Hemp Processing
Hemp processing is the critical mid-stream infrastructure that converts raw agricultural biomass into shelf-ready ingredients and materials. This includes the mechanical separation of fiber and grain, as well as the sophisticated extraction methods used to create high-purity cannabinoid distillates and isolates. Efficient, regional processing facilities are the “missing link” required to turn Michigan’s hemp harvests into scalable industrial and consumer products.
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Product Innovation in the Hemp Industry
by Dave Crabill
/ August 19, 2021
Neogen showed us a fast, validated way to track delta‑9 THC on‑farm before harvest. Their Raptor test quantifies 0.10%–1.60% in minutes, aligns with AOAC 2018.11, and costs ~$16/test after setup. […] …
Synergizing a Unique Hemp Extractv
by Dave Crabill
/ August 12, 2021
Hemp Synergistics showed how to turn broad spectrum distillate into a clean, shelf stable powder—no nano, no lipo—and why distillate beats isolate for foods and supplements. We also covered D8 […] …
The Value of U.S. Hemp Authority Certification
by Dave Crabill
/ July 22, 2021
Certification is shifting from “nice to have” to “must have.” On iHemp Hour, Food Chain ID’s Marsha Mole explains how US Hemp Authority 3.0, cGMPs, and ISO accredited testing protect […] …
Erica Halverson talks about how her hemp paper business grew along with her quest to save the planet — one plant at a time!
by Dave Crabill
/ July 15, 2021
Hemp paper isn’t a novelty—it’s outperforming tree paper in real packaging. Tiny e Paper’s one ply hemp carriers replace three ply corrugate, cut shipping weight, and run on existing lines. […] …
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. talks about the importance of FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) compliance in your hiring process as you grow your hemp business.
by Dave Crabill
/ July 8, 2021
Sheril Murray Powell, Esq. lays out how hemp “grows up” and wins: harmonize with mainstream standards, document what you do, and protect your team, partners, and profits. From hiring compliance […] …
Seth Boone of PanXchange Talks Hemp and Animal Feed Markets
by Dave Crabill
/ July 1, 2021
We visit with Seth Boone of PanXchange’s the VP of Business Development and head of hemp markets. …
Dr. Chris Luettgen of Georgia Tech talks about Applications of Hemp Biomass in Paper, Paper Board, NonWovens and Molded Fiber
by Dave Crabill
/ June 24, 2021
On this iHemp Hour, we get a masterclass in materials science from Dr. Chris Luettgen of Georgia Tech’s Renewable Bioproducts Institute. He explains the real-world engineering challenges of processing hemp […] …
iHemp Michigan recently became aware of a state legislative effort to curb the unregulated availability of hemp-derived products containing Delta 8 compounds. This bill package, led by House Bill 4517, […] …
JOI Guitars creates first-ever acoustic guitar from Hemp Wood
by Dave Crabill
/ May 24, 2021
We learn about the creation of a guitar from HEMPWOOD. This guitar blends the age old tradition of farming with acoustic guitar craftsmanship, crafted into the world’s first traditionally built […] …
Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette SmartZone, Hemp Products in Outdoor Recreation Industry
by Dave Crabill
/ May 20, 2021
On this iHemp Hour, Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette shares a visionary plan for Michigan’s U.P.: using hemp for bioremediation of old mine sites to build a new green economy. […] …