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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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About sixty people interested in hemp attended the educational seminar in Benton Harbor. Many in the room are iHemp members. Eric reviewed the history and uses along with some interesting economic data that I will share. Chris Veley from Material Control Solutions, LLC explained his chipping equipment and the benefits of chipping prior to processing to maximize CBD extraction.
While many turn to CBD to avoid the many side effects of traditional medicine, you have to wonder what is in the CBD your buying. There have been many well-covered studies that show that CBD product labeling falls well short of the mark. Who can you trust? Understanding the labeling and finding products with clear third-party testing will help.
USDA Now Accepting Applications of Seed-Propagated Hemp for Plant Variety Protection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO) will start accepting applications of seed-propagated hemp for plant variety protection.
iHemp Michigan members will be the first to submit completed applications for MDARD approval and obtain a grower number. You will be given a raffle ticket to be drawn for the appointment order with MDARD in the afternoon. MDARD wants to use our members as the test run before taking hundreds of applications.
