CBD

As Michigan’s hemp processors prepare for the seismic shift to the new Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), patient advocates are sounding the alarm: medical cannabis patients must not be left behind. Brandy Zick of Americans for Safe Access joins iHemp Hour to discuss what “safe access” really means, why the caregiver program is under attack, and how hemp and cannabis advocates can unite to protect patient rights.

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When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, it explicitly legalized the sale of hemp and its derivatives such as CBD. Farmers across the nation relied on this government action, and […] ...

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 hemp—can bind to the coronavirus spike protein and potentially block infection. Learn what the research actually shows, why standard CBD products are different from the compounds studied, and what consumers should realistically expect. Plus: the science behind CBDA’s anti-inflammatory properties and why the “mother cannabinoid” CBGA may be the next big thing in hemp wellness.

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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 be the breakthrough year for hemp fiber. Learn how the HIA’s industry councils are connecting farmers with processors, what it takes to raise the THC limit to 1%, and how you can get involved with the most democratic trade organization in the hemp industry. Visit theHIA.org or JoinHemp.org to join the movement.

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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, which ones go hot, how different cultivars yield across locations, and why CBG may offer growers the safest path forward. Essential insights for anyone planting hemp in 2022.

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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, and topicals—protecting brands, consumers, and product integrity.

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Former jet ski racer turned CBD educator, Rod Glupker, took years of pain, failed therapies, and a life-changing CBD experience and turned it into the CBD Store of Michigan in Fremont. With more than 60 mostly Michigan-made brands and his own Blue Lake CBD line, Rod focuses on education, quality, and helping people (and their pets) find real, plant-based relief—without the stigma.

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Economist Beau Whitney breaks down the real state of the U.S. hemp industry—from collapsing CBD prices to the massive long-term opportunities in fiber, grain, construction materials, plastics, and textiles. Despite regulatory confusion and struggling farmers, Whitney forecasts up to 10 million acres of hemp by 2030 and explains what must happen for the U.S. to stay competitive in the global hemp economy.

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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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