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A dangerous amendment to the Farm Bill, proposed by Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) and passed by the House Agriculture Committee, seeks to turn back the clock. This amendment would effectively dismantle the entire hemp-derived products industry, unraveling nearly a decade of progress and investment.
🌿 Standing Up for Hemp: iHemp Michigan at the CRA Public Hearing
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 of both marijuana and hemp in our state, this was a pivotal moment to ensure industrial hemp is heard — and protected.
The hemp industry reached a significant milestone this August when Hemp Seed Meal (HSM) received tentative approval for use in laying hen feed.
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 Agriculture (USDA) for program administration.
Michigan’s Groundbreaking Hemp Research: Pioneering Pain Management Without Opioids
March 25, 2024
Pioneering research is spearheaded by the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, in collaboration with esteemed institutions like Henry Ford Health and Michigan Medicine. Their focus? To explore CBD’s efficacy in reducing the reliance on opioids post-total knee replacement surgery.
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.
Phytoremediation of soil with Dr. Lesley Putman of Northern Michigan University
July 24, 2023
Northern Michigan University researchers are pioneering the use of industrial hemp to clean up PFAS “forever chemicals” contaminating soil and water across Michigan. With the first outdoor plantings now underway, this groundbreaking phytoremediation research could offer a cost-effective solution for communities grappling with contamination from military bases, landfills, and industrial sites—while potentially turning toxic waste into useful building materials.
The Hemp Seed Craze: A Nutritional Powerhouse Taking Over the Market!
July 24, 2023
They may be small, but trust me, they pack a serious nutritional punch that’s taking the market by storm. Let’s dive into the awesomeness of hemp seeds and find out why everyone’s going gaga over them.