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The Hope and Heartbreak of Michigan's First Hemp Harvest

March 5, 2020

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What happens after the first harvest? MLive joined our “Hemponomics” tour in Frankenmuth to find out. Their powerful story captures the story of one farmer’s total loss, her unwavering hope, […]

MLive Covers iHemp Michigan's Farmer Education Tour

March 5, 2020

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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 […]

Hemp Prices Drop: What Farmers Need to Know

January 30, 2020

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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? […]

From ‘Ready, Fire, Aim’ to a Strategic Hemp Future:

January 13, 2020

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The energy was electric at the Lansing Convention Center this past weekend! Over 1,000 farmers, investors, and entrepreneurs came together for the first-ever Midwest iHemp Expo, marking a pivotal shift […]

2020 Midwest iHemp Expo Photos

January 13, 2020

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Photo gallery of the 2020 Midwest iHemp Expo

The Story of iHemp Michigan goes International

November 22, 2019

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What an incredible moment for the Michigan hemp industry. The story of our state’s first harvest is no longer just a local headline—it’s making news across the country and around […]

USDA Interim Final Rule Issues

November 22, 2019

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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

November 11, 2019

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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.

Michigan Hemp Harvest Comes In, With Farmers High On Its Potential

November 11, 2019

hemp-field Rusty Peterson and Dave Crabill

While the rest of you stoners have been drooling over the dawning era of legal weed, Michigan’s hemp farmers just pulled their first legal crop of cannabis’ sober first cousin. […]

USDA Releases Rules!

October 29, 2019

19-9 hemp crop cbd flower Swartz Creek Michigan

Long awaited USDA Industrial Hemp Growing Rules are released. Michigan is excited for the future of growing hemp.