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Adams Independent Testing (AIT) stands as one of the first hemp-testing labs in North Dakota — built on over 50 years of family-run grain inspection experience. In this iHemp Hour feature, Kia Mikesh walks through how AIT delivers fast, unbiased, ISO-accredited testing and helps hemp growers, processors, and retailers interpret COAs, avoid red flags, and ensure compliance.

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Shira Adler, author of The ABCs of CBD, joins iHemp Hour to explore how one plant can heal people, communities, and the planet. From bridging the hemp-vs-cannabis divide to combining ancient plant wisdom with modern science, Shira offers a human-first guide to cannabinoids, aromatherapy, and the future of a responsible hemp industry.

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In 2019, Lakeland Hemp planted 10,000 clones with a “Field of Dreams” mindset: If we grow it, buyers will come. They didn’t. In this episode of the iHemp Hour, Dennis, Barb, and Eric reveal how they pivoted from wholesale failure to a profitable, vertically integrated online brand. Plus, the legendary story of how Barb forced Chase Bank to open a business account by simply refusing to leave the lobby.

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Dave Crabill shared updates on the industrial hemp market at the 6th Annual Cannabis Law Conference.

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“Unless you’re replacing something unsustainable, you’re just chasing a buzz.” Jeff Cole of US Hemp Brokerage returns to the iHemp Hour to reveal why he is shifting focus from cannabinoids to consumables. From “stab city” anecdotes to the “Hemp Replacement Index,” this episode is a masterclass in reading the market’s tea leaves. Plus, get the details on our “Growlers in the Grow” event in Traverse City!

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The 20-Day Rule: MDARD, Hot Crops, and the End of the Wild West
Excerpt: “If you talk to the regulators, they will work with you. If you don’t, you won’t like the consequences.” With grower numbers down 80%, the industry has shifted from a gold rush to a compliance game. In this iHemp Hour, MDARD’s Molly Mott explains exactly when to call for testing (don’t harvest yet!), the difference between “compliance” and “negligence,” and why transparency is your best insurance policy.

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In 2013, Jeff Gallagher was a network engineer suffering from panic attacks. A neighbor handed him a capsule made from “marijuana stalks,” and it changed his life—and the industry—forever. In this episode, the founder of Made By Hemp discusses the shift from the “Wild West” to regulated wellness, why he refuses to touch Delta-8, and the upcoming explosion of the fiber market.

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While the “get rich quick” crowd has left the building, the real innovators are busy building the future. Broadcasting live from the Southern Hemp Expo, the iHemp Michigan team uncovers the next wave of disruption: hemp wood putters, biodegradable plastics, carbon credits, and a $545 million cannabis acquisition that changes everything. If you think the industry is stalling, you aren’t looking where we are looking.

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What happens when a packaging engineer realizes his career is just “polluting the world faster”? He turns to hemp. In this iHemp Hour, we sit down with Chris Judge of Michigan Herbal Remedies to discuss the shift from corporate manufacturing to sustainable CBD, the truth about “green” packaging, and why the white-label gold rush is finally stabilizing.

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Neogen showed us a fast, validated way to track delta‑9 THC on‑farm before harvest. Their Raptor test quantifies 0.10%–1.60% in minutes, aligns with AOAC 2018.11, and costs ~$16/test after setup. “There’s a crossover need from food safety to hemp,” says Neogen’s Tony Lupo. Use code SHE2021 for show specials at SHE.

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