Hemp Seed
Hemp seed represents the genetic foundation of the entire industry, where selection determines the final yield, cannabinoid profile, and overall success of a crop. From OECD-certified fiber and grain varieties to high-yielding cannabinoid clones, utilizing high-quality, “clean” genetics is the first step in avoiding “hot” crops and ensuring agricultural consistency. This category explores the science of seed selection, germination standards, and the importance of reliable, Michigan-hardy genetics.
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High Times Spotlights Flint Hemp Genetics Study
by Dave Crabill
/ May 18, 2026
Michigan hemp took a national step forward this week when High Times reported on a new whole-hemp nutrition study from Food First Initiative — and one of iHemp Michigan’s own […] ...
Free Hemp Disease & Pest Diagnosis
by Dave Crabill
/ July 10, 2023
USDA-NIFA Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) grant, industrial hemp fiber and grain producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin can submit hemp samples to the University of Illinois Plant Clinic […] ...
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 […] ...
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, […] ...
European hemp genetics are coming to America—and they’re bringing 60 years of proven stability with them. Konopi US founders Robin Destiche and Hannah Gabrilova explain why certified seed, advance planning, […] ...
Canadian hemp seed company UniSeeds is bringing proven grain and fiber genetics to Michigan growers. General Manager Mark Lawty shared insights on $350 million in Alberta processing investments, dual-purpose varieties […] ...
Two shows, one message: hemp is a supply chain, not a novelty. In this iHemp Hour, Kayla Heard (Southern Hemp Expo) and Chris Hudson (West Michigan Cannabis & Hemp Expo) […] ...
Hemp Pioneer, Joe Hickey, Co-Founder & Chairman of Halcyon
by Dave Crabill
/ June 3, 2021
In a special episode, iHemp Hour sits down with Joe Hickey, a true ‘godfather’ of the movement. He shares incredible stories from his 28-year journey, including his famous protest planting […] ...
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! ...
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. ...