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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Jeremy Huffman and Dr. Adam Ingrao of HI Hemp Company discuss hemp farmers, insects in CBD, Veterans in agriculture and barriers to entry in hemp
by Dave Crabill
/ January 7, 2021
We are a ‘Women Led, Veteran Owned, Michigan Grown’ CBD Hemp Company that was founded by our two families: the Huffmans and Ingraos. …
Chase Hubbard of The Jacobsen and Jeffrey Cole of US Hemp Brokerage on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ October 15, 2020
Chase Hubbard with The Jacobsen has been reporting on hemp and the hemp markets. He will explore the hemp market and what trends he is observing in the hemp industry. …
Plant Responsive Drip Irrigation on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ October 9, 2020
Peter Wierzba of Responsive Drip Irrigation shares information about the worlds first plant responsive irrigation system. It is able to deliver water and nutrients to the plants as it is […] …
Courtney Moran of Earth Law Championing Hemp Agribusiness on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ October 8, 2020
Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. is the leading expert on hemp law championing legal policy for sustainable Cannabis hemp agribusiness development. …
Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and The Hemp Mine on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ September 30, 2020
Gina Alessandri and Nathan Kark of MDARD will update us on the status of Michigan’s hemp plan. The plan as submitted is linked up on the iHemp Hour page. …
James DeDecker of MSU on iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ August 14, 2020
As we work through the second year of growing hemp it is important to collect data to continue building on our knowledge base and optimize yield. …
Barn Owl Drone Service Cuts Hemp Labor Cost
by Dave Crabill
/ July 9, 2020
A brother and sister duo from Colorado have dived deep into automation to develop the technology to detect male plants as well as identify common agricultural issues such as weed […] …
MDARD issues final report for the state’s inaugural industrial hemp ag pilot program …
Dave drove up to Traverse City to buy a few plants and have Michael do a show and tell on plant cloning. Hope you enjoy the show! …
Security & Soil Health Discussed on iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ April 27, 2020
On this weeks episode we visited with Jason McCausey of MR Group LLC. Crop Scout Christie also joined us to dig deep into soil health. …