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Moldy Cannabis Can Be Deadly: Genetic Breakthrough Fills Void Left By Federal Inaction
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 11:30am | 518Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based medical marijuana company, announced it has discovered a novel source of genetic resistance against powdery mildew, PM2, that provides strong protection against this pathogen in cannabis sativa. The development of this proprietary...
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Want Organic Cannabis? Operators Are Turning To This Tech To Save Millions And Get Certified
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:42pm | 984How do you know if your cannabis is truly organic? Cannabis operators are now using cutting-edge technology to meet strict organic compliance standards while eliminating microbial risks—without harmful chemicals. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Arthur de Cordova, CEO and Co-...
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Oregon Court Halts Zero-Tolerance Aspergillus Mold Testing; Cannabis Cultivators Find Respite
Monday, September 4, 2023 - 8:36am | 471The Oregon Court of Appeals has temporarily suspended a new requirement for marijuana lab testing aimed at detecting the mold aspergillus, which has led to recalls in various legal cannabis markets. Zero-Tolerance Mandate Paused The "zero-tolerance" mandate, if implemented, was feared to...
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Scaling 'Mount Regulations': Are Cannabis Producers Facing An Uphill Battle?
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 11:22am | 416In a rapidly evolving cannabis landscape, small farmers and independent producers are finding themselves caught in the crossfire of stringent regulations that, albeit necessary, overwhelmingly favor large-scale weed companies. The crux of the issue? High-standard testing and regulations, which...