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.
What’s New in Hemp Construction
Cody Ley of Hemp for Humanity is planning to build 20 hemp-based homes in Detroit using locally-sourced materials from underserved Michigan farmers—and he’s solving technical challenges like thermal bridging along the way. In this episode of the iHemp Hour, Lay shares…
Heavy-Handed Hemp Regulation with Michael Thue
When SWAT teams raided award-winning CBD producer Michael Tui’s farm and medical office, they found $400 and a tractor—but no charges have been filed. His story exposes troubling questions about Michigan’s hemp enforcement and the regulatory maze facing legitimate ope…
US Hemp Builders Association Updates with Henry Gage Jr
iHemp Michigan has been a major proponent of hemp for fiber and grain. While grain is taking longer with the research required, we just received great news on the fiber side! Join us as we learn about the ICC decision from the president of the USHBA, Henry Gage, Jr….
CBD with Dennis Dean of Lakeland Hemp
Fifth-generation Michigan farmers Dennis and Eric Dean have cracked the code on profitable hemp farming—and they’re sharing their secrets. From their award-winning bucking machine that replaces 12 workers to their direct-to-consumer model that’s driven 50% annual grow…
Global Hemp Fiber with Melissa Peterson
Colorado’s Global Fiber Processing proves regional hemp decorticating can work—if you’re willing to rebuild farmer trust one handshake at a time. Founder Melissa Peterson shares the real numbers: $2.5M startup costs, $300/ton farmer payments, and seven distinct revenu…
Hemp Grain as Animal Feed – Andrew Bish
Special guest Andrew Bish, of Bish Enterprises, joins us as we discuss hemp feed regulation. Andrew is working with the Hemp Feed Coalition to bring about fair regulation for the use of hemp grain in animal feed. Learn more about the Hemp Feed Coalition and help their c…
Episode 109: Building with Hemp
Kim Croes started her hempcrete company, FiberFort, in Detroit, Michigan with the hopes of making a positive impact on the earth. Currently a painter, she is making her transition into natural building practices. Kim started her training and education of hempcrete in…
Episode 108: Regenerative Hemp Farming
What if weeds simply refused to grow in your fields? Regenerative agriculture expert Robin Pott of Pot Farms L3C reveals how cultivating the soil food web—the microscopic universe of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa beneath your feet—can eliminate the need for fertiliz…
European Hemp Fiber and Grain Seeds
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, and hammer-mill insulation may be the fastest path to buildin…
Canadian Hemp Fiber and Grain Seeds
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 yielding 7,500 lbs/acre of straw, and why putting fa…
Alternative options of homeopathic and holistic means of healing and enhancing the quality of life.
Navy veteran Tanya Mora spent three years developing Sweet Dreams—a line of six organic CBD/THC lotions, each targeting specific body systems from nerves to bones. After watching veterans come home with “grocery bags full of prescriptions” and her aunt hospitalized fr…
Talking about Hemp-Lime
Hempcrete just cleared a major hurdle. The International Code Council has recommended approval of hempcrete for inclusion in the U.S. International Residential Code—a landmark achievement years in the making. On this episode of iHemp Hour, Jacob Waddell of the US Hemp…