David Sandelman, Cannatrol:

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

“The technology was originally developed for the cheese industry. In the past, a particular cheese would always be made during a particular time of…

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Malta: Cannabis regulator grants first two ‘in-principle’ licenses

The Authority on the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) has confirmed it has granted the first two in-principle licenses to prospective cannabis…

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US (AL): Were more minority-owned businesses awarded licenses second time around?

Earlier this month, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awarded eight licenses to companies that qualified as a majority owned by a member of a…

LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer chosen by FDA to enhance consumer safety

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has selected the LightLab 3 High Sensitivity (HS) Cannabis Analyzer to play a role in its efforts to regulate…

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US (CA): How a family-owned farm became one of the best selling CA brands

An American success story grows out of the harsh regulatory environment of California cannabis. The mom-and-pop grow team at Fig Farms is doing…

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US: Regulators tell Congress to focus on more than just CBD by regulating other cannabinoids

State cannabis regulators are telling congressional lawmakers that their investigation into the lack of federal rules for hemp-derived CBD products…

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US (ME): Cannabis boom is leaving behind Aroostook growers

As Maine’s vigorous cannabis scene explodes in retail markets, Aroostook County growers say the boom means more work for less money. Safe Alternatives…

Two new LED luminaires introduced

P.L. Light Systems has added two additional LED products to their ParFX™ product family: the ParFX™ Ultra and TriPlane™ Linear. "With a light output of…

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US (VA): Hemp businesses start to see inspections and fines under new law

Businesses around Virginia are beginning to face fines from state regulators who say the retailers are out of compliance with laws restricting the…

UK: New range of biofertilizers launched

Bionema Group Ltd, a UK-based biocontrol technology developer and manufacturer of biocontrol, biostimulants, and biofertilizers, has announced the…

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UK: Collaborative opportunities with the Netherlands to deliver AI-centered solutions in ag

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture & Controlled Environment Agri Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) with the Netherlands is a…

David Rene Rodriguez, Magtech:

"If you can apply hydroponics broadly in tomatoes, why wouldn’t you do it in cotton?"

Is it a pepper plant? A new type of cannabis? A strange tomato? Nope, it isn't. It's cotton that's growing in this Spanish greenhouse. Collaborating…

Talent for top horticultural jobs

The recruiters at Green Career Consult have, for some months, been working to attract talent for top horticultural positions. The Dutch company has…