How to build a better flower room

The flower room is the soul of the indoor cannabis facility. It’s where all tours with business partners and excitable local press corps members…

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US (CA): New joint venture to set up nursery in Watsonville, CA

LEEF Brands partnered with Lifted Organics for a joint venture nursery, where both entities will hold an equal 50% ownership stake. This joint venture,…

New LED series for vertical farming and crop science applications introduced

With the launch of the LL-Series, Valoya introduces their recent innovation in LEDs for research applications and controlled environment agriculture.…

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EU: Commission decides to partially register a European Citizens' Initiative on Cannabis

The Commission decided to partially register a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) entitled 'European Cannabis Initiative.' The organizers call on the Commission to: convene a trans-E…

Cannabis products are nearly 70% more potent than past decades, report shows

In recent decades the variety of cannabis products and potency have both seen drastic increases, experts say. The Natural Center for Natural Products…

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

Watershed scientists have been exploring how the water use footprint of licensed cannabis compares to unlicensed cannabis water demand, residential…

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US (ME): "Our canopy space went from 1,000 to 2,000 sq. ft."

"We take our love and pride for this plant and really want to manifest that in all our business practices. We strive to curate a menu of unique…

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US (VT): Cannabis growers, retailers call for loosening of regulations

Vermont cannabis farmers and retailers say state lawmakers need to take more steps to allow for Vermont’s budding pot marketplace to bloom. A group of…

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US (OK): MMJ grows are suing over safety inspection requirements

Medical marijuana grows in Oklahoma have been told time is up to get in compliance with fire and building codes. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and…

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US (VA): Rival Virginia bills to legalize sales head to house and senate floor votes

Two competing bills to legalize commercial cannabis sales in Virginia are now headed to votes on the floors of the House of Delegates and Senate,…

Appointed as Global Director of Business Development:

Mauricio Manotas joins Excalibur Plastics

Mauricio Manotas has been appointed as Global Director of Business Development at Excalibur Plastics. In his new role, Manotas will spearhead strategic…

US: Universities launch cannabis product development and design certificate

In response to increased consumer demand for a wider array of cannabis products, Green Flower–the nation's leader in cannabis education–has launched a…