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The benefits and challenges of retrofitting cannabis facilities

“Retrofitting a cannabis facility can save costs and time. At the same time, each cultivation facility is unique in its needs. Very rarely does an…

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How to prune to increase yields

Just like trimming our hair, plants need trimming as well, and that’s often referred to as pruning. For indoor growers, pruning is an essential practice to control the size,…

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US (CT): Hemp farmers want to grow cannabis, but it may not happen

A bill that would allow existing hemp growers in Connecticut to cultivate THC-laden cannabis is likely dead in the water, according to legislators.  "The…

US (NM): Schwazze to increase footprint in NM through new acquisitions

Schwazze has signed definitive documents to acquire certain assets of Sucellus, LLC, pursuant to which the Company will manage Everest Apothecary,…

Full bioplastic line to combat plastic waste launched

454 Bags has announced the launch of its full bioplastic line of cultivation supplies, including vacuum bags, drum liners, tote liners, and cannabis storage…

RED Horticulture opens PARC:

"We can develop even more efficient lighting strategies from our new research center"

"The opening of PARC marks a new chapter in RED's history," said Louis Golaz, CEO and co-founder of RED Horticulture, earlier this month while opening…

Gary Santo resigns as CEO of Tilt Holdings, Tim Conder appointed Interim CEO

Gary Santo has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Tilt Holdings, and board of directors member, Tim Conder, is appointed Interim CEO, effective…

US (CA): Santa Barbara County reports declining cannabis tax revenue

Santa Barbara grows more weed than any county in the state, making up 22% of all active cannabis cultivation licenses issued by the California…

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US: Sen. Booker says lawmakers will ‘resurrect’ cannabis banking bill

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) says that lawmakers are working to “resurrect” a package of cannabis reform legislation from the last session, acknowledging…

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US (AR): MMJ sales up 7.1% in the first quarter

MMJ sales in Arkansas during the first quarter of the year totaled $70.5 million, up 7.14% compared with sales in the same quarter of 2022, according…

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Oklahoma's cannabis companies look to become forerunners in growing business

About the same time Oklahoma voters were walking up to voting booths and rejecting the State Question 820 recreational marijuana referendum, Arshad…

Jamaica advocates for inclusion in cannabis industry

The ministry of industry, investment, and commerce continues to advocate for the inclusion of more Jamaican farmers in the cultivation of ganja as part of…

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US (DE): Governor John Carney comments on cannabis legislation

“In the coming days, I will allow House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 to be enacted into Delaware law without my signature. These two pieces of legislation…