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The News category provides comprehensive reporting on the most significant internal updates and industry-wide announcements impacting the industrial hemp sector. This resource covers a wide range of essential topics, including state-level regulatory changes, research breakthroughs from Michigan universities, and strategic shifts within the marketplace. By offering consistent and accurate information, this category ensures that industry stakeholders remain prepared to respond to the complexities of a rapidly growing bio-economy.
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MDARD issues final report for the state’s inaugural industrial hemp ag pilot program …
Michigan’s top trade association for the hemp industry today announced it has donated 200 reusable masks to state employees. …
The freshman year is complete. MDARD has issued its final report on Michigan’s inaugural hemp pilot program, detailing the successes and challenges from a historic season that saw hemp grown […] …
Michigan's 2021 Hemp Plan Takes Shape: What the New Bills Mean for You
by Dave Crabill
/ March 19, 2020
New legislation (Senate Bills 850 & 852) has been introduced to align Michigan’s hemp program with USDA rules. We’ve analyzed the bills and are breaking down the three biggest changes […] …
USDA Listens: Key Changes to Lab Testing and Disposal Rules for the 2020 Season
by Dave Crabill
/ March 5, 2020
The USDA has announced a delay in enforcing two of the most challenging rules for the 2020 hemp season: the requirement for DEA-registered labs and the strict disposal methods for […] …
MLive Covers iHemp Michigan's Farmer Education Tour
by Dave Crabill
/ March 5, 2020
Following our successful iHemp Expo, MLive joined us on the road for ‘Hemponomics 102,’ our educational tour for Michigan’s new hemp farmers. See how we’re tackling the industry’s biggest challenges […] …
The January 2020 Hemp Benchmarks report confirms what many are feeling: the market is changing. With CBD biomass prices seeing a steep drop, what’s the right strategy for Michigan farmers? […] …
The Story of iHemp Michigan goes International
by Dave Crabill
/ November 22, 2019
The long-awaited USDA Interim Final Rules for the domestic production of hemp have arrived, marking a pivotal moment for Michigan’s burgeoning industry. While these regulations provide a much-needed framework, they […] …
Thousands of acres of hemp being legally harvested in Michigan for the first time
by Dave Crabill
/ November 11, 2019
Our sincere thanks to Kathleen Gray and the Detroit Free Press for this thorough and insightful report. The work to educate, inform, and promote our industry is just beginning. …