In The News
In The News tracks the presence of industrial hemp within mainstream media, scientific journals, and regional publications, highlighting the public’s evolving understanding of the crop. This curated archive focuses on external reporting of market breakthroughs, legislative milestones, and the stories of local innovators making headlines. By monitoring these highlights, the community can stay informed about the broader societal and economic trends currently shaping the global and local perception of hemp.
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Talking Hemp Products at Cannabis Law Conference
by Dave Crabill
/ September 23, 2021
Dave Crabill shared updates on the industrial hemp market at the 6th Annual Cannabis Law Conference.
Updates on the policy and regulation | iHemp Hour ft Molly Mott of MDARD
by Dave Crabill
/ September 16, 2021
The 20-Day Rule: MDARD, Hot Crops, and the End of the Wild West
Excerpt: “If you talk to the regulators, they will work with you. If you don’t, you won’t like the consequences.” With grower numbers down 80%, the industry has shifted from a gold rush to a compliance game. In this iHemp Hour, MDARD’s Molly Mott explains exactly when to call for testing (don’t harvest yet!), the difference between “compliance” and “negligence,” and why transparency is your best insurance policy.
iHemp Michigan recently became aware of a state legislative effort to curb the unregulated availability of hemp-derived products containing Delta 8 compounds. This bill package, led by House Bill 4517, has now received its first hearing May 18 in the House Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Members came from all points in Michigan to network and get inspired. Check out the gathering and garden tour.
Creating a Sustainable World with the Comeback Crop” – All Things Midwest iHemp Expo on this week’s iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ January 21, 2021
Join Dave, Mike and Blain as they share what’s in store at this year’s Expo on the iHemp Hour. Over 30 speakers from industry, government and academia and 20 hours of content
MLive Covers iHemp Michigan’s Farmer Education Tour
by Dave Crabill
/ March 5, 2020
Following our successful iHemp Expo, MLive joined us on the road for ‘Hemponomics 102,’ our educational tour for Michigan’s new hemp farmers. See how we’re tackling the industry’s biggest challenges and building a network for success.
The Story of iHemp Michigan goes International
by Dave Crabill
/ November 22, 2019
What an incredible moment for the Michigan hemp industry. The story of our state's first harvest is no longer just a local headline—it's making news across the country and around […] ...
The leading statewide trade association representing industrial hemp today hosted a roundtable to review Michigan’s pilot hemp season and discuss the highs and lows of the state’s newest agricultural commodity.
The roundtable, hosted by iHemp Michigan, featured regulators, farmers, processors and product manufacturers representing just a few of the many uses for industrial hemp – ranging from CBD oil to high-tech plastics.
iHemp Michigan members visited the Southern Hemp Expo. Come see what we learned at the Frankemuth Hemponomics 101 event.
A small group of about twenty gathered in Lapeer to discuss industrial hemp. Special thanks to John who cooked hemp heart encrusted chicken, potatoes, roasted vegetables and apple fritter type of dessert! We did more than enjoy the food though. Dave discussed the who, what, where, when and why of industrial hemp and a special guest, Valorie Aloisio, of Hemp Lifestyle Network provided detailed information about the role of the Endocannabinoid System in restoring balance to the Endocrine System with the use of cannabidiol.