News
The News category provides comprehensive reporting on the most significant internal updates and industry-wide announcements impacting the industrial hemp sector. This resource covers a wide range of essential topics, including state-level regulatory changes, research breakthroughs from Michigan universities, and strategic shifts within the marketplace. By offering consistent and accurate information, this category ensures that industry stakeholders remain prepared to respond to the complexities of a rapidly growing bio-economy.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently issued an Interim Final Rule on hemp which, among other things, could potentially criminalize the hemp extraction process.
The process to gain Federal approval for animal feed ingredients through the FDA-Center for Veterinary Medicine requires both; clinical animal feed trials for each target species and detailed analysis of the ingredient itself. This analysis includes: crude nutritional composition, vitamins, minerals, potential contaminates as well as fatty acid and amino acid concentrations.
MDARD issues final report for the stateโs inaugural industrial hemp ag pilot program
Michiganโs top trade association for the hemp industry today announced it has donated 200 reusable masks to state employees.
The freshman year is complete. MDARD has issued its final report on Michigan’s inaugural hemp pilot program, detailing the successes and challenges from a historic season that saw hemp grown in 58 counties. We dive into the official numbers and look at what comes next for this emerging crop.
Michigan’s 2021 Hemp Plan Takes Shape: What the New Bills Mean for You
by Dave Crabill
/ March 19, 2020
New legislation (Senate Bills 850 & 852) has been introduced to align Michigan’s hemp program with USDA rules. We’ve analyzed the bills and are breaking down the three biggest changes you need to know about: a major new market opportunity, higher grower fees, and new reporting requirements.
USDA Listens: Key Changes to Lab Testing and Disposal Rules for the 2020 Season
by Dave Crabill
/ March 5, 2020
The USDA has announced a delay in enforcing two of the most challenging rules for the 2020 hemp season: the requirement for DEA-registered labs and the strict disposal methods for “hot” crops. We break down what this major policy shift means for Michigan farmers.
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 January 2020 Hemp Benchmarks report confirms what many are feeling: the market is changing. With CBD biomass prices seeing a steep drop, what’s the right strategy for Michigan farmers? We dive into the numbers and discuss the path forward for a successful 2020 harvest.
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 headlineโit's making news across the country and around […] ...