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Free Hemp Disease & Pest Diagnosis
Hello there,I’m a graduate student at Northern Michigan University working with Dr. James DeDecker and others on a study of potential biocontrols for hemp diseases. We are looking for controls of both gray (Botrytis cinerea) and white (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) molds...
2023 US Farm Bill Priorities for Hemp
Progress On 2023 Farm Bill Priorities For The Hemp Industry by U.S. Hemp Roundtable In April, we proudly announced our collaboration with prominent organizations in the hemp industry, namely the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and the National Industrial Hemp...
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Talking Power in the Soil
We are visiting with Crop Scout Christie Apple on this week’s iHemp Hour! Get the Dirt on Soil with this expert. Join us on Facebook, YouTube, our website or through Zoom! This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass...
Talking about Hemp-Lime
We will be joined by Kim Croes and Rachel Berry to talk about the use of Hemp-Lime (hempcrete) in the building. Jacob Waddell of the USHBA will also provide an update on the recent ICC trials. Both Kim and Rachel have hands-on experience building with hemp. On...
Hemp-Lime Construction Workshop
Enjoy a hands-on hempcrete workshop, and an opportunity to take home an on-site hand crafted hemp made dog house! Free to attend! All ages invited, this is a family friendly event. Big thanks to Grow Green MI for providing the space! Saturday, April 30th from 11 am...
ABKO Labs
ABKO Labs is an ISO 17025 certified cannabis testing facility located in Warren, dedicated to providing its clients with accurate results in a prompt manner. Its high-touch service and standards ensure its clients succeed from seed to sale. On the show, ABKO’s Lab...
Financing the Industrial Hemp industry
On this weeks episode of the iHemp Hour we speak with Bob Moore of www.bobmoorefinancing.com in Oklahoma. Bob is an avid fan of the hemp industry and is actively working with companies in the US and Canada. Learn about the unique challenges and what to avoid when...
The Hemp Industries Association
Jody has worked for membership nonprofits for more than 20 years, helping organizations to transform in order to better serve their members and their missions. He is passionate about the potential for hemp to bring value to rural communities, help heal the planet, and...
Scott Colville Crop Insurance
Scott Colville Crop Insurance’s mission is the same today as when Jim Colville started back in 1967: To help farmers sleep better, regardless of what nature throws their way. The Colville family has been insuring crops for small to medium farmers in the Midwest region...
Creating a Reliable Supply Chain of Carbon-Negative Hemp Materials
Heartland Industries is a biotech company that engineers hemp fibers as additives to plastics. Heartland’s hemp additives make plastics stronger, lighter, cheaper, and more sustainable. The Heartland team focuses on creating a reliable supply chain of carbon-negative...
The Results of Varietal Trials
James DeDecker, PhD is the Director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center in Chatham, Michigan and a Specialist in the MSU Extension Community, Food and Environment Institute. He earned a BS in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from the...
Cannabinoid Potency Assay Method
Eurofins scientists are leading global experts in hemp and CBD analysis and verification. Eurofins developed the first globally recognized (AOAC) method for testing the potency of hemp. Eurofins scientific teams collaborate to develop innovative, customizable testing...
The Grain and Fiber Side of the Industry
Eric produces the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast. Join us as he shares stories about his summertime travels around the country visiting hemp folks on the grain and fiber side of the industry.