Hemp Growing
Hemp growing covers the horticultural and agronomic practices required to successfully cultivate industrial hemp in Michigan’s unique climate and soil types. Successful production involves careful variety selection, soil health management, and integrated pest control, alongside an understanding of photoperiodism and local regulatory windows. This category examines the regenerative techniques and data-driven approaches that allow growers to maximize yields while ensuring their crops remain within legal THC limits.
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Hemp Policy and Regulation with Russell Laird of the Hemp Leaders Coalition
by Dave Crabill
/ May 27, 2021
Russell Laird has decades of experience working with the federal government. He has managed issue portfolios on and off of Capitol Hill for a variety of industry interests, including utility finance, trucking, and consumer packaged goods.
Ackley Hemp Farms on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ May 6, 2021
We visit with JD Ackley who has developed what has become a full-service hemp field services company.
Members came from all points in Michigan to network and get inspired. Check out the gathering and garden tour.
iHemp Hour is on the road for Earth Day, live from Mid Michigan Hemp Supply in Midland
by Dave Crabill
/ April 22, 2021
Board member Jen Nelson and the team at Mid Michigan Hemp Supply stepped up to host our gathering at their facility in Midland.
Tess Bennett, Editor of Hemp Grower Magazine, shares her insight about the hemp industry on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ April 15, 2021
Theresa (“Tess”) Bennett, Editor of Hemp Grower magazine visits us on the iHemp Hour.
Roger Tambay of FILMORGANIC and James DeDecker, PhD of MSU joins us on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ April 1, 2021
Roger Tambay, Co-Founder and Co-President of FILMORGANIC will talk about their biodegradable mulch. James DeDecker, PhD from MSU will join us for a quick overview of the Midwestern Hemp Database!
Kehrt Reyher of HempToday®️ provides global hemp industry news on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ March 25, 2021
The future of hemp is global. We got a firsthand report from Kehrt Rayher of Hemp Today on the innovations shaping the industry worldwide. Learn about China’s strategic push, Europe’s new CBD market, and game-changing fiber technology that will impact Michigan’s success.
Jen Nelson from Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Jeff Kostuik from Hemp Genetics International Talk All-Things-Hemp on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ February 25, 2021
We learn from Jen Nelson of Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Jeff Kostuik of Hemp Genetics International about industrial hemp.
Evergreen Consulting Group, on behalf of DTE, launched an energy efficiency offering specific to indoor grow houses across the DTE service territory in Michigan.
Jody McGinness from the Hemp Industries Association wants to make your experience in the hemp industry as profitable and problem-free as possible
by Dave Crabill
/ January 14, 2021
Jody McGinness will discuss HIA’s mission on today’s iHemp Hour. The mission of the Hemp Industries Association is to advance the hemp economy and educate the market for the benefit of our members, the public, and the planet.