Industrial Hemp Podcast

On this week's hemp podcast we talk to Jonathon John, lab manager at Choice Extraction Inc. in Washington, Pennsylvania, where they focus on extraction and refinement of cannabinoid hemp. John talks about the extraction process and what farmers should expect from an extraction company – what's involved in the process, what questions should farmers be asking, what kind of output can you expect from your biomass. "When somebody comes to us as a farmer, we want to make sure that they understand the complete process of what is going to happen to their biomass," John said in the interview. According to John, a reputable extraction facility should focus on transparency and will have a quality system that weighs and tracks a customer's biomass throughout the entire process. Choice Extraction Inc https://choiceextractioninc.com/ News Nuggets The U.S. Hemp Market Landscape: Cannabinoids, Grain & Fiber https://info.newfrontierdata.com/u.s.-hemp-market-landscape Minnesota's Revised Hemp Plan Approved By The USDA https://wnax.com/news/180081-minnesotas-revised-hemp-plan-approved-by-the-usda/ Zimbabwe: Industrial Hemp Production Set for a Boom https://allafrica.com/stories/202105120189.html Top political aide to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller arrested in alleged scheme to take money in exchange for hemp licenses https://www.texastribune.org/2021/05/07/sid-miller-todd-smith/ The Top 3 CBD-Friendly States in the U.S. https://www.hempgrower.com/article/top-3-cbd-friendly-states-vermont-colorado-oregon/ High Mowing Organic Seeds' Hemp Mix Cover Crop https://www.highmowingseeds.com/organic-non-gmo-hemp-mix-cover-crop.html Alaska Senate Passes Bill Allowing for Permanent Industrial Hemp Program https://alaska-native-news.com/alaska-senate-passes-bill-allowing-for-permanent-industrial-hemp-program/55650/ USDA Using Hemp Oil to Make 'Cosmeceuticals' https://www.hempgrower.com/article/usda-using-hemp-oil-cosmeceuticals-midwest-bioprocessing-center-cosmetics/ Thanks to our sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

This week's main guest is freelance writer Janet Burns, whose article How Cannabis Coevolved with Humanity and Could Save It Now was published on Forbes.com last year. She writes about humanity's long history with the cannabis plant, from the tectonic shift of the Tibetan Plain to the early days of agriculture through modern times, showing how the cannabis plant has influenced our biology, religion and culture throughout the ages. In the interview, she talks about her research for this article and speculates that if more people knew about the intertwined history of cannabis and humanity, perhaps there would be more acceptance and less stigma. Read: How Cannabis Coevolved With Humanity, And Could Save It Now at Forbes.com We also talk to hempcrete builder Cameron McIntosh about the work he's doing with DON Services in New Castle, Pa., where they've completed the initial phase of a hempcrete installation at a two story residential home. The project is called Project Hemp Home and was funded in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. McIntosh says the point of the project is to demonstrate for the farming community around New Castle "that there is actually an outlet for fiber industrial hemp in Pennsylvania. And this is what it looks like." Learn more about: Janet Burns, writer https://warmlyjanetburns.com/ Americhanvre Cast-Hemp https://americhanvre.com/ DON Services https://doninc.org/company/don-services/ News Nuggets More states banning delta-8 THC as regulators clarify its legality under federal law https://hempindustrydaily.com/more-states-banning-delta-8-thc-as-regulators-clarify-its-legality-under-federal-law/ State clears way for more than 70K acres of cannabis, hemp production https://www.wbjournal.com/article/state-clears-way-for-more-than-70k-acres-of-cannabis-hemp-production DON demonstrates hemp use in local home rehab https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/don-demonstrates-hemp-use-in-local-home-rehab/article_3be1bc40-ad3c-11eb-8d88-8307c407999f.html Special thanks to our sponsor IND HEMP in Montana https://www.indhemp.com/

The first guest on the hemp podcast this week is Fred Strathmeyer, deputy secretary of plant industry at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture where he oversees the state's industrial hemp program. Strathmeyer said the application period for a hemp permits closed in early April and the state has issued 417 grower permits and 60 processor permits, down just slightly from last year. The state hemp program remains similar to last year's program, the main difference being the extension of the time to harvest, which increased from 15 days to 30 days, per the USDA's Final Rule that went into effect on March 22, 2021. Strathmeyer reviews some interesting hemp projects his department has funded through various grant programs, including a recently unveiled DIY hemp cabin kit developed by COEXIST Build in Berks County. Then we talk to Cynthia Petrone Hudock and Garrett Hall from CSQI – Cannabis Services Quality Index – a new company that promises to bring transparency and accountability to the hemp supply chain and will take much of the guess work out of finding reliable vendors and processors. They liken the new business to Consumer Reports, but for businesses along the hemp supply chain. Pennsylvania Department of Ag's hemp program https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/industrial_hemp/Pages/default.aspx CSQI's survey links Grower Survey: https://corexmsp67yfnw7m5t8g.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5pv71Jpn6jfL4q Vendor Survey: https://corexmsp67yfnw7m5t8g.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KZcHe7y1PsytRI News Nuggets States Begin Implementing Delta-8 THC Bans https://www.hempgrower.com/article/states-ban-delta-8-thc-industry-organizations-weigh-in-hemp-industries-association/ Wrangler Parent Expands Hemp Collab With Panda Biotech https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-brands/kontoor-brands-panda-biotech-us-grown-hemp-denim-wrangler-lee-276331/ Thanks to our sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

This week's podcast is the Steve Groff episode. Not only do we talk to cover crop pioneer Steve Groff from Cedar Meadow Farm in Holtwood, Lancaster County, where he's growing hemp and launching a brand of CBD products for people and pets, but we also check back in with Dr. Steve Groff from Groff North America and Wyndridge Farm in York County. Farmer Steve Groff explains how he is prepping his fields for this year's growing season, what kinds of cover crops work best for hemp production, and what it's been like to launch his own line of CBD products. And then Dr. Steve Groff gives us an update on the HempTrain processing machine – the first of it's kind in the US – and how they've moved the machine to Belleville, Pennsylvania, where they are working with a company called MKB that specializes in handling biomass. Groff also talks about his work in cannabinoid therapy and medical marijuana. Plus hemp news nuggets and a few more details about the upcoming Lancaster Farming Hemp road Trip planned for this summer. Links! Cover Crop Coach Steve Groff https://www.stevegroff.com/ Groff North America https://groffna.com/ Groff Health https://shopgroffhealth.com/ Wyndridge Farm https://wyndridge.com/ New Nuggets Idaho Gov. signs bill allowing growing, transport of hemp https://www.capitalpress.com/state/idaho/idaho-gov-signs-bill-allowing-growing-transport-of-hemp/article_cc8dde7f-58cc-53ec-a99e-7645737e2b6c.html 'Hemp train' leaves Fresno for Denver, first legal railroad shipment to cross state lines in 84 years https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/hemp-train-leaves-fresno-for-denver-first-legal-railroad-shipment-to-cross-state-lines-in-84-years/ Paid to grow hemp? Biden's proposed carbon bank has industry intrigued https://hempindustrydaily.com/bidens-proposed-carbon-bank-intrigues-hemp-industry Penn State Extension Hemp Webinar, May 17 https://web.cvent.com/event/8f786424-43a0-4c98-a71a-8c38b8bdd722/summary?locale=en-US&i=gN97GFqXd06dIRnzZu2dBQ Thanks to our sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/ Hemp Feed Coalition https://hempfeedcoalition.org/

On this week's hemp podcast, we talk to David De Vore, R&D technical consultant with Leyton, an international funding innovation consulting firm that specializes in working with hemp farmers to take advantage of R&D tax credits offered by the IRS. According to De Vore, the tax credit offsets income tax liability directly, dollar for dollar, but the amount of tax credit available for farmers depends on how much a given company is spending on research and development. "I've seen credits of twenty thousand dollars, all the way up to millions of dollars, just depending on how large the farm is or how innovative they are," De Vore said in the interview. What sorts of activities count as R&D? "If you're innovative, if you're testing new strains, new growing or irrigation techniques, you can qualify for this credit and it can directly offset taxable income, De Vore said. "And there's actually another incentive that offsets payroll liability." De Vore said that many farmers are already meeting the requirements for this tax credit, but either don't know about the tax credit or didn't realize they were eligible. Leyton https://leyton.com/us/rd-tax-credit-opportunity-for-hemp/ News Nuggets U.S. Hemp Roundtable Seeks Amendment to Remove In-State Manufacturing Requirement from New Hampshire CBD Bill https://www.hempgrower.com/article/us-hemp-roundtable-in-state-manufacturing-new-hampshire-cbd-cannabidiol-bill/ California backs off narrower THC testing window https://hempindustrydaily.com/california-backs-off-narrower-thc-testing-window/ US EPA grants $100,000 to support Washington hemp bricks manufacturer https://hempindustrydaily.com/us-epa-grants-100000-to-support-washington-hemp-bricks-manufacturer/ Montana Passes Bill Advancing Hemp Seed as Animal Feed https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/industrial_hemp/montana-passes-bill-advancing-hemp-seed-as-animal-feed/article_6d2854d6-9ca6-11eb-a7fc-83e9ec98972e.html New Hemp Production Class To Teach Students About Cannabis Industry, Economics, & More https://onwardstate.com/2021/04/08/new-hemp-production-class-to-teach-students-about-cannabis-industry-economics-more/ Hemp Legalization in Idaho Nears the 'End Zone' https://www.hempgrower.com/article/idaho-senate-approves-hemp-legalization-bill-heads-to-governer/ Special Thanks to our Sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/careers

Hemp farmers have had a notoriously hard time when it comes to finding reliable financial services. Many hemp farmers can share stories of being dropped from a bank with very little notice when their bank got skittish about hemp. The reason for this, says West Town Banks executive vice president and chief operating officer Melissa Marsal, is that bank regulators see hemp overall as high risk business, and therefore hemp companies get lumped together with other so-called high risk businesses like private ATMs, internet gambling and alcohol and tobacco. Banks are required to perform extra due diligence when getting to know potential customers in these risky sectors, and many banks just don't see the value in the extra work and have simply turned away from the hemp industry. The banking and hemp industries are patiently waiting for the SAFE Banking Act to pass Congress, which would make it a whole lot easier for everyone involved. In this interview, Marsal talks about her experience working with hemp farmers and the things hemp farmers have had to resort to in lieu of reliable banking. She talks about what hemp farmers need to consider when looking for a bank, and what kinds of questions they should be prepared to answer when they're in discussions with a bank. West Town Bank https://www.westtownbank.com/business/industry-solutions/hemp/ News Nuggets Study: No evidence of liver toxicity from use of CBD from hemp https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/2021/04/06/study-no-evidence-of-liver-toxicity-from-use-of-cbd-from-hemp/ U.S. Hemp Seed Production Increasing https://www.newsdakota.com/2021/04/06/u-s-hemp-seed-production-increasing/ Far fewer Wisconsin hemp licenses have been issued, so far https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/far-fewer-wisconsin-hemp-licenses-have-been-issued-so-far/ Alabama Senate to consider amendment potentially harmful to Alabama hemp industry https://www.alreporter.com/2021/04/05/senate-to-consider-amendment-potentially-harmful-to-alabama-hemp-industry/ Sen. Rand Paul Reintroduces HEMP Act to Congress https://www.hempgrower.com/article/hemp-act-reintroduced-kentucky-usda-thc/ New York marijuana law makes sweeping changes to hemp rules, too https://hempindustrydaily.com/ny-marijuana-law-makes-sweeping-changes-to-hemp-rules-too/ Program aims to increase hemp awareness https://pennbizreport.com/news/19468-program-aims-to-increase-hemp-awareness/ Anything but CBD - The Real Opportunity in Hemp https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/News/Promotional-Features/Anything-but-CBD-The-Real-Opportunity-in-Hemp Making Hemp Milk Is Easier Than You Think https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/making-hemp-milk-is-easier-than-you-think-zbcz2104 Hops and Hemp https://www.greenstate.com/culture/hops-and-hemp-cannabis-cousin-pairs-well-but-which-beer-is-best-with-weed/ About That "Skunky" Cannabis Smell https://hempgazette.com/news/skunk-smell-cannabis-hg1410/ Podcast Archives Interview with DON Services https://www.lancasterfarming.com/community/podcasts_and_audio/don-services-building-a-future-with-hemp/article_c0c12a38-1ed3-11eb-9638-9fba138debee.html Interview with Judy Wicks from All Together Now Pennsylvania https://www.lancasterfarming.com/community/podcasts_and_audio/importance-of-local-supply-chains-in-the-face-of-global-pandemic/article_d2952098-6ecf-11ea-a715-bb449ca2df1c.html Interview with Kelly Kundratic from Team PA https://www.lancasterfarming.com/community/podcasts_and_audio/the-ebb-and-flow-of-harvest-season/article_98b5ce48-5266-11ea-ac19-9f049c81f721.html Many Thanks to our Sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

On this week's podcast, we talk to Dr. Joyce Harman, a veterinarian practicing in Flint Hill, Virginia, who specializes in equine health. Dr. Harman has been using hemp as a supplement in horses' diets for nearly 30 years. She began adding hemp seed oil to horses' diets in the 1990s. She says that the high omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients in hemp oil are extremely beneficial to the health of horses, especially for skin diseases and immune issues. Now that hemp is legal to produce in the United States, Harman is able to source hemp domestically, and now besides hemp oil, she's able to supplement horses' diets with hemp seed too. She is also a proponent of using CBD for equine health, especially in treating horses with PTSD. We also talk to Scott Bille from Sustainability Now, a group that is petitioning the organizers of Farm Aid to focus on Industrial Hemp at this year's benefit concert. Harmony Equine Clinic https://harmanyequine.com/ Demystifying Hemp and CBD in Horse, By Dr. Joyce Harman https://www.horseillustrated.com/hemp-and-cbds-in-the-horse Farm Aid should focus on Industrial Hemp, right? Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/farm-aid-focus-on-industrial-hemp-to-save-family-farms Listen to the Sustainability Now podcast https://www.sustainabilitynow.global/ Thanks to our Sponsor: IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

COEXIST Build is a design firm owned and operated by wife and husband team Anastasiya Konopatskaya and Drew Oberholtzer whose focus is on designing healthy, environmentally friendly buildings and supplying the industry with healthy building materials, such as hempcrete blocks and hemp batt insulation. We first interviewed Ana and Drew in 2019 when they had teamed up with Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre Hemp Cast to create the Hemp House on Wheels, a small hempcrete structure built on a double-axle trailer that they've taken to hemp shows and architecture conferences around the country in order to showcase the benefits of building with hemp and to give people a chance to experience the feeling of being inside a hemp structure firsthand. Since 2019 the couple have been busy expanding their business. They have developed and sell a pre-cast block made of hempcrete and are the US distributor of Hemp Blanket Batt Insulation, a replacement for fiberglass insulation made in Canada. On this episode, they unveil their latest offering: a backyard cabin/home office kit called the Traveler. It's a 140 square foot DIY kit made from environmentally-friendly materials including hempcrete. Learn More: COEXIST BUILD https://www.coexist.build/ Email Dr. Ron Kander about the PA Hemp Steering Committee [email protected] Nuggets of Hemp News Hemp enters its second season in Wyoming https://www.powelltribune.com/stories/hemp-enters-its-second-season-in-wyoming,30287 It's completely legal, but still the hemp industry has trouble finding banks — here's why https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2021/03/16/hemp-industry-has-trouble-banking-because-line-between-marijuana-and-hemp-thin/6940489002/ Thanks to our sponsors! King's Agriseeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/ IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

On this week's show, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, we learn about the hemp industry in Ireland from Chris Allen, the executive director of Hemp Federation Ireland, who says that the hemp industry and supply chain are well established on the Emerald Isle, but that recent policy decisions by the Irish government have made things very difficult for farmers to make a living. She said the agency that oversees the hemp industry seems keen on letting the powerful pharmaceutical industry take over the CBD sector, allowing farmers only to grow fiber crops. We also talk to Jonathan Miller, chief council at the US Hemp Roundtable, about the recent influx of delta-8 THC products, which appear to have nearly the same psychoactive effect as marijuana. He says that marketing hemp as having any kind of mind-altering effect is bad news for the overall hemp industry, which has done extensive work in separating itself from the marijuana industry. And we also hear from Hannah Smith-Brubaker from Pasa Sustainable Agriculture about an upcoming hemp information session on March 26. Links Hemp Federation Ireland https://www.hempfederationireland.org/ US Hemp Roundtable https://hempsupporter.com/ News Nuggets Specialized harvester hopes to tap growing interest in fiber https://hemptoday.net/specialized-harvester-hopes-to-tap-growing-interest-in-fiber/ Do Hemp Farms Stink? https://hempgazette.com/news/hemp-farm-smell-hg1394/ Malawi: Industrial Hemp Growers Threaten Malawi Govt With Lawsuit https://allafrica.com/stories/202103140065.html DEA Calls Out Hemp in Latest 'Drug Threat Assessment' Report https://www.hempgrower.com/article/dea-calls-out-hemp-drug-threat-assessment-report/ Arizona hemp farmers see crop losses from Pythium in drip-irrigated fields https://hempindustrydaily.com/arizona-hemp-farmers-see-crop-losses-from-pythium-in-drip-irrigated-fields/ Pasa Event: Listening Session: What's Next for Industrial Hemp? https://pasafarming.org/event/listening-session-whats-next-for-industrial-hemp/ Thank you to our sponsor: IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

On this week's podcast, our guest is Eric Sandy, digital editor of Hemp Grower Magazine, one of the best resources hemp farmers have for learning about their crop and developing their craft. Based in Valley View, Ohio, Hemp Grower Magazine is published by GIE Media and focuses on exactly what the name of the magazine implies – growing hemp. They cover all sectors of the hemp industry from cannabinoid production to fiber and grain. Hemp Grower Magazine https://www.hempgrower.com/ News Nuggets USDA: Final Rule Will Move Ahead As Planned https://www.hempgrower.com/article/usda-hemp-final-rule-will-move-ahead-as-planned/ Industrial Hemp Market Worth $ 27.72 Billion, Globally, by 2028 https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/03/08/2188902/0/en/Industrial-Hemp-Market-Worth-27-72-Billion-Globally-by-2028-at-25-17-CAGR-Verified-Market-Research.html The many uses of hemp, the focus of upcoming conference https://fremonttribune.com/community/cass-news/news/the-many-uses-of-hemp-the-focus-of-upcoming-conference/article_163fe57d-6964-51ee-b7af-2fdad1bfe97c.html Inaugural Nebraska Hemp Conference and Trade Show https://www.grownebraskahemp.com/ South Dakota hemp backers hopeful about planting this year https://www.austindailyherald.com/2021/03/south-dakota-hemp-backers-hopeful-about-planting-this-year/ Hemp is a hot crop, so why are so few Black farmers growing it? https://carolinapublicpress.org/43148/hemp-is-a-hot-crop-so-why-are-so-few-black-farmers-growing-it/ US Hemp Roundtable Warns Against Marketing Psychoactive Properties of Delta-8 https://www.hempgrower.com/article/us-hemp-roundtable-warns-against-marketing-psychoactive-intoxicating-properties-delta-8-thc/ Lancaster Farming's Hemp Special Section https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasterfarming.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/70/77032d30-7dc7-11eb-8ed9-1bf32d94cd3c/60424e72b2207.pdf.pdf Kneehigh Farm Chronicles https://www.lancasterfarming.com/community/videos/kneehigh-farm-chronicles/collection_1f5e98ae-5b52-11eb-a51b-47343790e2ae.html Special Thanks to our sponsors: King's Agriseeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/ IND HEMPhttps://www.indhemp.com/

On this week's podcast, we talk to the two Pennsylvania state senators who announced a bill that would legalize adult use cannabis in the state. Senators Sharif Street and Daniel Laughlin, a Democrat and Republican respectively, said the bill prioritizes safety, social equity and agriculture. The senators say cannabis reform is attractive to both sides of the political spectrum: economic and libertarian concerns on the right, and social equity and environmental concerns on the left. But what would it look like for prospective growers? "Under our bill the initial rollout would be 100 micro-cultivation centers that would be licensed, and then the following year there would be another 50, and then after that it would kind of be a supply and demand. If those growers can't keep up with the demand, the cannabis board we intend to create with this bill would be allowed to issue more licenses on an as-needed basis," says Laughlin. What those cultivation centers would look like is still an open question, but some kind of high tunnel structure would most likely fit the bill. "You wouldn't necessarily have to build an expensive building. We're trying to find a sweet spot to have the right kind of protections, both agricultural protections to make sure there isn't cross pollination," says Street. "There are some security concerns around cannabis. But the idea is to try and do it in a way that protects the public safety and keeps it affordable for farmers." Links PA Senator Sharif Street http://www.senatorsharifstreet.com/ PA Senator Daniel Laughlin https://www.senatorlaughlin.com/ Pennsylvania State Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?Chamber=S&SPick=20210&cosponId=34801 News Nuggets Industrial Hemp Legalization Bill Moves To Idaho House https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/industrial-hemp-legalization-bill-moves-idaho-house#stream/0 New York Times: This Drug Gets You High, and Is Legal (Maybe) Across the Country https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/health/marijuana-hemp-delta-8-thc.html US: First application for hemp as feed for poultry https://www.poultryworld.net/Nutrition/Articles/2021/3/US-First-application-for-hemp-as-feed-for-poultry-715691E/ Thanks to our Sponsor: IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/ And be sure to check out the Instagram Giveaway featuring products from Canvast Supply Co. https://canvastsupplyco.com/

This week on the podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Andrew Bish, the COO of Bish Enterprises and the founder of Hemp Harvest Works, both in Giltner, Nebraska. Bish enterprises is known for its header adapters, and they do custom builds of large-scale headers and research headers for the soy and sorghum industries. Andrew Bish founded Hemp Harvest Works, under the Bish Enterprises umbrella, in 2017, in anticipation of meeting the needs of farmers in the up and coming grain and fiber sectors of the hemp industry. They also manufacture cultivation and harvesting equipment for CBD growers. Bish is also the vice president of the Hemp Feed Coalition, a group that is working to gain federal approval to use hemp and its byproducts as a feed for animals, which will create another avenue for hemp farmers to market their crops and give livestock producers another source of animal nutrition. Bish celebrates the long list of uses for hemp, but says that if the farmer that grows the hemp can't afford to grow it, then what's the point? "We have to make it affordable for the farmer. That farmer has to profit from this plant." And that's what motivates his work with the Hemp Feed Coalition: creating ways for hemp farmers to be profitable. We also check in with Luke Kneuss, a hemp farmer in Ohio. Kneuss was the lucky winner of our hemp headphone giveaway. We hear about it his operation in Ohio and his aspirations for his farm. Hemp Harvest Works https://hempharvestworks.com Bish Enterprises https://bishenterprise.com Contact: [email protected] 402-849-2674 Hemp Feed Coalition https://hempfeedcoalition.org/ Focus Organics https://fohemp.com/ Study: Enhanced tolerance of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) plants on abandoned mine land soil leads to overexpression of cannabinoids https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6715179/ News Nuggets New state plan has Michigan hemp growers uncertain about the future https://www.manisteenews.com/local-news/article/New-state-plan-has-hemp-growers-uncertain-about-15974607.php New York opens licensing under 'Cannabinoid Hemp Program' https://hemptoday.net/new-york-opens-licensing-under-cannabinoid-hemp-program/ New US Hemp Authority standard spells out 'broad' and 'full spectrum' specs https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/02/22/New-US-Hemp-Authority-standard-spells-out-broad-and-full-spectrum-specs Levi's teams with Danish fashion brand to roll out hemp denim https://hempindustrydaily.com/levis-teams-with-danish-fashion-brand-to-roll-out-hemp-denim/ Hemp in US animal feed is one step closer to fruition https://hempindustrydaily.com/hemp-in-animal-feed-is-closer-to-becoming-reality/ After long wait, New Jersey moves ahead on recreational pot https://www.inquirer.com/wires/ap/after-long-wait-new-jersey-moves-ahead-recreational-pot-20210222.html And Special Thanks to Our Sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

Joy Beckerman is an internationally renowned hemp law and policy expert involved in the hemp industries for over 30 years. She is the principal attorney at Hemp Ace International, a Seattle-based consulting, legal support, and expert witness firm serving the global community. She is also the co-founder and senior advisor to Colorado Hemp Works, America's first post-prohibition hemp grain processing facility. She is also a leading Director of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and consultant to the U.S. Hemp Building Association. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Joy Beckerman about her work in the hemp industry, where the industry stands now, where it's heading, and how to create an industry that is fair and respectful to the most import players in the industry — the farmers. We also hear from Morris Beegle about the 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo taking place in Colorado next month, as well as a quick conversation with Ken Elliot, president of IND HEMP, which has signed on to be a sponsor of the hemp podcast for all of 2021. Links for Joy Beckerman Hemp Ace Internationalhttp://www.hempace.com/ US Hemp Round Tablehttps://hempsupporter.com/ US Hemp Builders Association https://ushba.org/ Links for Morris Beegle 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo https://www.nocohempexpo.com/ We Are For Better Alternatives https://wafba.org/ Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars https://silvermountainhemp.com/ News Nuggets Legalizing hemp flower could net big money; police say upholding laws would be impossible https://www.indystar.com/story/news/environment/2021/02/16/hemp-industry-sees-big-money-hemp-flower-police-marijuana-concerns/4251888001/ Humboldt County, Calif., Bans Industrial Hemp Production https://www.hempgrower.com/article/humboldt-country-permanent-ban-industrial-hemp/ Special Thanks to our Sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

In November of 2020, the state of New York released its regulations concerning hemp, and much to the surprise and chagrin of hemp farmers in the state, the new regulations outlawed the sale of industrial hemp flower. The hemp flower market is lucrative for farmers, and many small, independent operations in the state grow specifically for the flower market. And just as their harvest was coming in last year, farmers were aghast when the state shut down the market and the revenue potential farmers were counting on. As one might imagine, hemp farmers in New York want desperately to get this rule overturned. One such farmer is Allan Gandelman. He is a hemp farmer and owner of Main Street Farms and the CBD brand, Head & Heal. He is also the founder and president of the New York Cannabis Growers and Processors Association. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Gandelman about New York's ban on hemp flower sales and what effect that will have on the industry and the farming community. We also talk about the work he and other farmers in the state are doing to change the law. Links Head & Healhttps://headandheal.com/ New York Cannabis Growers & Processors Associationhttps://nycgpa.org Hemp Flower Legal Defense Fundhttps://gofund.me/44d963bf A 2012 Lancaster Farming Story about Allan Gandelman's aquaponics operation:https://www.lancasterfarming.com/news/northern_edition/farming-fish-and-greens/article_95303b88-c849-5163-b12d-8189c051d350.html News Nuggets Montana bill aims to separate state's hemp industry from legal marijuana https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/bill-aims-to-separate-states-hemp-industry-from-legal-marijuana/article_0451a664-725e-51fa-89d0-4af5cd831156.html Growers back checkoff program for industrial hemp https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/growers-back-checkoff-program-for-industrial-hemp 3M eyes hemp for adhesives, packaging replacements — even growing new organs https://hempindustrydaily.com/3m-eyes-hemp-for-adhesives-packaging-replacements-even-growing-new-organs/ Special thanks to our sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

On this week's podcast, we talk to Destiny Young and Will Tarleton, two of the founders of Canvast Supply Co. in Nashville, Tennessee, where they are helping new and existing farmers transition to growing hemp. "We call ourselves a hemp resource," says Young, "From seed to sale, we're trying to create pathways that make it easier for farmers to do what they do best, which is to farm." The company recently published a 72-page Canvast Supply Co. Holistic Farm Planning Workbook and Interactive Budget, specifically designed to help hemp farmers plan and execute the planting, growing, harvesting and processing hemp for cannabinoid production. Canvast Supply Co. https://canvastsupplyco.com/ Canvast Supply Co. Holistic Farm Planning Workbook and Interactive Budget https://canvastsupplyco.com/products/canvast-supply-co-holistic-farm-planning-workbook-and-interactive-budget Use the promo code Lancaster20 to receive 20% off your purchase New Nuggets British Hemp Company launches in Wiltshire to unlock crop's potential to help UK hit carbon target https://www.business-live.co.uk/enterprise/british-hemp-company-launches-wiltshire-19757790 Pennsylvania hemp initiatives get grants https://hemptoday.net/pennsylvania-hemp-initiatives-get-grants/ Special thanks to our sponsor IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/ And here's the hemp headphones were giving away on the show this week: https://gradolabs.com/

This week, Lancaster Farming talks to Ben Raymond, food scientist and director of research and development at Victory Hemp Foods in Kentucky, where they make highly functional hemp ingredients for super-nutritious, plant-based foods, such as hemp protein concentrates, hemp seed oils & shelled hemp seeds. Raymond talks about the unique properties of hemp grain that set it apart from other ingredients, including its protein content and ratio of fatty acids, omega 3-6-9. Links Victory Hemp Foods https://www.victoryhempfoods.com/ News Nuggets This Kentucky Senator is Challenging the Federal THC Limit in Hemphttps://www.hempgrower.com/article/kentucky-sb-113-increase-hemp-thc-limit-1-percent-southworth/ Oregon hemp farmer to lead Farm Bureau's young growers committee https://hempindustrydaily.com/orgeon-hemp-farmer-to-lead-farm-bureaus-young-growers-committee/ National Hemp Association's Response to Biden-Harris Climate Action Plan https://nationalhempassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/HEMP-AND-THE-US-NATIONAL-CLIMATE-ACTION-PLAN.pdf Thanks to our Sponsor, King's Agriseeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

The hemp industry has been waiting patiently for the US Department of Agriculture to publish its Final Rule for Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. And now it's here. This week, USDA published the 300-page document that will guide states, tribes, and industry for years to come. What's in the Final Rule? How is it different from the Interim Final Rule? How will farmers be affected? To find out, we talk to hemp farmer Ben Davies from Wildfox Provisions, Erica Stark from the National Hemp Association, and Courtney Moran, chief legal strategist for Agricultural Hemp Solutions. They all agree that the Final Rule gives hemp farmers some much needed breathing room as it extends the harvest window from 15 days to 30 days and increases the negligence threshold from 0.5% to 1% THC. But there's a whole lot more to it than that. Give a listen. links Grado Hemp Headphones https://gradolabs.com/headphones/limited-editions/item/124-hemp Join the digital team at Lancaster Farming https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=13787&clientkey=E86E7B5A50F7166F4A47173978DA4F79 USDA Final Rule https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasterfarming.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/00/5007dea2-5765-11eb-a310-2bd8deace87e/6001e8c5c20ab.pdf.pdf Wildfox Provisions https://www.wildfoxprovisions.com/ National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org Agricultural Hemp Solutions https://agriculturalhempsolutions.com/ Crossroads Campaign's Donor Box https://donorbox.org/crossroads-campaign Email Crossroads Campaign [email protected] Thanks to our Sponsor King's AgriSeeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

On our first podcast of the 2021, Lancaster Farming talks to Hunter Buffington, the executive director at the Hemp Feed Coalition, a group that advocates for federal approval for hemp and its byproducts for use as animal feed. The coalition's vision is to give hemp producers and processors access to the billion dollar animal feed and supplements market. The pathway to federal approval is time consuming and complicated, requiring research and testing for all components of the plant and for each species. The task at hand is daunting, but Buffington believes it will ultimately be successful – a win-win for hemp farmers and livestock producers. Hemp Feed Coalition https://hempfeedcoalition.org/ News Nuggets What's Happening in the 'Canopy Growth v. GW Pharmaceuticals' Lawsuit? https://www.hempgrower.com/article/canopy-growth-gw-pharmaceuticals-lawsuit-extraction/ Improved THC Testing Could Be Ready by the End of 2021 https://www.hempgrower.com/article/hemp-thc-testing/ Humboldt County Planning Commission considers permanent ban on industrial hemp https://www.times-standard.com/2021/01/05/planning-commission-considers-permanent-ban-on-industrial-hemp/ Dr. Rand Paul Introduces HEMP Act to Relieve Unnecessary Constraints on Hemp Industry, Provide Transparency and Certainty https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-introduces-hemp-act-relieve-unnecessary-constraints-hemp-industry-provide Pennsylvania Sees Great Promise for Hemp in 2021 https://www.hempgrower.com/article/hemp-pennsylvania-sustainability/ Alabama hemp company launches new fiber processing plant https://hempindustrydaily.com/alabama-hemp-company-launches-new-fiber-processing-plant/ These Hemp Flower Cigarettes Can Help You Kick Your Nicotine Habit https://futurism.com/oklahoma-smokes-hemp-flower-cigarettes USDA Approves Hemp Production Plans for Rhode Island, the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians https://www.ams.usda.gov/content/usda-approves-hemp-production-plans-rhode-island-soboba-band-luiseno-indians Pennsylvania Hemp Summit https://pahempsummit.com/ Check out the Southern Oregon Hemp Co-Operators' 2021 Golden Grow AwardsJanuary 30, from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Ashland Hills Hotel in Ashland, OR. The event will be held in accordance with CDC Covid-19 safety guidelines and will be livestreamed via megatron technology. https://soorhempco-op.com/

The year is over. It's been a crazy year. We all need to chill out a little. With that in mind, this episode is all instrumental piano meditations, courtesy of Tin Bird Shadow. Enjoy. Happy New Year. See you in 2021.

This week we talk to Courtney Moran LL.M., chief legislative strategist at Agricultural Hemp Solutions, a group that is lobbying Congress to secure a science-based legal hemp concentration limit of 1% THC in the definition of hemp. Moran has been active in hemp policy for nearly a decade and was part of the team with Senator Mitch McConnell that drafted the original hemp language in the 2018 Farm Bill. She says there was much discussion then about the arbitrary nature of the .3% THC limit, but that now is the time to raise the limit to 1% for the sake of the farmer and the success of the industry. "The key piece to all of this," she said, "is farmers first. If we don't protect our farmers and secure a solid path for them, then we don't have a crop to enter into the supply chain, we don't have a value chain. And so while there are a lot of issues we're dealing with – with processing, with end products, with FDA – we have to be cognizant of what's happening in the field with the farmers." Agricultural Hemp Solutions has recently launched the Crossroads Campaign which aims to lessen the legal burdens and economic hardship for farmers and hemp agribusinesses by addressing the common concerns with the USDA IFR, specifically 15-day harvest window, non-representative sampling methodologies, mandatory testing of every lot, DEA registered labs, and an arbitrary negligence THC threshold. Agricultural Hemp Solutions https://agriculturalhempsolutions.com/ Learn More about the Crossroads Campaign Thanks to Our Sponsor: King's AgriSeeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

On this week's hemp podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Caleb Kauffman, owner of Lancashire Hemp in Lancaster County, where he has spent the past two years growing hemp and building a co-op with local farmers to grow CBD flower for the smokable hemp market. Kauffman talks about why he started the co-op and why he believes the hemp industry can usher in a new paradigm of good business practices that focus on people rather than profits. He also tells his own story of trauma and how his journey toward healing brought him into the world of industrial hemp. Lancashire Hemp https://www.lancashirehemp.com/ New Nuggets Legislature extends a lifeline to Massachusetts hemp farmers https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/09/marijuana/legislature-extends-lifeline-massachusetts-hemp-farmers/ Hemp producers in Delaware must register growing sites annually https://news.delaware.gov/2020/12/08/hemp-producers-in-delaware-must-register-growing-sites-annually/ USDA Expands Crop Insurance Pilot Program for Hemp https://www.hempgrower.com/article/hemp-insurance-usda/ Community college offering more information on newly-launched hemp production program https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/community-college-offering-more-information-on-newly-launched-hemp-production-program/ European Commission reverses course, says CBD should not be regulated as a narcotic https://hempindustrydaily.com/breaking-european-commission-reverses-course-says-cbd-should-not-be-regulated-as-a-narcotic/ Special thanks to our sponsor: King's Agriseeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/

On this week's Industrial Hemp Podcast, we talk to Fred Strathmeyer, Deputy Secretary for Plant Industry and Consumer Protection at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture where he oversees the state's industrial hemp program. We talk about some of the challenges that Pennsylvania farmers and the team at PDA faced this year in terms of sampling, testing, and COVID-19. He also unveils some details about the changes to the hemp program for 2021 — notably the plant minimum and acreage requirements. The permit application process opens December 5, 2020 for mail-in applicants. Online applicants are encouraged to wait until January 2021. We talk about the Pennsylvania Hemp Steering committee and how it was instrumental in shaping the program for next year. Strathmeyer also says why he thinks the USDA will change the 15 day to harvest requirement in the final rule. And of course we talk about this week's Pennsylvania Hemp Summit, Dec. 8 and 9. Pennsylvania Department of Ag's 2021 Hemp Program https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/industrial_hemp/Pages/default.aspx Pennsylvania Hemp Summit https://pahempsummit.com/ Hemp News Nuggets Cannabis legalization bill set for historic U.S. House vote https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/11/30/cannabis-legalization-bill.html Farmers hoping to cash in with Iowa's first legal hemp crop find hard work and risk: Some of it had to be destroyed https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2020/11/24/some-iowas-first-hemp-crop-burned-after-exceeding-thc-limits/6356257002/ Saratoga County-based nursery sues Washington County Sheriff, alleges deputies destroyed legally grown hemp https://dailygazette.com/2020/11/29/saratoga-county-based-nursery-sues-washington-county-sheriff-alleges-deputies-destroyed-legally-grown-hemp/

This week's show is divided into two parts. First, we talk to Shawn Hauser, partner at Vicente Sederberg, a law firm in Denver, Colorado, where she chairs the firm's Hemp and Cannabinoids Department. Hauser recently penned an opinion piece in Hemp Industry Daily titled "After the Election, Let's Focus on Fixing the Arbitrary THC Standard in Hemp." On this week's show, she gets into the history of the 0.3% limit and why that limit should be raised to 1%. She argues that raising the THC limit to 1% would eliminate most of the regulatory issues around hemp and would ultimately help farmers by removing the risk involved with growing hemp for cannabinoid production. Then we check in with Berks County hemp farmer Ben Davies from Wildfox Provisions. We hear about his growing season and harvest, his work with farmer outreach on the Pennsylvania hemp steering committee, and his upcoming panel discussion at the Pennsylvania Hemp Summit Dec. 8 and 9. Links Opinion: After the election, let's focus on fixing the arbitrary THC standard in hemp https://hempindustrydaily.com/opinion-after-the-election-lets-focus-on-fixing-the-arbitrary-thc-standard-in-hemp/ Vicente Sederberg, LLP https://vicentesederberg.com/ Interview with Dr. Ernest Small http://www.internationalhempassociation.org/jiha/jiha6208.html Wildfox Provisions https://www.wildfoxprovisions.com/ 2020 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit https://pahempsummit.com/

On this week's podcast, we talk to Lt. Gov. John Fetterman about his signature issue of cannabis reform in Pennsylvania and what kind of effect legal recreational marijuana would have on the hemp industry in the state. The hemp program is not without its challenges, most notably, the arbitrary THC limits that force farmers to skirt the edge of criminality through no fault of their own, something which Fetterman describes as simple "Reefer Madness," a reference to the federal government's propaganda campaign in the 1930s that did much to turn public sentiment against the cannabis plant, which had until that time many uses in society, from fiber to rope to medicine. "Whether you're with me politically or not, we should have one thing absolutely in common and that's the government should be out of your business on how much THC is in your hemp, and we should never be criminalizing what could be just simple, random errors in nature and the fact that you would just have to destroy a crop and waste that is, like I said, reefer madness," Fetterman said. How would legal recreational cannabis affect the hemp industry? "I think they're going to complement each other, because, as you know, hemp has a lot of other uses too. We've legalized hemp and medical marijuana, has the world spun off its axis because of that?" he said. But there is opposition in the state House to any sort of cannabis reform. Does the opposition present a well-reasoned, fact-based argument? Fetterman says it's just plain party politics, but he says that hemp and cannabis are bipartisan issues that can benefit Pennsylvania and could create billions of dollars in revenue. "You don't have to agree with me politically across the board, you know, what I am saying though is: be open to this idea that this is a whole brand-new industry and it could be a cash crop for Pennsylvania's farmers in a way that, you know, would only come along once every generation or two, and why would we want to turn our backs on that?" He says Pennsylvania hemp farmers should get first option for recreational cannabis growing licenses. "Agriculture is Pennsylvania's number one and most important industry, and any cannabis bill should be ag-centered in Pennsylvania, because Pennsylvania farmers take care of us and we need to make sure we take care of them,' he said. Read a lightly edited transcript of the entire conversation here: www.bit.ly/LFpodcast109 Hemp News Nuggets 2020 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit https://pahempsummit.com/ 2020: a Year to Forget for Many in Hemp Industry https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/industrial_hemp/2020-a-year-to-forget-for-many-in-hemp-industry/article_5d556e04-29a1-11eb-80d3-efedfc677e69.html South Dakota's Rules for Industrial Hemp https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/south-dakotas-rules-for-industrial-hemp/ State Lawmakers Consider Tightening Restrictions on Hemp Products https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/state-lawmakers-consider-tightening-restrictions-on-hemp-products/article_2c4bc2d1-da7d-5539-b986-bb97d0f937fb.html

On this week's hemp podcast, we talk to Brother Johannes Zinzendorf from the Hermitage, a Harmonist spiritual center and working farm in Schuylkill County, where life is lived as closely as possible to an 18th Century lifestyle of self-sufficiency, which includes growing fiber plants to make cloth. Flax had been the main fiber crop until the 2018 Farm Bill made it possible to grow hemp in the United States. 2020 was the second year they grew hemp at the Hermitage, and in this podcast episode, Zinzendorf describes the methods and tools they use to grow, harvest, and process the hemp fibers. "A quarter acre of either flax or hemp would supply basically one person with about 20 yards of cloth," he said. "You get enough clothing for a year from a quarter acre, but let's say you have eight people in your family, you're going to need to grow two acres of hemp or two acres of flax. There was a mathematical formula that you would use." The Hermitage www.atthehermitage.org/ Les Stark's Book Hempstone Heritage http://www.hempstoneheritage.com/ 2020 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit https://pahempsummit.com/

Sick of hearing about politics and Election Day? Then do yourself a favor by taking a break and focusing on the non-partisan world of industrial hemp. We have two main interviews this week. The first is with Erica Stark from the National Hemp Association who weighs in on a few different hemp-related matters, including what next year's hemp program might look like. And then we talk to Lori Daytner and Phil Berezniak from DON Inc, a group of companies, mostly non-profits, which works on regional and local economic revitalization. DON has been providing services housing and employment to disabled, displaced, and at risk people in the community for many years. They have teamed up with local farmers in Pennsylvania and Ohio to grow fiber hemp that will be used in their revitalization efforts, plus they have plans to build a hemp fiber decortication facility. DON Inc. https://doninc.org/ National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ Pennsylvania Hemp Summit https://pahempsummit.com/

On this week's hemp podcast, Connecticut Commissioner of Agriculture Bryan Hulburt explains the Connecticut hemp program in detail, describing the fee structure and testing requirements, and how he is proud of the farmers in his state for taking hemp and running with it. He says the job of his department is to create the space and opportunity for Connecticut farmers to succeed. Commissioner Hurlburt also tells the story of when DEA agents showed up on the doorstep of a hemp farmer in the northwest corner of the state. The federal agents neglected to check with the Department of Agriculture first. Luckily, the farmer was able to talk them out of inspecting his farm, but the story underscores a major sticking point in the hemp industry: Why is the DEA involved at all? We also talk to Tim Gordon, who has been called one of the world's foremost experts on growing hemp. He offers advice to a Wisconsin grower whose CBD harvest was hampered by significant snowfall and below freezing temperatures. Is it still worth harvesting or is the crop a total loss? Listen and find out. Links and News Nuggets Connecticut Hemp Research Pilot Program https://portal.ct.gov/DOAG/Regulatory/Regulatory/Hemp-Home-Page Who is Tim Gordon? https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190328005922/en/World%E2%80%99s-Foremost-Expert-on-Hemp-Tim-Gordon-Featured-on-New-PBS-Segment-%E2%80%9CThe-Cannabis-Project%E2%80%9D 2020 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit: Register Now! https://pahempsummit.com/ NY publishes rules for selling hemp extracts in food, drinks https://hempindustrydaily.com/ny-publishes-rules-for-selling-hemp-extracts-in-food-drinks/ DEA, California police sued after allegedly destroying Wyoming company's hemp after mistaking it for marijuanahttps://hempindustrydaily.com/dea-california-police-sued-after-allegedly-destroying-wyoming-companys-hemp-after-mistaking-it-for-marijuana/ There's Still A Reason To Be Hyped About Industrial Hemp https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthoban/2020/10/27/theres-still-a-reason-to-be-hyped-about-industrial-hemp/#707da23e6ee2

This week, our continuing effort to understand the national hempscape takes us to Arkansas where we are joined by Caleb Allen, the hemp program manager at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. "All of the licensees are conducting research of some type for the betterment of the industry here in Arkansas," Allen said, because the state of Arkansas is still operating under the 2014 Farm Bill Rules. The majority of the state's crop is CBD floral hemp production, but interest in grain and fiber is growing. Allen explains the parameters and describes the challenges of growing hemp that are unique to farming in Arkansas. Before the interview, we recap some nuggets of hemp news, including the National Hemp Association's Standing Committee for Social Equity, Green Takeover's Hemp 101 for Construction, a guide for builders new to hemp, and a new lawsuit against the DEA that will benefit hemp farmers. Links Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Hemp Program https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/plant-industries/feed-and-fertilizer-section/hemp-home/ News Nuggets Standing Committee for Social Equity https://nationalhempassociation.org/standing-committee-for-social-equity/ Hemp Industry Hits DEA With Another Lawsuit https://abovethelaw.com/2020/10/hemp-industry-hits-dea-with-another-lawsuit/ Green Takeover https://www.greentakeover.com/

On this week's show we talk to Benjamin Brimlow and Gregg Gnecco from IND HEMP in Fort Benton, Montana. IND HEMP is an industrial hemp processor and ingredient supplier that contracts with about 30 grain farmers across Montana (and a few in Washington and Oregon) to supply their oil see processing facility. The company has recently broken ground on what will become one of the largest fiber processing plants in the country. Brimlow is the lead agronomist for IND HEMP and he gets into lots of details about what it takes to grow hemp in Montana – from dryland fields to hail damage to a plague of grasshoppers – It's truly a fascinating look at hemp farming in the West. IND HEMP https://www.indhemp.com/

On this week's podcast, we talk to Colorado hemp entrepreneur Morris Beegle, whose many hemp brands include the NoCo Hemp Expo, Colorado Hemp Company, Tree Free Paper and Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars. We hear how he got his start in the hemp industry and what it takes to build a successful hemp brand, plus how the federal hemp regulations are affecting farmers and why the DEA should get out of the hemp space all together. We also talk to Josh Leidhecker from Susquehanna Hemp to hear about this year's grain and fiber harvest and what equipment they're using up there in Lycoming County. Morris Beegle's websites: We Are For Better Alternatives www.wafba.org Let's Talk Hemp www.letstalkhemp.com NoCo Hemp Expo www.nocohempexpo.com Southern Hemp Expo www.southernhempexpo.com Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars www.silvermountainhemp.com Tree Free Hemp www.treefreehemp.com Josh Leidhecker's websites: Susquehanna Hemp Company https://susquehannahempco.com/ Susquehanna Mills Co. https://susquehannamills.com/ News Nuggets Hemp farmers get last-minute delay on USDA compliance, but not everyone is happy https://hempindustrydaily.com/hemp-farmers-get-last-minute-delay-on-usda-compliance-but-not-everyone-is-happy/ 2020 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit https://teampa.com/pahempsummit/

On this week's show we talk to Don Breneman, the lab manager at Lancaster DHIA, which has become one of the go-to testing labs here in Pennsylvania. Don is also a sampling agent with the Department of Agriculture. On this week's show, Don tells us all about the process from taking the clippings at the farm to drying the samples and shipping them out for chemical analysis and compliance testing. Relevant Links from the Show Lancaster DHIA https://www.lancasterdhia.com/ The Hempstead at Mountainvale farm https://www.thehempsteadpa.com/ All Together Now Pennsylvania https://alltogethernowpa.org/ Americhanvre Cast-Hemp https://americhanvre.com/ US Hemp Builders Associationhttps://ushba.org New Nuggets A Swarm of Grasshoppers Is Invading Montana Hemp Fieldshttps://www.hempgrower.com/article/grasshoppers-destroy-hemp-fields-montana/ Colorado-Based Hemp Organization Sues DEAhttps://www.westword.com/marijuana/hemp-organization-sues-dea-thc-testing-11801108 PA House Bill 2899 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?chamber=H&SPick=20190&cosponId=32362 Thanks to our Sponsor King's AgriSeeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/

The whole world weighs on my heart these days. The pandemic. The fires. The political uncertainty. The Interim Final Rule. The idea that hemp farmers could become criminals if their crops go hot. All of this stuff is heavy and I've started to feel disconnected and a little disillusioned. So for my one hundred and first Industrial Hemp Podcast episode, I decided to hit the road in effort to reconnect with hemp farmers and hemp farms, hoping the trip would reinvigorate my spirit and inspire me to keep producing the hemp podcast. I visited four hemp farms in Chester and Lancaster Counties: Paradise Hemp Farm in West Grove, Hemp-Alternative in Kennett Square, Oakley farm in Christiana, and Cedar Meadow Farm in Holtwood.

On the 100th episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, we talk to Rachel Berry, a hemp farmer in rural Illinois, about 100 miles west of Chicago. She grew for CBD last year, but this year she's growing for seed and fiber. She also talks about what motivated her to start the Illinois Hemp Farmers Association, which now has over 600 members across the state and aims to educate producers and consumers while representing the interests of the industry in state government. The goal of the organization is to build the resources and relationships necessary to grow a sustainable and equitable hemp industry. Berry also explains why there's still stands of feral hemp growing in Illinois and across the Midwest, sometimes growing nearly twenty feet tall. Illinois Hemp Growers Association https://www.illinoishga.com Thank you to our Sponsor: King's Agriseed https://kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

On this week's show, we talked to a young and ambitious hemp consultant, Michael Edwards, who has been working for the past few years on several different hemp operations in Western Pennsylvania. This year he finds himself working in a very large greenhouse in Westmoreland County. Then we hear about an upcoming series of outdoor and socially distant hempcrete workshops to be hosted in Stroudsburg and Philadelphia. Cameron McIntosh, Director at Large of the US Hemp Building Association, and Eric Titus White, from The Hempstead at Mountain Dale Farm, are working with All Together Now Pennsylvania for a week-long series of workshops and educational experiences for builders, architects and farmers. Learn more at hempcreteweek.com We also address the recent DEA Interim Final Rule which could have a lasting ramifications on the nascent CBD hemp industry. News Nuggets and Helpful Links DEA's new Interim Final Rule concerning hemp https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-17356.pdf Submit Your Comments to the The DEA by OCtober 20, 2020 https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=DEA_FRDOC_0001-0291 The Jacobsen Hemp Daily Bulleting https://thejacobsen.com/price-reporting/industrial-hemp/ DEA Just Dropped a Bomb on the Hemp Industry. https://cannabusiness.law/dea-just-dropped-a-bomb-on-the-hemp-industry-part-1-hemp-extract/ https://cannabusiness.law/dea-just-dropped-a-bomb-on-the-hemp-industry-part-2-delta-8-thc/ National Hemp Association's Response to DEA's IFR https://nationalhempassociation.org/dea-issues-ifr-on-hemp/ Michael Edwards' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benny_grows_pgh/ HempCrete Week http://hempcreteweek.com/ The Hempstead at Mountain Dale Farm https://www.thehempsteadpa.com/ US Hemp Building Association https://ushba.org/ Americhanvre: Hempcrete Installation https://americhanvre.com/ All Together Now Pennsylvania https://alltogethernowpa.org/

While many photo-period hemp growers are still a month or two away from harvest, autoflower crops in the state are already being cut and dried in Pennsylvania. On this week's show we talk to an autoflower grower and the owner of a drying facility. Together they share their story of collaboration in getting the crop out of the field and into the dryer. Dale Norley, a self-described old hippie who's growing autoflower in Chester County, and Chet Lapp, owner of a Lancaster County hemp dryer, share their stories of working together and surfing the waves of the learning curve, giving listeners a glimpse of the supply chain in real time. And then we check in with David Thompson of Trybe Services. He's a certified sampling agent for the Pennsylvania Hemp Program. He describes the sampling process, a typical farm visit, and what farmers need to know about getting their crops sampled and tested. Links Keystone Agriscience Dryer717-629-1928 [email protected] https://www.keystonegrown.com Hemp Sampling Agent Directory http://cedatareporting.pa.gov/reports/powerbi/Public/AG/PI/PBI/Hemp%20Sampling%20Agent%20Directory Contact Trybe Service 484-880-8066 [email protected] News Nuggets South Dakota submits industrial hemp plan to USDA for final approval https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/12/south-dakota-submits-hemp-plan-usda-final-approval/3354090001/ CBD Supply Seen Shrinking as Farmers Flee Hemp https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-09/cbd-supply-seen-shrinking-as-farmers-flee-hemp-cannabis-weekly Sponsor King's AgriSeeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/

Hemp farmer and author of the new book, "American Hemp Farmer: Adventures and Misadventures in the Cannabis Trade," Doug Fine is our guest this week. He talks about his new book, which offers a whole lot of practical advice to hemp farmers, told with humor and urgency, about climate change mitigation through regenerative farming practices and values. He talks about the arbitrary nature of the 0.3% THC limit in hemp and why THC irrelevancy is a worthwhile and attainable goal for farmers. He describes his efforts to build his own hemp brand and why value-added small batch hemp is the way to go for hemp farmers. He also tells us what agrarian-philosopher and writer Wendell Berry told him when he left a message on Doug's answering machine. All this and more, plus Hemp News Nuggets. Hemp News Nuggets Texas Is Sued For Banning the Sale of 'Smokable' Hemp Productshttps://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2020/08/09/379421/texas-is-sued-for-banning-the-sale-of-smokable-hemp-products/ New York hoped for a hemp boom. Now another major player has dropped out https://www.eveningtribune.com/news/20200807/new-york-hoped-for-hemp-boom-now-another-major-player-has-dropped-out Great Eastern Hemp pulls out of Southern Tier processing plans https://www.weny.com/story/42472937/great-eastern-hemp-pulls-out-of-southern-tier-processing-plans Chuck Schumer's Letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-as-upstate-new-york-economies-continue-to-recover-from-pandemic-ny-hemp-farmers-have-major-concerns-with-proposed-usda-guidelines-that-would-hinder-growth-and-devastate-future-of-hemp-industry-however-usda-shuts-upstate-farmers-out-of-fed-process-leading-to-problematic-impending-final-rules-senator-calls-on-usda-to-immediately-halt-reg-implementations-hear-out-upstate-hemp-producers_make-critical-improvements-to-final-plan-to-help-ny-hemp-farms-harvest-potential

On this week's show we talk to Adin Alai, CEO of 9Fiber, an early stage agri-tech company with a patented system to transform the waste streams of the hemp and cannabis industries into sustainable materials — fiber and cellulose — for applications in nine major markets, including textiles, paper, plastics and more. He explains the how they developed their recycling system, how the company works with farmers, and how the coronavirus shutdown caused the company to make a creative pivot. 9Fiber https://www.9fiber.com/ Then we hear from Lancaster County hemp farmer and cover crop expert Steve Groff for further discussion on regenerative agriculture. Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: King's Agriseeds https://hemp.kingsagriseeds.com/

This week we talk to Bruce Linton, CEO of Collective Growth Corporation, a fully-funded Special Purpose Acquisition Company that will be acquiring hemp companies along the supply chain in order to develop the industry and fulfill the promise of hemp as material for manufacturing, innovation, and technology. Not interested in CBD, Collective Growth Corp. is looking specifically at the fiber and grain side of the industry, which has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing, create domestic jobs, and mitigate climate change. Linton is a visionary and pioneer who sits at the helm of company with a whole lot of money at its disposal. What kinds of companies are they looking for? Listen and find out. Collective Growth Corporationhttps://collectivegrowthcorp.com/ Regenerative Organic Farming at the Rodale Institute https://rodaleinstitute.org/why-organic/organic-basics/regenerative-organic-agriculture/ News Nuggets Clint Eastwood Sues, Says He Has Nothing to Do With CBD Products https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/movies/clint-eastwood-cbd-defamation-lawsuit.html Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Takes Effect Next Week https://hempindustrydaily.com/texas-smokable-hemp-ban-takes-effect-next-week/ NDAA Amendment Would Let Soldiers Use Cannabis Derivatives Like CBD https://www.newsweek.com/cbd-products-ndaa-2021-amendments-cannabis-sativa-tulsi-gabbard-1519490

The takeaway from this week's show is that growing hemp has its challenges no matter where you try to grow it, whether it's Pennsylvania or Louisiana. First, hemp farmer Angie Deal of Ideal Hemp in Louisiana talks about the hemp program in her state. She says the weather is her biggest challenge, with storms rolling in from the gulf that make it necessary to build trellises for her crop. Then we talk to Erica Stark from the National Hemp Association who tells us about the fiber crop she is growing in partnership with New Holland Agriculture in order to test harvesting equipment. And finally we talk to Lancaster County farmer Steve Groff, who has been conducting direct seeding trials of autoflowering hemp varieties at his farm in Holtwood. He also talks about how the coronavirus shutdown has affected his labor crew. National Hemp Association's Hemp Pledge https://nationalhempassociation.org/hemp-pledge/ Steve Groff's The Future-Proof Farm https://www.stevegroff.com/book

On this week's hemp podcast we talk to two members of the Pennsylvania Hemp Steering Committee's leadership team, Chet Lapp and Ben Davies. Together they co-chair the Farmer/Processor Outreach and Education subcommittee. We talk about their plans to reach farmers and processors, what sorts of challenges the industry faces, and how they will act as a bridge between people in the hemp industry and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture which oversees the industry. They encourage farmers to get in touch to voice their concerns by emailing [email protected] or by telephone: 717-455-7904. News Nuggets Clock ticking on two USDA grant opportunities for hemp growers https://hempindustrydaily.com/clock-ticking-on-two-usda-opportunities-for-hemp-growers/ Fire broke out at Kleen Acres Alpaca Farm in Lancaster County https://www.abc27.com/news/local/lancaster/crews-responding-to-barn-fire-in-lancaster-county/ Panda Biotech considering Wichita Falls for investment https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2020/07/02/panda-biotech-considering-wichita-falls-investment/5363331002/ Michigan bill would raise hemp fees, require total THC testing https://hempindustrydaily.com/michigan-bill-would-raise-hemp-fees-require-total-thc-testing/ 10 reasons hemp entrepreneurs can still be optimistic about the industry https://hempindustrydaily.com/overheard-at-hidc-10-reasons-hemp-entrepreneurs-can-still-be-optimistic-about-the-industry/

On this week's hemp podcast, we talk to Ray Maki, a hemp farmer on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. He's been farming in Hawaii for 30 years and is the owner and operator of Permaculture Kaua'i Nursery and Farm, a 25-acre organic hemp and permaculture farm that specializes in organic hemp production and processing, non-invasive clumping bamboos, fruit trees and exotic tropical landscapes. In the interview, he talks about his hemp operation in the Aloha State, what sorts of challenges he faces in terms of geography and policy in Hawaii, why he put electric lights in his hemp fields last winter and why he won't be doing that again this year. We talk about permaculture, Korean Natural Farming practices, the arbitrary nature of THC limits and why genetics are the key to success for growing hemp in Hawaii. Permaculture Kaua'i Nursery and Farm https://permaculturekauai.com/

On this week's podcast we talk to Reggie Weedman whose deep dive on hemp genetics has taken him on a quest for total-THC compliant hemp genetics that will stay legal even in Hawaii, where he works with local farmers. He finally found what he was looking for in Oregon at Davis Hemp Farm where Jeremy Klettke has been diligently breeding CBD genetics for many years. We then talked to Klettke about his breeding operation, how his genetics fair in Hawaii, and his work with the Dalai Lama. Davis Hemp Farmhttps://davishempfarms.com/

Hemp planting season is underway in Pennsylvania, so on this week's show we check in on four different hemp operations to see how the season is progressing. First we talk to Fletcher Kaufman from Agranetics, LLC in Lycoming County, where he is growing outside for the first time this year. Last year he ran an indoor operation. Then we talked to Dale Norley from Tasunka Farm in Chester County, where she grew 7000 plants last year, but this year is ramping things up with over 48,000 auto flower plants. Next we visit with Karah and Ben Davies at Wildfox Farm in Eastern Berks County, where, now in their third year of growing, they've planted about 5 acres of CBD hemp. And finally we talked to Josh Leidhecker from Susquehanna Hemp in Lycoming County, where he's growing dual-purpose fiber and grain varieties as well as CBD. This show is an interesting glimpse into four very different hemp operations. Agranetics, LLC https://agranetics.com/ Tasunka Farm Organics LLC email Dale: [email protected] Wildfox Provisions https://www.wildfoxprovisions.com/ Susquehanna Hemp Company https://susquehannahempco.com/

The Pennsylvania Hemp Steering Committee is comprised of farmers, processors, business leaders, lawyers, policymakers and college professors. The committee was established to help guide the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as they develop the hemp program in the state. Jefferson University engineering professor Dr. Ronald Kander has been selected as chair of the leadership team of the committee. On this week's show he explains how the steering committee works, the challenges they face, and the principles that guide the committee. Following the interview with Dr. Kander, we talk to Adam Dietrich from ReBlocks, a Denver, Colorado-based company that uses recycled plastic to make building materials. They recently started using components of the hemp plant in their composites. Links Email Dr. Kander: [email protected] Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/kanbar-college-of-design-engineering-commerce.html Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp program https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/industrial_hemp/Pages/default.aspx All Together Now Pennsylvania's Hemp Local Supply Chain Coalition https://alltogethernowpa.org/regional-economies/industrial-hemp/ ReBlocks http://www.reblockco.com/ [email protected] Sponsor Hemp Depot https://www.cbdseedco.com/

This week's show is divided into two parts. The first is a Fiberside Chat interview with Brianna Kilcullen, founder of Anact (https://www.anact.com/), a company that makes sustainable bath and hand towels from hemp fibers. We hear about what motivated her to start the business and the challenges and successes she's faced along the way. The second interview is with Jason Holly, president of Hempsylvania, a hemp farm and business in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. We hear how Holly was able to put his experience in the tobacco industry to good use when he entered the hemp space. We also talk about compost tea and what sets Hempsylvania apart from other hemp companies. Sponsor: Hemp Depot https://www.cbdseedco.com/

One of the buzzwords in the hemp space this year is autoflower. But what is it and why would you want to grow it? This episode answers those questions and a whole lot more with a roundtable panel discussion about autoflowering varieties of industrial hemp with Lancaster County farmer Steve Groff, Atlas Seed Co. Breeder Joe Ullman, and Atlas Seed Co. grower Ryan Power. And here's what we cover: • The differences between autoflower and photoperiod hemp • Is cloning an option • Expected feminization rates • When does the flowering cycle start • Best time to plant • Recommended spacing • Transplanting vs. direct seeding • Optimal feeding plan • Harvesting • Expected yields • Cannabinoid percentages and more. For more information, check out Atlas Seed (https://atlasseed.com/) and Hemp Innovators (https://www.hempinnovators.com/)

On this week's show we hear from Shannon Powers, press secretary at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, where they are still busy processing hemp permits for 2020. So far around 415 applications have been approved, 10 percent of which are processor permits. Powers talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the department's roll out of the hemp program this year, changes to this year's program, the Pennsylvania Steering Committee and more. Then we talk to Chase Hubbard, senior analyst at the Jacobsen, the prestigious ag commodities reporting agency, where Hubbard writes the Hemp Daily Bulletin that includes thoughtful market commentary and hemp market prices CBD, fiber and grain. And finally we check in with Jonathan Miller, general counsel at the US Hemp Roundtable, who tells us about the SAFE banking Act and offers advice for hemp farmers struggling in the new world of the pandemic. Links Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Hemp Program PDA's Hemp FAQs PDA's Interactive Map PDA's Comments to USDA on the Interim Final Rule The Jacobsen's Hemp & CBD Pricing and Forecasting Urge Your U.S. Senators to Include SAFE Banking Act provisions in COVID-19 Relief Package Join the US Hemp Roundtable Frost Brown Todd, LLC Take the PA Hemp Summit Survey https://bit.ly/HempSummitSurvey Thanks to our sponsor King's AgriSeeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

In the history of hemp, the mythology of Mitch McConnell looms large. He is often credited with being the guy who made hemp happen for farmers in Kentucky, but McConnell is up for reelection this year. Hoping to challenge him in the Senate race is Mike Broihier, a retired lieutenant colonel in the Marines and a farmer in Kentucky. On this week's podcast, Broihier talks about the hemp industry in Kentucky, what he would do as a Senator to help farmers, and how the Marine Corps and farming have prepared him for his first venture into politics. Links Mike Broihier's website https://mikeforky.com/ Mike Broihier's opinion piece in the Courier Journal https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2020/02/14/mitch-mcconnell-hemp-scheme-mile-wide-and-inch-deep/4749434002/ Register for Autoflower Q&A Webinar https://bit.ly/autoflowerwebinar Hemp News Nuggets USDA provides federal lending guidance for hemp growers https://hempindustrydaily.com/usda-provides-federal-lending-guidance-for-hemp-growers/ 198 Farmers Applied for Licenses in Ohio's First Year of Hemp Industry https://www.hempgrower.com/article/hemp-farmers-ohio-license-application-fiber-grain-cbd/ USDA approves hemp plan for Massachusetts https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/08/marijuana/usda-approves-hemp-plan-massachusetts/ Thanks to our sponsor King's AgriSeeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

The anecdotal evidence of the medicinal benefits of CBD and other cannabinoids for animals is growing, but without approval from the FDA, veterinarians are unable to recommend helm for use in animals, and in most of the US, vets aren't even allowed to discuss cannabis at all with pet owners. This week's guest on the podcast is Dr. Patti Mayfield, a veterinarian and hemp farmer in Oregon, where she is also a member of the Veterinary Cannabis Society, which promotes education, safety, and legislative change surrounding the use of medical cannabis for pets. We also hear from Ben Thomas, director of the Montana Department of Agriculture about the state's new hemp checkoff program, the first of its kind in the nation. Plus, we hear from Geoff Whaling about an IPO from Collective Growth Corporation and what this will mean for the hemp supply chain in North America. Relevant Links Veterinary Cannabis https://www.veterinarycannabis.org/ Montana Department of Agriculture's Hemp Checkoff Program https://agr.mt.gov/News/montana-hemp-growers-establish-checkoff-applications-sought-for-committee What is Collective Growth Corporation? https://tdameritradenetwork.com/video/rB4AoXHUFCyBceVOMt8Exg The Jacobsen Daily Hemp Bulletinhttps://thejacobsen.com/price-reporting/industrial-hemp/ Sponsor Hemp Innovators Hemp School https://www.hempinnovators.com/hemp-school

This week the podcast is all about machinery. From planters and harvester to decorticators, Formation Ag is one of the leading manufacturers of hemp equipment. Our guest this week is Corbett Hefner, vice president of research and development at Formation Ag, who tells us all the different lines of equipment his company has to offer hemp farmers and processors, including the FiberTrack 660, a one-ton-per-hour decorticator. LinksFormation Aghttps://formation-ag.com/ News Nuggets FDA warns 2 companies to stop pushing CBD for opioid addiction Northam signs bill to regulate CBD products as food Canopy Growth Cuts Back Global Operations, Closes Canadian Facility, Lays Off 85 Sponsor King's AgriSeeds www.Kingsagriseeds.com/hemp Extra fun Tin Bird Radio Hour, episode 1