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December 2020 Industry News Update
Harvest is behind us for 2020 if you grow outdoors. At least I hope so! What is an "unprecedented" year is unfolding with a bunch of news that is too important to miss. (Side note by Dave, looking for content writers and web developers to help. There is much to do and...
USDA Comment Period ends Thursday, Oct 8th!
**Urgent Message from U.S. Hemp Roundtable** The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently issued an Interim Final Rule on hemp which, among other things, could potentially criminalize the hemp extraction process. Meanwhile, the US Department of Agriculture...
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Ben Williams of Highway Vodka, Texas’ First Hemp-Based Vodka and the First Black-Owned Distillery in Texas
Highway Vodka launched in Houston, Texas, in February 2019. It is the first hemp-based vodka in Texas and the first fully Black-owned distillery in Texas. Co-founders Ben Williams and Wendell Robbins III spent nearly eight years perfecting the product. Close friends...
Dr. Fabio Rodi and Cristina Cecchetti of Icon Processors Discusses the Wellness Benefits of All-Natural Plant Derivatives
Icon Processors was founded by Dr. Fabio Rodi after years of first-hand experience in witnessing the wellness benefits of all-natural plant derivatives, in particular CBD from hemp. Free from many of the side effects of common pharmaceuticals, CBD and other...
Jordan Hinshaw from GreenTek Planet talks Hemptensils™ and other Hemp containers on the iHemp Hour
"Everyday, we acknowledge the Bigger Picture. 15% of all Carbon Emissions and 10+ Million tons of waste are produced per year from petroleum plastics, much of which ends up in the ocean. At this rate, a giant, Godzilla-like Plastic Monster is destined to come to shore...
“Creating a Sustainable World with the Comeback Crop” – All Things Midwest iHemp Expo on this week’s iHemp Hour
Join Dave, Mike and Blain as they share what's in store at this year's Expo on the iHemp Hour. Over 30 speakers from industry, government and academia and 20 hours of content in the Viridis Labs Auditorium and iHemp Michigan Auditorium. We were also joined by Mark...
Jody McGinness from the Hemp Industries Association wants to make your experience in the hemp industry as profitable and problem-free as possible
Jody McGinness will discuss HIA's mission on today's iHemp Hour. The mission of the Hemp Industries Association is to advance the hemp economy and educate the market for the benefit of our members, the public, and the planet. The HIA and HIA Members: Educate the...
Jamie Campbell Petty, Executive Director of the Midwest Hemp Council discusses gaps in supply chain, smokable hemp and farmer-friendly regs
We have our good friend Jamie Campbell Petty, the Executive Director of the Midwest Hemp Council on this week's iHemp Hour! Midwest Hemp Council's mission is to act as a credible information center, a trusted policy advocate and a dedicated trade organization for the...
Gregoire Michaud and Todd Welch of Viridis Labs discuss ways to collaborate to further education and best practices in the industrial hemp industry
On this iHemp Hour, we are discussing the need to educate both legislation and the marketplace about hemp and hemp products. Plus, we need sets of best practices to establish trust and maintain safety. Our guests, Gregoire Michaud and Todd Welch of Viridis Labs are...
Jeremy Huffman and Dr. Adam Ingrao of HI Hemp Company discuss hemp farmers, insects in CBD, Veterans in agriculture and barriers to entry in hemp
"We are a 'Women Led, Veteran Owned, Michigan Grown' CBD Hemp Company that was founded by our two families: the Huffmans and Ingraos. We are bringing science and sustainability to our regenerative farms, with Dr. Ingrao conducting the first in-depth study of the...
Dana Mosman, CEO and Co-Founder of Triminator Discusses Hemp Processing Equipment
Dana is the co-founder and CEO of Triminator, the global leader in cannabis and hemp processing equipment. Founded in 2010, Triminator designs and manufactures equipment to streamline the harvesting process for farmers big and small. Dana grew up in Grass Valley, CA,...
Greg Wilson of Hempwood discusses hemp as a sustainable wood substitute on the iHemp Hour
The idea of using hemp as a sustainable wood substitute was inspired by the experiences of the founder, Greg Wilson, while he was working for a bamboo flooring company years ago. Since then, Greg and his development team have worked tirelessly adapting the process of...
Hemp Decorticating by Canna Systems on the iHemp Hour
Dave Greer of Canna Systems shows off their R-2 decorticator and plans for a strategic alliance. iHemp Michigan's mission is to educate, inform and promote the research, development, and cultivation of industrial hemp in Michigan. iHemp Michigan advocates for wellness...
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