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Hemp breeding expert Jeff Kostuik announces the merger of Hemp Genetics International and Tritium to form Verve Seed Solutions—and predicts hybrid varieties will double grain yields within 2-3 years. With […] ...
Can hemp compounds really help prevent COVID-19? Cannabinoid expert Annie Rouse joins iHemp Hour to break down the viral Oregon State University study that found CBDA and CBGA—acidic cannabinoids from […] ...
Carbon credits could quadruple in price over the next decade—and hemp farmers are uniquely positioned to benefit. Panxchange experts Seth Boone and Alex Molesko join iHemp Hour to explain how […] ...
Hemp Industries Association Executive Director Jody McGinnis joins iHemp Hour to discuss the organization’s 30-year legacy, the 2021 board elections, the ongoing DEA legal battle, and why 2022 may finally […] ...
Scott Colville of Colville Crop Insurance explains how Michigan hemp farmers can protect their investment with crop insurance—and what it takes to qualify. Learn the requirements, deadlines, and coverage options […] ...
Creating a Reliable Supply Chain of Carbon-Negative Hemp Materials
January 13, 2022
More than 60% of North American injection molding capacity sits within 100 miles of the Great Lakes. That’s why Heartland Hemp Company—a biotech firm engineering hemp fibers for plastics—planted their […] ...
The Results of Varietal Trials
January 6, 2022
University researchers from MSU and the University of Illinois share the first multi-state hemp trial results for CBD, grain, and fiber genetics. The 2021 data reveals which varieties stay compliant, […] ...
Eurofins explains how validated, AOAC-certified cannabinoid potency testing is helping standardize the hemp industry. Their award-winning method ensures accurate CBD, THC, and minor cannabinoid results across plant material, extracts, edibles, […] ...
The Grain and Fiber Side of the Industry
December 9, 2021
Lancaster Farming podcast host Eric Hurlock joins the iHemp Hour to share what he learned during a six-week, cross-country RV journey visiting America’s emerging grain and fiber hemp industry. From […] ...