iHemp Hour
The iHemp Hour is a recurring educational series that features authentic dialogue between industry leaders, farmers, and policy advocates regarding the latest shifts in the hemp world. Each episode explores the diverse facets of the industry—from regenerative cultivation and building materials to market trends and federal regulations—providing a realistic and professional platform for knowledge sharing. This program serves as a critical repository of insights for those navigating the evolving landscape of industrial hemp.
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Lori and Andrew Putt of HOH CBD reveal the real costs of building a vertically integrated hemp business—from five-week payment freezes to 20-document international shipments to Brazil. Their hard-won lessons […] …
2022 Hemp Variety Trials Results with James DeDecker
by Dave Crabill
/ December 1, 2022
University researchers have secured $700,000 in federal funding for a three-year hemp grain and fiber study—and they’re actively seeking experienced Michigan growers to participate as research cooperators. With stipends available, […] …
What’s New in Hemp Construction
by Dave Crabill
/ November 10, 2022
Cody Ley of Hemp for Humanity is planning to build 20 hemp-based homes in Detroit using locally-sourced materials from underserved Michigan farmers—and he’s solving technical challenges like thermal bridging along […] …
Heavy-Handed Hemp Regulation with Michael Thue
by Dave Crabill
/ October 22, 2022
When SWAT teams raided award-winning CBD producer Michael Tui’s farm and medical office, they found $400 and a tractor—but no charges have been filed. His story exposes troubling questions about […] …
US Hemp Builders Association Updates with Henry Gage Jr
by Dave Crabill
/ October 6, 2022
iHemp Michigan has been a major proponent of hemp for fiber and grain. While grain is taking longer with the research required, we just received great news on the fiber […] …
CBD with Dennis Dean of Lakeland Hemp
by Dave Crabill
/ September 23, 2022
Fifth-generation Michigan farmers Dennis and Eric Dean have cracked the code on profitable hemp farming—and they’re sharing their secrets. From their award-winning bucking machine that replaces 12 workers to their […] …
Colorado’s Global Fiber Processing proves regional hemp decorticating can work—if you’re willing to rebuild farmer trust one handshake at a time. Founder Melissa Peterson shares the real numbers: $2.5M startup […] …
Hemp Grain as Animal Feed – Andrew Bish
by Dave Crabill
/ July 29, 2022
Special guest Andrew Bish, of Bish Enterprises, joins us as we discuss hemp feed regulation. Andrew is working with the Hemp Feed Coalition to bring about fair regulation for the […] …
Episode 109: Building with Hemp
by Dave Crabill
/ June 23, 2022
Kim Croes started her hempcrete company, FiberFort, in Detroit, Michigan with the hopes of making a positive impact on the earth. Currently a painter, she is making her transition into […] …
Episode 108: Regenerative Hemp Farming
by Dave Crabill
/ June 9, 2022
What if weeds simply refused to grow in your fields? Regenerative agriculture expert Robin Pott of Pot Farms L3C reveals how cultivating the soil food web—the microscopic universe of bacteria, […] …