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iHemp Hour Gina Alessandri of MDARD and Senator Dan Lauwers

May 27, 2020

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We enjoyed a visit with Michigan’s leaders in the emerging industrial hemp industry. Gina Alessandir of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was instrumental in getting the 2019 growing […] ...

iHemp Hour – Finance & Fiber

May 12, 2020

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Gary Schuler, from GTF, updates his efforts to develop the hemp fiber supply chain and his processing equipment that makes hemp fiber small and dry enough for existing injection molded […] ...

Insurance for Hemp Growers on iHemp Hour

May 7, 2020

On the April 30th show we talk about insurance options available for hemp production. ...

Security & Soil Health Discussed on iHemp Hour

April 27, 2020

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On this weeks episode we visited with Jason McCausey of MR Group LLC. Crop Scout Christie also joined us to dig deep into soil health. ...

Hemp Plants & Germination on iHemp Hour

April 21, 2020

Jen Nelson on hemp seedlings and sexing

Two iHemp Michigan members, Jen Nelson of Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Eric Kietzer of Kietzer Farms provided in field reports and show and tell. You can watch the full […] ...

COVID-19 Relief Options Discussed on iHemp Hour

April 10, 2020

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Our first iHemp Hour, inspired by the COVID lockdown. We discuss options for financial help. ...

Expert Guidance on COVID-19 Relief for Your Farm

April 10, 2020

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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 […] ...

iHemp Hour Launches with Critical COVID-19 Relief Guidance for Farmers

April 10, 2020

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For the debut of our new weekly webinar, iHemp Michigan brought in an expert to help farmers navigate the complex new COVID-19 relief programs. Our Government & Industry Liaison, Blaine […] ...

Michigan's 2021 Hemp Plan Takes Shape: What the New Bills Mean for You

March 19, 2020

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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

March 5, 2020

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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 […] ...