CRA Letter Scary Surprises
A letter accompanying the Processor Handler renewals lays out new rules and concerns.
Section 781 of the US Appropriations Bill
Section 781 changes everything. In 365 days, “hemp” shifts to a Total THC standard, finished products face a hard cap of 0.4 mg per container, and non‑naturally occurring or synthesized‑outside‑the‑plant cannabinoids are out. FDA will post critical cannabinoid lists within 90 days.
Urgent Request For Legislation
Legislation is needed to move the Industrial Hemp Program to the USDA. We have a small window to accomplish this to save farmers the grower fees for next season.
Hemp at a Crossroads
When hemp returned to American fields in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills, it was a moment of rebirth. For the first time in decades, farmers were free to plant a crop once prized for its fiber, grain, and seed. The vision was vast: hemp-based textiles, nutritious foods, sustainable plastics, biochar, and new opportunities for rural communities.
Michigan’s Proposed Cannabis & Hemp Regulations: What You Need to Know
If you are an Industrial Hemp or Marijuana Grower, Processor, Retailer, or Consumer, a new wave of proposed legislation in Lansing will directly affect you.A series of House and Senate bills introduced in October 2025 could dramatically reshape how hemp and cannabis...
Fighting PFAS with Hemp, Fungi, and Farmers
A farm, a shutdown, and a farmer who wouldn’t quit In Livingston County, Michigan, a family farm became ground zero for a problem too many communities are facing but few feel so personally: PFAS—“forever chemicals”—in the soil and water. When state officials...
Hemp Building Workshop Success
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a hands-on hemp-lime workshop that brought together a truly diverse group of people with one common goal: to better understand the potential of building with hempcrete. With a total of thirty participants, the event...
A Legislative Dagger Aimed at the Heart of Michigan’s Hemp Industry
Why a New Farm Bill Amendment Threatens Every Hemp Farmer and Business, and How We Fight Back. For years, the members of iHemp Michigan—our farmers, processors, entrepreneurs, and innovators—have worked tirelessly. You have invested your capital, your time, and your...
🌿 Standing Up for Hemp: iHemp Michigan at the CRA Public Hearing
On May 6, 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 of both marijuana and hemp in our state, this...
2024 Annual Meeting & Hempies Awards
Date: Saturday December 7thTime: 4 pm until 8 pmLocation: Nuthouse Sports Grill 420 East Michigan Ave, Lansing Come and enjoy fellowship and hear about iHemp Michigan’s accomplishments for 2024 and what is planned for 2025 as we move Industrial Hemp forward in...
Hemp Feed Milestone: Opening New Markets for Michigan Farmers
Exciting news for both hemp farmers and poultry producers! The hemp industry reached a significant milestone this August when Hemp Seed Meal (HSM) received tentative approval for use in laying hen feed. This breakthrough opens up tremendous opportunities for...
MDARD to Send the Industrial Hemp Program back to USDA
Michigan House Bill number 5977 would change the Industrial Hemp Program for Michigan growers. However, it does not change the requirements for Industrial Hemp Processors. While the wording in this Bill does not state the request to abolish the Michigan Industrial...
Groundbreaking Study Confirms CBD Products Safe For Dogs
In an exciting development for pet owners and veterinary science, a new study has provided reassuring news about the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) products for dogs. Spearheaded by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), an advocacy partner of the U.S. Hemp...
Michigan’s Groundbreaking Hemp Research: Pioneering Pain Management Without Opioids
In Lansing, Michigan, a revolutionary shift is underway, promising a future where pain management may no longer rely on opioids, known for their addictive pitfalls. Instead, the spotlight turns to a plant with ancient roots and modern potential: Cannabis, specifically...
Hemp Field Days & Harvest Tips
You are invited to a hemp field day in Cannelburg, Indiana. This event will take place at a commercial hemp field and you will have the opportunity to hear from the farmer and see a beautiful hemp crop. If the timing and weather work out, they may bring the combine...
Jean Lotus of Hemp Building Magazine on iHemp Hour
HEMPBUILD MAGAZINE is your online resource for information and inspiration about the exciting and emerging hemp building and design industry. Jean Lotus is the Editor. We talk about the progress and potential of industrial hemp building materies around the United...
Jalapeno & Goat Cheese Appetizer
Jalapeno & Goat Cheese with HempseedNo party is complete without a cheese dip!Servings 2 cupsReady In: 30 minsCalories: ?Good For: AppetizerIntroduction About this RecipeBy: Dave Crabill The Jalapeno relish in this dish is a treat in itself! Mix with the cheese to...
Phytoremediation of soil with Dr. Lesley Putman of Northern Michigan University.
Professor Lesley Putman of Northern Michigan University, Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on phytoremediation, utilizing plants to clean up the environment. When it became legal for her at the university to conduct research with hemp, she decided to...
The Hemp Seed Craze: A Nutritional Powerhouse Taking Over the Market!
Hey there, health-conscious folks! Have you heard about the latest buzz in the food world? It's all about those tiny, mighty seeds - hemp seeds! They may be small, but trust me, they pack a serious nutritional punch that's taking the market by storm. Let's dive into...
Building a Healthy Home with Hemp
Learn about the Canary Homes as we visit with Jessie & Laurie DeDecker, Cory Ley with H4H Ellis Wills-Begley from Wills-Begley Architecture & Luca Pandolfi of Pandolfi Productions. Jessie is suffering from a variety of rare medical conditions that make...
Tell Your Hemp Story
Northcentral Hemp IPM Working Group seeking growers to share their pest management experiencesAre you producing industrial hemp in the northcentral region? Would you be willing to share your experiences in this crop, including managing disease, weeds, and/or insects?...
Free Hemp Disease & Pest Diagnosis
Hello there,I’m a graduate student at Northern Michigan University working with Dr. James DeDecker and others on a study of potential biocontrols for hemp diseases. We are looking for controls of both gray (Botrytis cinerea) and white (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) molds...
2023 US Farm Bill Priorities for Hemp
Progress On 2023 Farm Bill Priorities For The Hemp Industry by U.S. Hemp Roundtable In April, we proudly announced our collaboration with prominent organizations in the hemp industry, namely the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and the National Industrial Hemp...
Hunter Buffington on Ag Policy
We catch up with Hunter Buffington. We last spoke with Hunter in her role as director of the Hemp Feed Coalition. Hunter now serves as the director of Agriculture Policy Solutions. Navigating policy and working with government bodies is a much needed skill set that...