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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Broadcasting live from the 3rd Annual Southern Hemp Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina
by Dave Crabill
/ September 2, 2021
While the “get rich quick” crowd has left the building, the real innovators are busy building the future. Broadcasting live from the Southern Hemp Expo, the iHemp Michigan team uncovers […] …
What happens when a packaging engineer realizes his career is just “polluting the world faster”? He turns to hemp. In this iHemp Hour, we sit down with Chris Judge of […] …
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 […] …
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) […] …
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. …