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.
Updates on the policy and regulation | iHemp Hour ft Molly Mott of MDARD
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…
Producing Quality CBD Products to Customers Worldwide | iHemp Hour ft Jeff Gallagher
In 2013, Jeff Gallagher was a network engineer suffering from panic attacks. A neighbor handed him a capsule made from “marijuana stalks,” and it changed his life—and the industry—forever. In this episode, the founder of Made By Hemp discusses the shift from the “Wi…
Broadcasting live from the 3rd Annual Southern Hemp Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina
While the “get rich quick” crowd has left the building, the real innovators are busy building the future. Broadcasting live from the Southern Hemp Expo, the iHemp Michigan team uncovers the next wave of disruption: hemp wood putters, biodegradable plastics, carbon credi…
Accelerating the Growth of the CBD Market
What happens when a packaging engineer realizes his career is just “polluting the world faster”? He turns to hemp. In this iHemp Hour, we sit down with Chris Judge of Michigan Herbal Remedies to discuss the shift from corporate manufacturing to sustainable CBD, the trut…
Product Innovation in the Hemp Industry
Neogen showed us a fast, validated way to track delta‑9 THC on‑farm before harvest. Their Raptor test quantifies 0.10%–1.60% in minutes, aligns with AOAC 2018.11, and costs ~$16/test after setup. “There’s a crossover need from food safety to hemp,” says Neog…
Synergizing a Unique Hemp Extractv
Hemp Synergistics showed how to turn broad spectrum distillate into a clean, shelf stable powder—no nano, no lipo—and why distillate beats isolate for foods and supplements. We also covered D8 legality, a new hemp vs. marijuana field test, and smarter on farm THC te…
Building a Sustainable Hemp Supply Chain | with Annie Rouse of Anavii Market
Annie Rouse dismantles the “raise hemp to 1% THC” talking point and shows where growth really comes from: animal feed, fiber/grain, and smarter compliance. Plus, on farm THC screening, new edible rules, and a bioavailability breakthrough you can use. Join iHemp Mich…
Rethinking Hemp with Genetics
Two shows, one message: hemp is a supply chain, not a novelty. In this iHemp Hour, Kayla Heard (Southern Hemp Expo) and Chris Hudson (West Michigan Cannabis & Hemp Expo) share how to find buyers, bankers, and real world solutions—from hemp paper and insulation to vodk…
The Value of U.S. Hemp Authority Certification
Certification is shifting from “nice to have” to “must have.” On iHemp Hour, Food Chain ID’s Marsha Mole explains how US Hemp Authority 3.0, cGMPs, and ISO accredited testing protect brands, unlock retail, and build consumer trust. Here’s the playbook to get…
Erica Halverson talks about how her hemp paper business grew along with her quest to save the planet — one plant at a time!
Hemp paper isn’t a novelty—it’s outperforming tree paper in real packaging. Tiny e Paper’s one ply hemp carriers replace three ply corrugate, cut shipping weight, and run on existing lines. Here’s how Michigan brands and converters can pilot hemp paper now and…
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. talks about the importance of FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) compliance in your hiring process as you grow your hemp business.
Sheril Murray Powell, Esq. lays out how hemp “grows up” and wins: harmonize with mainstream standards, document what you do, and protect your team, partners, and profits. From hiring compliance to FDA‑ready operations, this iHemp Hour is a playbook for staying com…
Seth Boone of PanXchange Talks Hemp and Animal Feed Markets
We visit with Seth Boone of PanXchange’s the VP of Business Development and head of hemp markets.