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How to cut costs when using fertigation to grow cannabis

For a cannabis cultivator, fertilizer and irrigation can be some of the steepest costs after labor. But the…

News June 17
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These four pests could harm your outdoor cannabis grow this season

It's no secret that many insects love cannabis, but research shows that four main pests do the majority…

News June 16
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It’s time for marijuana businesses to act like a mature industry and protect youth

I have raised teens in Colorado during the past decade, so I’ve had a front-row seat to the…

News June 16
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Cannabis MSO Columbia Care to buy Denver-based Medicine Man for $42M

New York-based multistate operator Columbia Care said Tuesday it agreed to acquire Medicine Man, a vertically integrated marijuana…

News June 15
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Green job crunch: Rising hourly wages squeeze marijuana businesses

Marijuana businesses that remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic now face a brand-new challenge: tight labor markets and…

News June 15
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Equity in cannabis: Q&A with Sumayyah Emeh-Edu, Canopy’s VP of diversity and inclusion

Sumayyah Emeh-Edu, the new vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth…

News June 15
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How cannabis extractors can ensure their organic products stay clean

Organic marijuana and hemp products can fetch two and three times more than conventional cannabis, but the path…

News June 10
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Bill to restrict Colorado marijuana industry awaits governor’s signature

Legislation in Colorado to limit marijuana concentrate purchases, add more labeling requirements and crack down on underage medical…

News June 9
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How cannabis companies use technology to get direct consumer feedback

Cannabis producers and retailers alike have a stake in improving their product selection, and acting on customer feedback…

News June 8
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How to mitigate mold and microbials in extracted cannabis products

Three words that can wreck a cannabis manufacturer's day, week, month, maybe even year: mold and microbials.

News June 4
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