CBD
Cannabinoids are a class of naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant that interact with the human endocannabinoid system to help maintain biological balance and regulate vital functions. While CBD (Cannabidiol) is the most prominent for its wellness and therapeutic applications, industrial hemp produces over 100 distinct phytocannabinoids—including CBG and CBN—each with unique molecular profiles and physiological effects.
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National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), an advocacy partner of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, this pioneering research offers substantial evidence supporting the use of CBD in canine wellness programs.
Michigan’s Groundbreaking Hemp Research: Pioneering Pain Management Without Opioids
by Dave Crabill
/ 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.
For the first time ever, 31 hemp organizations have united behind a comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill strategy—and U.S. Hemp Roundtable General Counsel Jonathan Miller says constituent engagement this summer is critical to success. Learn how a $10/month membership gives you insider access and tools to advocate for CBD regulation, farmer relief, and banking access.
State of Hemp with Chase Hubbard, The Jacobsen
by Dave Crabill
/ March 16, 2023
Chase Hubbard of The Jacobsen (now Fast Markets) returns to iHemp Hour with a surprising perspective: despite frustrations, hemp is developing faster than almost any commodity crop in history. This episode covers biofuels, automotive applications, the Delta-8 regulatory mess, animal feed barriers, and why Michigan growers should consider whether the USDA program offers a better path forward—plus the launch of iHemp Michigan’s new building workshops and a tribute to the late Rob Roebar.
Lori and Andrew Putt of HOH CBD reveal the real costs of building a vertically integrated hemp business—from five-week payment freezes to 20-document international shipments to Brazil. Their hard-won lessons on branding, quality systems, and surviving the CBD marketplace offer a roadmap for Michigan’s hemp entrepreneurs.
2022 Hemp Variety Trials Results with James DeDecker
by Dave Crabill
/ December 1, 2022
University researchers have secured $700,000 in federal funding for a three-year hemp grain and fiber study—and they’re actively seeking experienced Michigan growers to participate as research cooperators. With stipends available, seed provided, and the chance to help build the performance-based testing database that could eventually eliminate compliance testing for proven varieties, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Midwest hemp agriculture.
Heavy-Handed Hemp Regulation with Michael Thue
by Dave Crabill
/ October 22, 2022
When SWAT teams raided award-winning CBD producer Michael Tui’s farm and medical office, they found $400 and a tractor—but no charges have been filed. His story exposes troubling questions about Michigan’s hemp enforcement and the regulatory maze facing legitimate operators. Learn how you can help and what this means for the industry.
CBD with Dennis Dean of Lakeland Hemp
by Dave Crabill
/ September 23, 2022
Fifth-generation Michigan farmers Dennis and Eric Dean have cracked the code on profitable hemp farming—and they’re sharing their secrets. From their award-winning bucking machine that replaces 12 workers to their direct-to-consumer model that’s driven 50% annual growth, Lakeland Hemp offers a blueprint for surviving (and thriving) in an industry that’s seen a 90% grower dropout rate. Plus: seedless hemp varieties that could change everything for CBD flower producers.
The emerging Cannabis and Industrial Hemp industries have a new “acting” executive director at the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, Brian Hanna. Hanna served as a manager of field operations, inspections, and investigations for five years under Andrew Brisbo. Brisbo is off to his new job as the director of Michigan’s Bureau of Construction Codes.
Alternative options of homeopathic and holistic means of healing and enhancing the quality of life.
by Dave Crabill
/ April 29, 2022
Navy veteran Tanya Mora spent three years developing Sweet Dreams—a line of six organic CBD/THC lotions, each targeting specific body systems from nerves to bones. After watching veterans come home with “grocery bags full of prescriptions” and her aunt hospitalized from pharmaceutical overload, Mora built a company rooted in plant-based healing. Now operating Salute Synergy in Livonia, she offers products, education, and hope—earning endorsements from Snoop Dogg and Tommy Chong along the way. Her message: full-spectrum, science-backed formulations beat pharmaceutical isolation every time. Find her at sweetdreams.com or visit the storefront at 27552 Schoolcraft Road.