Kiwi-Ginger Zinger Protein Smoothie with Hemp Hearts
Kiwi-Ginger Zinger Protein Smoothie with Hemp Hearts The bright flavors of kiwi, ginger and parsley are tempered by creamy coconut milk and hemp hearts in this clean-tasting smoothie that packs 16 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber into one serving! View...
Governor Whitmer Executive Order
On February 11, 2022, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Reorganization Order 2022-1, assigning the regulation of processing, distributing, and selling hemp to the soon-to-be-renamed Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA). On April 13, 2022, the ERO will go into effect and...
Hemp Moving To MRA
Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan with the MRA becoming the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), and parts of the industrial hemp regulation being moved from MDARD to the CRA, we have Andrew Brisbo, the Executive Director of the MRA on this week’s iHemp...
Garlicky Cheesy Hemp Seed Spread
Garlicky Cheesy Hemp Seed Spread Delicious dip for parties or just snacking! View Instructions Servings 12 Ready In: 5 minutes Calories: 126 Good For: Anytime Introduction About this Recipe By: Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN A cheese spread that’s sure to...
Americans for Safe Access
Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan, we have asked Americans for Safe Access to join us at this year’s Expo. The mission of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis (marijuana) for therapeutic use and research. This...
CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2021
When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, it explicitly legalized the sale of hemp and its derivatives such as CBD. Farmers across the nation relied on this government action, and invested considerable time and resources to plant, grow, and market commercial hemp...
USDA Releases Data on Hemp Production
$824 Million is value of 2021 Hemp Production per USDA. Hemp grown for CBD is still outpacing fiber and grain – for now. The infrastructure needs built for processing and fair regulation is needed to allow grain for animal feed. In future years the fiber and grain production will dwarf CBD and other cannabinoids.
HB-5058 Passes
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food Law” was passed this week. The big takeaway for Hemp is this language: A food or dietary supplement is not adulterated solely because the food or dietary supplement contains or has added to it any quantity of...