Hemp Growing
Hemp growing covers the horticultural and agronomic practices required to successfully cultivate industrial hemp in Michigan’s unique climate and soil types. Successful production involves careful variety selection, soil health management, and integrated pest control, alongside an understanding of photoperiodism and local regulatory windows. This category examines the regenerative techniques and data-driven approaches that allow growers to maximize yields while ensuring their crops remain within legal THC limits.
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Creating a Reliable Supply Chain of Carbon-Negative Hemp Materials
by Dave Crabill
/ January 13, 2022
More than 60% of North American injection molding capacity sits within 100 miles of the Great Lakes. That’s why Heartland Hemp Company—a biotech firm engineering hemp fibers for plastics—planted their […] …
The Results of Varietal Trials
by Dave Crabill
/ January 6, 2022
University researchers from MSU and the University of Illinois share the first multi-state hemp trial results for CBD, grain, and fiber genetics. The 2021 data reveals which varieties stay compliant, […] …
The Grain and Fiber Side of the Industry
by Dave Crabill
/ December 9, 2021
Lancaster Farming podcast host Eric Hurlock joins the iHemp Hour to share what he learned during a six-week, cross-country RV journey visiting America’s emerging grain and fiber hemp industry. From […] …
Hemp Economics
by Dave Crabill
/ November 4, 2021
Economist Beau Whitney breaks down the real state of the U.S. hemp industry—from collapsing CBD prices to the massive long-term opportunities in fiber, grain, construction materials, plastics, and textiles. Despite […] …
In 2019, Lakeland Hemp planted 10,000 clones with a “Field of Dreams” mindset: If we grow it, buyers will come. They didn’t. In this episode of the iHemp Hour, Dennis, […] …
Ways to Brand your Product and Market in the Hemp Industry
by Dave Crabill
/ September 23, 2021
“Unless you’re replacing something unsustainable, you’re just chasing a buzz.” Jeff Cole of US Hemp Brokerage returns to the iHemp Hour to reveal why he is shifting focus from cannabinoids […] …
Building a Sustainable Hemp Supply Chain | with Annie Rouse of Anavii Market
by Dave Crabill
/ August 5, 2021
Annie Rouse dismantles the “raise hemp to 1% THC” talking point and shows where growth really comes from: animal feed, fiber/grain, and smarter compliance. Plus, on farm THC screening, new […] …
Two shows, one message: hemp is a supply chain, not a novelty. In this iHemp Hour, Kayla Heard (Southern Hemp Expo) and Chris Hudson (West Michigan Cannabis & Hemp Expo) […] …
Joe & Victoria Veldon from Seven Leaf Genetics on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ June 10, 2021
On this iHemp Hour, we talk to Joe and Victoria of Seven Leaf Genetics, who give a masterclass in breeding stable, high-CBD hemp. They discuss the importance of climate-specific strains, […] …
Hemp Policy and Regulation with Russell Laird of the Hemp Leaders Coalition
by Dave Crabill
/ May 27, 2021
Russell Laird has decades of experience working with the federal government. He has managed issue portfolios on and off of Capitol Hill for a variety of industry interests, including utility […] …