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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Can hemp compounds really help prevent COVID-19? Cannabinoid expert Annie Rouse joins iHemp Hour to break down the viral Oregon State University study that found CBDA and CBGA—acidic cannabinoids from […] …
Carbon credits could quadruple in price over the next decade—and hemp farmers are uniquely positioned to benefit. Panxchange experts Seth Boone and Alex Molesko join iHemp Hour to explain how […] …
Hemp Industries Association Executive Director Jody McGinnis joins iHemp Hour to discuss the organization’s 30-year legacy, the 2021 board elections, the ongoing DEA legal battle, and why 2022 may finally […] …
Scott Colville of Colville Crop Insurance explains how Michigan hemp farmers can protect their investment with crop insurance—and what it takes to qualify. Learn the requirements, deadlines, and coverage options […] …
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, […] …
Eurofins explains how validated, AOAC-certified cannabinoid potency testing is helping standardize the hemp industry. Their award-winning method ensures accurate CBD, THC, and minor cannabinoid results across plant material, extracts, edibles, […] …
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 […] …
Icon Processors joins the iHemp Hour to share how they’re reshaping Michigan’s extraction and manufacturing landscape—from large-scale ethanol processing and mold remediation to turnkey white labeling, biodiesel-powered facilities, and next-generation […] …
Former jet ski racer turned CBD educator, Rod Glupker, took years of pain, failed therapies, and a life-changing CBD experience and turned it into the CBD Store of Michigan in […] …