In The News
In The News tracks the presence of industrial hemp within mainstream media, scientific journals, and regional publications, highlighting the public’s evolving understanding of the crop. This curated archive focuses on external reporting of market breakthroughs, legislative milestones, and the stories of local innovators making headlines. By monitoring these highlights, the community can stay informed about the broader societal and economic trends currently shaping the global and local perception of hemp.
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The vision was vast: hemp-based textiles, nutritious foods, sustainable plastics, biochar, and new opportunities for rural communities. But along the way, hemp’s story got sidetracked. …
Like many farmers, Jason had used municipal wastewater sludge (“biosolids”) to enrich his fields. He followed the same practices used across the state. Yet after cooperating in good faith, his […] …
Hemp Building Workshop Success
by Dave Crabill
/ September 15, 2025
With a total of thirty participants, the event drew in a powerful mix of voices including professors, lobbyists, builders, architects, real estate agents, farmers, entrepreneurs, and even private homeowners who […] …
🌿 Standing Up for Hemp: iHemp Michigan at the CRA Public Hearing
by Dave Crabill
/ May 16, 2025
iHemp Michigan stood shoulder to shoulder with farmers, processors, and advocates at the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s (CRA) public hearing in Lansing. As proposed rules begin to shape the future […] …
MDARD to Send the Industrial Hemp Program back to USDA
by Dave Crabill
/ October 16, 2024
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will be requesting the Industrial Hemp program for Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers be abolished and returned to the United States Department of […] …
The 2022 Midwest iHemp & Cannabis Expo was hosted by iHemp Michigan with the help of the Michigan Chapter of Americans for Safe Access. The event started with important training […] …
Hempcrete Workshop
by Dave Crabill
/ October 21, 2021
Hempcrete is a lightweight, carbon-negative building material made from hemp hurd, lime, and water. It delivers natural insulation, fire resistance, pest resistance, and moisture control—making it one of the safest […] …
Talking Hemp Products at Cannabis Law Conference
by Dave Crabill
/ September 23, 2021
Dave Crabill shared updates on the industrial hemp market at the 6th Annual Cannabis Law Conference. …
Updates on the policy and regulation | iHemp Hour ft Molly Mott of MDARD
by Dave Crabill
/ September 16, 2021
The 20-Day Rule: MDARD, Hot Crops, and the End of the Wild West Excerpt: “If you talk to the regulators, they will work with you. If you don’t, you won’t […] …
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, […] …