MMJdaily Newsletter | Monday, August 14, 2023

How intercanopy lighting increases yield in cannabis

"Additional intercanopy lighting allows more light to penetrate to lower parts of the plant, resulting in large, heavier flowers from top to bottom…

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Australian grower opens new $12m vertical farming facility

Medcan Australia, a fully integrated producer of medicinal cannabis, has bolstered its capacity to produce dried cannabis flowers with the official…

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Australia: First bill in Parliament to legalize cannabis nationally

Greens Senator Shoebridge has today introduced The Greens Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023 to permit the adult recreational use of cannabis across the…

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"Directory provides vetted list of banks and credit unions that serve the cannabis industry"

"Directory provides a vetted list of banks and credit unions that serve the cannabis industry and is published ahead of the annual PBC conference for…

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US (MI): Sales hit another record high, reaching $277M in July

Michigan cannabis sales reached yet another record high in July, with nearly $277 million worth of cannabis sold. Adult-use cannabis purchases…

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Having all farm controls in one place

"Handling farm processes from anywhere other than on-site isn't an issue anymore with our recently updated farming system, iGrowMaestro. It allows…

Biobest acquires Agrotech

Biobest has acquired Agrotech. Agrotech was founded in 1998 and is specialized in the supply of horticultural and crop protection products. The company has served growers in…

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US (NV): Scholarship for online cannabis education programs at the University of Nevada, Reno

Green Flower and the University of Nevada, Reno, will offer a scholarship opportunity to local students for industry-leading online cannabis education…

Greenhouse coverings to benefit from diffuse light

Greenhouse growers wishing to maximize production and achieve plant uniformity should check out the benefits of diffuse light in a greenhouse. Diffuse…

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US (NY): Hochul team flunked NY’s cannabis rollout while letting illicit market thrive, cannabis advocates say

The Hochul administration’s slow rollout of New York’s legal cannabis trade was a real buzzkill — and the market is still far from recovered from it,…

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US: Industry expert says lowering taxes on Illinois cannabis could boost sales

Illinois consumers pay the second highest taxes in the nation when they buy legal recreational cannabis, but an industry expert says sales may increase…

Platform allows trade of pre-owned CEA equipment

Recent bankruptcies have sent ripples through the indoor agriculture landscape, impacting both new entrants and seasoned growers. The silver lining in…

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US (NM): AG’s Office investigating cannabis facility for potential wage theft, trafficking

The New Mexico Attorney General’s office is investigating a cannabis facility in Torrance County for alleged wage theft and human or labor trafficking,…