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Hemp Flower
Where the Magic Happens
The flower or bud of the Cannabis plant is what contains the THC. In Industrial Hemp, the THC level is extremely low, but the Cannabidiol (CBD) is found on the flower and to a lesser amount the seeds and stalk. CBD oil is credited with many health benefits and research continues.
Some benefits of CBD:
- Lowers anxiety
- Reduces inflammation
- Enhances bone health
- Protects the brain from injury and disease
- Reduces blood pressure
- Relieves pain
- Makes you smarter
- Enhances sleep
Great list of benefits, right?
So, what are the side effects? You know the drug commercials that help with an ailment and then offer a long list of potential side effects? Well, good news.
A recent review from the World Health Organization said that naturally occurring CBD is safe and well tolerated in humans and animals, has
U.S. sales of CBD grew by 40% in 2017 to over $367,000,000. Demand is only growing and farmers are needed to meet that demand per New Frontier Data’s 2018 CBD report.
In the U.S. Industrial Hemp is classified as Cannabis with a THC content of less than 0.3%.
The burgeoning CBD industry is being led by a wide variety of artisian producers. The ability for small local producers to offer oils, salves, lotions and more is important.
With the rapid approval by the FDA for Epidiolex (cannabidiol, CBD) to GW Research Ltd. the interest in CBD is peaked.
As discussed in the video below, oversite and testing would provide the most consistent and trustworthy products.
Hemp Flower Articles
Jen Nelson from Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Jeff Kostuik from Hemp Genetics International Talk All-Things-Hemp on the iHemp Hour
Jen Nelson is a fervid female hemp industry leader in Michigan, who isn’t new to the value of the hemp plant and its...
Terry Moran of International Hemp talks about Polish Grain and Fiber Varieties on the iHemp Hour
Terry Moran is VP of Operations and Production for International Hemp, the certified seed provider for the high...
James DeDecker of MSU on iHemp Hour
As we work through the second year of growing hemp it is important to collect data to continue building on our knowledge base and optimize yield. "You can't manage what you can't measure," Peter Drucker We will talk about current progress on his many varieties in...
Michigan’s Industrial Hemp Program Director on the iHemp Hour
Gina Alessandri has lead the Industrial Hemp Program in Michigan since the passing of the 2018 US Farm Bill. Her commitment to the needs of farmers has been evident and consistent. On today's show we discuss the Senate Bill 850 which is designed to conform with the...
US Hemp Certification & Transparency in Supply Chain
US Hemp Authority and Signakey on the iHemp Hour.
Selling in an FDA Compliant Way
We have made some great friends over the last year or so as we have worked to connect the industrial hemp industry. Lori Putt of HOH Hempnotize is one of those great reasources that never hesitates to lend a helping hand. We asked Lori to share her insight into...
Jonathan Miller of US Hemp Roundtable
We invited an Attorney to join us on the iHemp Hour this week. Not just any attorney. Let me introduce you to Jonathan Miller of Frost Brown Todd Attorneys. Jonathan was instrumental in driving legislation to legalize industrial hemp in the United States. He serves as...
Hemp Plant Cloning on iHemp Hour
We have made many friends along the way as we hosted events and connected up resources. Some become the "go to" people as we want to share some knowledge. Michael Thue has always been there to share his knowledge and help out. Dave drove up to Traverse City to buy a...
iHemp Hour – Gina Alessandri of MDARD and Senator Dan Lauwers
We enjoyed a visit with Michigan's leaders in the emerging industrial hemp industry. Gina Alessandir of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was instrumental in getting the 2019 growing season going. Senator Dan Lauwers began the legislation as a...
Hemp Plants & Germination on iHemp Hour
iHemp Michigan and MI Tech News have teamed up to talk hemp each Thursday from noon until 1 pm EST. The April 16th episode featured discussions of hemp germination. Two iHemp Michigan members, Jen Nelson of Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Eric Kietzer of Kietzer Farms...