Cannabis cultivation

New ALTA by Monnit PAR Light Meter Launches to Boost Smart Agriculture Operations

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Hardware, Retail, Data management, Energy, Technology, Environment, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Other Technology, Specialty, Science, Software, Internet, Utilities, Research, Lighting, Articles, Science and technology, Technology, Photosynthesis, Cannabis cultivation, Grow light, Pink, Daily light integral, Light meter, Par, Measuring instrument

The ALTA PAR Light Meter monitors the solar radiation spectrum (from 389 to 692 nanometers) that is the ideal light wavelength plants need for photosynthesis.

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  • The ALTA PAR Light Meter monitors the solar radiation spectrum (from 389 to 692 nanometers) that is the ideal light wavelength plants need for photosynthesis.
  • By connecting leaf light saturation to the Internet of Things (IoT) through the PAR Light Meter, growers get actionable data on their mobile devices and computers about how much light crops receive.
  • Our PAR Light Meter gives growers critical data to help fuel real-time decision-making about grow lighting in smart agriculture operations.
  • Daily Light Integral (DLI)the amount of PAR that lands on a square meter of crops during 24 hoursis also measured by the PAR Light Meter.

GrowGeneration Acquires Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply, Expands Footprint in California's Emerald Triangle

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Geography of California, California counties, Northern California, Cannabis cultivation, Cannabis in California, Emerald Triangle, Mendocino, Hydroponic garden, Hydroponics, Greenhouse

(NASDAQ: GRWG ), ("GrowGen" or the "Company") the nation's largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply, a Northern California-based hydroponic garden center, located in Mendocino, California.

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  • (NASDAQ: GRWG ), ("GrowGen" or the "Company") the nation's largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply, a Northern California-based hydroponic garden center, located in Mendocino, California.
  • Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply serves growers in Northern California's Emerald Triangle the largest cannabis-producing region in the country including Mendocino, Humboldt, and Trinity counties.
  • As one of the original garden centers in Mendocino, sales are expected to surpass $8 million annually.
  • We are proud to expand our presence in the area through a highly respected and leading hydroponics store such as Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply. "

Futuristic Perpetual Harvest Cannabis Facility Chooses Programmable Spectrum LED from Revolution Micro for its $40M Facility

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Entheogens, Euphoriants, Medicinal plants, Psychoactive drugs, Cannabis cultivation, Plants, Cannabis and religion, Cannabis, Branches of biology

Massachusetts cannabis company Green Care Collective has gathered a team of international cannabis experts to build the next evolution of cannabis cultivation; a perpetual harvest facility with all the latest advancements in horticultural science.

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  • Massachusetts cannabis company Green Care Collective has gathered a team of international cannabis experts to build the next evolution of cannabis cultivation; a perpetual harvest facility with all the latest advancements in horticultural science.
  • The futuristic facility has a perpetual harvest methodology so efficient it produces an entire extra harvest of meticulously crafted cannabis each year.
  • The facility begins with in-house tissue culture propagation, and its streamlined work-flow moves plants to highly efficient mobile tables.
  • Another important feature in growing next level cannabis is the lighting, and experts at Green Care Collective have selected Revolution Micro's Avici 1150w LED for their cutting edge facility.

Adaviv Raises $2.3M in Upsized and Oversubscribed Seed Round Led by Delta Emerald Ventures to Scale their AI-Driven Plant Intelligence Platform for Indoor Farming

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Medicinal plants, Euphoriants, Psychoactive drugs, Entheogens, Health sciences, Cannabis smoking, Herbs, Branches of biology, Cannabis cultivation, Cannabis, Hemp, Effects of cannabis

Adaviv has helped cannabis operators detect 7-10 times more plant health issues in a timely manner, reduce cycle-to-cycle yield variation by 50% and drive 20%+ yield improvements.

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  • Adaviv has helped cannabis operators detect 7-10 times more plant health issues in a timely manner, reduce cycle-to-cycle yield variation by 50% and drive 20%+ yield improvements.
  • Adaviv is first bringing its solutions to the cannabis industry, where it's essential to optimize the health and performance of each plant.
  • As cannabis cultivation grows increasingly sophisticated, early adopters of data-driven strategies are reaping the rewards," said Ian Dominguez of Delta Emerald Ventures.
  • AdaViv's mission is to make each plant count and help every farmer achieve consistency in yields and quality.

Dark Heart Industries Opens New Advanced Cannabis Biotech Lab

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Psychoactive drugs, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Medicinal plants, Cannabis cultivation, Cannabis, Agtech, Effects of cannabis

The new lab will enable Dark Heart to deliver advanced science-based solutions and innovations to its customers while also creating jobs and development opportunities for scientists interested in working in cannabis.

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  • The new lab will enable Dark Heart to deliver advanced science-based solutions and innovations to its customers while also creating jobs and development opportunities for scientists interested in working in cannabis.
  • The lab is a key asset in Dark Hearts plan to develop and introduce modern commercially improved genetics into the cannabis space, including stable, hybrid cannabis seed.
  • The lab will help Dark Heart maintain its leading position in the emerging field of cannabis AgTech, a field that is expected to generate billions of dollars in value for cannabis farmers over the coming decade.
  • Ever since Dark Heart opened the industrys first tissue culture lab in 2015, weve been committed to leading the industry in bioscientific innovation, said Dark Heart founder and CEO, Dan Grace.

Tecogen Receives Multiple Chiller Order for Cannabis Cultivation Facility

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Chiller, Mechanical engineering, Hemp, Cannabis cultivation, Applied sciences, Technology, Academic disciplines

WALTHAM, MA, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Tecogen Inc. (OTCQX: TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient and clean on-site power, heating, and cooling equipment, is pleased to announce an order for two 300-ton Tecochill chillers for an indoor cannabis cultivation facility in Massachusetts.

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  • WALTHAM, MA, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Tecogen Inc. (OTCQX: TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient and clean on-site power, heating, and cooling equipment, is pleased to announce an order for two 300-ton Tecochill chillers for an indoor cannabis cultivation facility in Massachusetts.
  • This order brings the total installed capacity of Tecochill chillers sold to cannabis cultivation facilities to 10,850 tons.
  • We are excited to work with this customer and their design team, noted Stephen Lafaille, Vice President of Business Development.
  • Tecogen, InVerde e+, Ilios, Tecochill, Tecofrost, Tecopack, Tecopower, and Ultera are pending or registered trademarks of Tecogen Inc.

Hydrofarm Completes Acquisition of Aurora Innovations and its Organic Nutrients and Grow Media Operations

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Hydroculture, Agriculture, Cannabis cultivation, Aeroponics, Hydroponics, Controlled-environment agriculture, Human activities, Environmental design, Grow light

The announcement follows Hydrofarms recent acquisitions of hydroponic nutrient brands HEAVY 16, House & Garden ,and Mad Farmer .

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  • The announcement follows Hydrofarms recent acquisitions of hydroponic nutrient brands HEAVY 16, House & Garden ,and Mad Farmer .
  • Hydrofarm is a leading distributor and manufacturer of controlled environment agriculture equipment and supplies, including high-intensity grow lights, climate control solutions, and growing media, as well as a broad portfolio of innovative and proprietary branded products.
  • For more than 40 years, Hydrofarm has helped growers in the U.S. and Canadian markets make growing easier and more productive.
  • The Companys mission is to empower growers, farmers and cultivators with products that enable greater quality, efficiency, consistency and speed in their grow projects.For additional information, please visit: www.hydrofarm.com

Affinor Growers Files Patent for Modular Nitrogen Enriched Drying & Curing Vessels

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Cannabis cultivation, Drying, Cannabis, Plants

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affinor Growers Inc. (Affinor or the Company) (CSE: AFI OTCQB: RSSFF) is pleased to announce that it has filed for patent protection for newly designed modular, nitrogen enriched, drying and curing vessels.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affinor Growers Inc. (Affinor or the Company) (CSE: AFI OTCQB: RSSFF) is pleased to announce that it has filed for patent protection for newly designed modular, nitrogen enriched, drying and curing vessels.
  • Affinor will showcase the vessels in its first commercial, greenhouse facility in Abbotsford BC after a cannabis cultivation licence has been received from Health Canada.
  • The Company also plans to licence a complete turnkey greenhouse with automated vertical growing technology, drying vessels, soil remediation, and all QA protocols required for high quality medical and recreational cannabis production.
  • The programmed, fine-tuning of multiple dedicated drying vessels is critical for achieving terpene and moisture-content quality.

urban-gro, Inc. to Speak at CannaCon Midwest Detroit

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Cannabis cultivation, Ferdi Statzer, Pesticide, Materials, Physical sciences, Natural sciences

With the continued expansion of the cannabis cultivation market, regulators are closely monitoring commercial cultivators to ensure proper pesticide use and application.

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  • With the continued expansion of the cannabis cultivation market, regulators are closely monitoring commercial cultivators to ensure proper pesticide use and application.
  • In his role at urban-gro, Mr. Statzer leads a team in the development and ongoing consulting of SOP-based IPM programs for customers across North America.
  • Having served as the cannabis facilities inspector for the State of Illinois, Mr. Statzer understands state standards and regulations.
  • Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Fluence and Proper Cannabis Partner, Introduce Advanced LED Lighting to Rising Midwestern Cannabis Market

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Other Energy, Tobacco, Alternative energy, Energy, Technology, Agriculture, Food, Beverage, Natural Resources, Retail, Alternative medicine, Other Technology, Health, Herbs, Cannabis cultivation, Cannabis, Hemp, Plants, Human behavior, Fluence by OSRAM, Proper Cannabis, FLUENCE BY OSRAM, PROPER CANNABIS

Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, and Proper Cannabis (Proper), a Rock Hill, Missouri-based cannabis cultivator and manufacturer, announced today the companies application of Fluences LED lighting solutions throughout Propers cultivation facility.

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  • Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, and Proper Cannabis (Proper), a Rock Hill, Missouri-based cannabis cultivator and manufacturer, announced today the companies application of Fluences LED lighting solutions throughout Propers cultivation facility.
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    Fluences LED lighting technology illuminates cannabis crops in Propers cultivation facility.
  • Proper is headquartered in the booming Missouri cannabis market and operates a 90,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility.
  • When designing plans for its facility, Proper identified Fluences LED technology as a priority for the companys cultivation strategy.