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Two maps showing the issues farmers are facing in the U.S. The first is of the Crop Moisture Index for August 7, the other is the percent of normal precipitation.

Cannabis growers seek solutions to water issues, including studying usage, monitoring theft

Cannabis growers in the American West haven’t escaped the massive water shortages this year that have forced farmers…

News August 13
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Oregon launches hemp inspection program in bid to root out illegal marijuana grows

Without question growers are cultivating unlicensed marijuana in southern Oregon and shipping it across the country. They have…

News August 12
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How promotions, discounts and markdowns add flexibility to cannabis retail pricing strategy

Retail cannabis pricing isn’t a “set-it-and-forget-it” exercise. “A pricing strategy must be agile because nobody has a crystal…

News August 8
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Former owners of Curaleaf subsidiary to pay $500K to settle cannabis lawsuit

The former owners of Oregon-based Cura Cannabis, one of the subsidiaries now owned by Massachusetts-based multistate operator Curaleaf,…

News August 6
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Cannabis companies looking to grow have more options than ever

Many marijuana executives share the goal of growing their businesses, but how they achieve that can take many…

News July 25
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An infographic visualizing new cannabis technology like adjustable lighting, automated control systems, water-content sensors and chemical-free pest control.

How cannabis growers are using new technology to be more productive, cut costs

Cannabis cultivators are using cutting-edge technology to increase efficiencies, cut down on labor costs and simply make their…

News July 21
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Cannabis sector shows resiliency during short COVID-19 recession

The economic recession in the U.S. caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was deep but lasted only…

News July 20
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Cannabis cultivation company GrowGeneration expands OR footprint

GrowGeneration Corp., one of the largest and fastest-growing cannabis-focused hydroponic and gardening chains in the nation, acquired Aqua…

News July 20
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New Oregon law reduces regulatory burdens for cannabis businesses

Oregon relaxed some of its cannabis regulations that industry officials said were limiting business growth, hurting licensees and…

News July 16
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Northwest ‘heat dome’ prompts new rules for outdoor cannabis growers

Marijuana cultivators in the Pacific Northwest are adopting new work restrictions to protect employees during this summer’s record-breaking…

News July 13
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