iHemp Hour Shows
The iHemp Hour was our way to collaborate and learn as we began to develop the industrial hemp industry in Michigan. With well over 100 conversations over the years, we have covered every aspect from seed to sale. Use this resource as a tool to dive deep into hemp. Rough transcripts have been generated for each show, allowing you to search for the content you need.
While we are off our regular schedule of hosting shows, from time to time we will tackle an important topic. The newest episodes will be at the top. Let us know if there is a topic we should cover.
Gary Schuler of GTF Solutions and Blain Becktold Talk Grain and Fiber Markets on the iHemp Hour
Gary Schuler of GTF Solutions shares an update on market developments for hemp seed cake research by food industry and potential markets.
Dr. Jeffrey Powers of Beaver Island Hemp talks about pets and CBD on the iHemp Hour
Jeffrey Powers, DVM earned his veterinary degree from Michigan State in 1980. His career has lead him around Michigan and he has settled in Northern Michigan.
Chase Hubbard of The Jacobsen and Jeffrey Cole of US Hemp Brokerage on the iHemp Hour
Chase Hubbard with The Jacobsen has been reporting on hemp and the hemp markets. He will explore the hemp market and what trends he is observing in the hemp industry.
US Hemp Building Association on the iHemp Hour
Dawn Shultz, Interim Executive Director of the USHBA, shared insight and vision for the future of hemp building on the iHemp Hour.
Plant Responsive Drip Irrigation on the iHemp Hour
Peter Wierzba of Responsive Drip Irrigation shares information about the worlds first plant responsive irrigation system. It is able to deliver water and nutrients to the plants as it is needed.
Courtney Moran of Earth Law Championing Hemp Agribusiness on the iHemp Hour
Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. is the leading expert on hemp law championing legal policy for sustainable Cannabis hemp agribusiness development.
Delta 8 THC by Krystilion on the iHemp Hour
Nick Young of Krystilion brings us up to speed on the controversial Delta 8 THC offered by his Savvy brand. Krystilion is a leader in distillation and works with farmers to optimize their crop.
New Age Laboratories on iHemp Hour
As we continue our education on how to cultivate the best industrial hemp crops we get a bit geeky with the science at times.
James DeDecker of MSU on iHemp Hour
As we work through the second year of growing hemp it is important to collect data to continue building on our knowledge base and optimize yield.
Michigan’s Industrial Hemp Program Director on the iHemp Hour
Gina Alessandri has lead the Industrial Hemp Program in Michigan since the passing of the 2018 US Farm Bill. Her commitment to the needs of farmers has been evident and consistent.
US Hemp Certification & Transparency in Supply Chain
The US Hemp Authority President, Marielle Weintraub, PhD shares an update on upcoming Hemp Certification training and the importance of industry regulation.
Selling in an FDA Compliant Way
Lori Putt of HOH Hempnotize is one of those great reasources that never hesitates to lend a helping hand.











