation
Subsoil research increased in central and southern Italy

Meeting the water needs of farms
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US (CA): USDCC publishes environmental impact report

Sector | Crop protection

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List of pest control products that meet California's cannabis regulations released
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Effective strategies to maintain plant health during winter

Finding a balance in crop protection - even in harsh climates
BioBee Biological Solutions, Canada

'Decreased insect mortality, consistent flow rates for your beneficial organisms'
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Study examines the micro-propagation of disease-free hemp

A lot of mischief avoided with 9 LED traps per hectare
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Koppert continues expansion in North America

Sector | Energy

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Balancing energy innovation with agricultural production

Win-win: Water management and energy generation with click system floating solar panels
Balancing between optimum CO2 and production

'Saving a lot' of CO2 by controlling outdoor air level
The Hague has no idea whether it works

NL: Harsh criticism of energy saving obligation

Carbo Culture announces new VP of Agribusiness
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New rebate subsidiary launched

Greenhouse CO2 use must and can be more efficient

Sector | Fertilizers

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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?
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A Cape Cod couple lost their restaurant lease. Now they're delivering cannabis

Use of fertilisers in EU agriculture down 10% in 2022
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Breaking down the power of nitrogen for cannabis

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 | Greenhouse building

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Sandwich panels with waterproof coupling
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US (CA): Conflict around property laws continues in Court of Appeals
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Isle of Man production facility planning receives green light
GreenTech and AVAG sign 6-year deal

"Dutch horticulture's strength lies in cooperation"
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US (NY): Wilson Village facility site raises questions

Jubilant Universal Fabricating keeps on growing
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US (OR): Bid deadline for Oregon grow facility announced

Sector | Lighting

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New lighting technology aims to simplify life for growers

Examining the pros and cons of different lighting systems for growers
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Effect of light intensity and different nutrient solutions on yield of flowers and cannabinoids

To dim or not to dim: Understanding DLI
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The effects of LED lighting on cannabinoids

"Ask for the light degradation when you consider investing in LEDs"

Examining the effects of the light spectrum on terpene levels

Sector | Packaging

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Cannabis packaging company secures patent for child-resistant paper tube
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Rhode Island cannabis packaging could get more colorful and informative
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Deadline for Missouri’s new cannabis plain packaging is Sept. 1

New compostable flower pod system unveiled

US (NY): New cannabis recycling program launched to collect empty packaging

Sector | Post-harvest

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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”
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US (OK): State run testing labs to debut in 2025
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US (ME): Recalls call state's testing measures into question

Mobius to unveil upcoming innovations and machine concepts at MjBizCon
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US (ME): Regulators increase audits of cannabis products after 3rd recall in 2 months
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US (ME): "Toxic" pesticides found in Maine products

Sector | Starting material

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“We felt it was time for a new generation of growing media to address the current-day issues growers face”
Biogrow increases coco production capacity with new dryer

“No longer at the mercy of inclement weather”
Coco supplier awarded for sustainability and innovation

Riococo triumphs on the global stage at International Business Awards

In coir production, it's about chain integration and innovation

Strategic partnership between Green Growmaster and Grow Glide
Arjan van Leest and Kyle Freedman, Jiffy:

“Peat-free growbags help growers reach higher yields sustainably”

New plugs aim to boost cannabis cloning efficiency

Sector | Technique

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Speaking the language of plants in automation

API must add value: "The market is not looking for gadgets"
BioTherm launches the Ultimate Grower Climate Control System

All-in-one solution aims to optimize all areas of growing

How to optimize workforce management

Addressing product variability in cannabis
NL: Eight edition of I-Grow Inside taking place on November 19

Will robotics take over humans in CEA?

Do smart-sensors ensure better crop results?

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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New features announced for Indoor Ag-Con 2025
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US (PA): State Senator's Planting Seeds podcast returns for a second season

NL: Theme square 'Power of Plants' opened at World Horti Center

Photo report: MJBizCon 2024

The second day of MJBizCon 2024

MJBizCon has kicked off

Advanced air sanitation solutions on display at MjBizCon 2024

Sector | Machinery

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Australian grower steps up inventory management and compliance game

Sector | Innovations

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US (OR): Portland cultivator aims to start delivery service
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Researchers study calcium-mediated salt stress tolerance in hemp
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CAN: Seed trial program delivers "remarkable" results
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US (VT): New storage technology released

Understanding synthetic seeds for large-scale cannabis production

"R&D plays a pivotal role in advancing the industry"
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US; Post harvest optimization technology produces a more consistent product