Industrial Hemp Podcast

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

A new edition of Jack Herer's famous book The Emperor Wears No Clothes is now available — in print and as an e-book for the first-time. Originally published in 1985, the book has been called the Bible of Hemp, and rightly so. It gives a rich history of the plant, from the early days of civilization, to its importance in early American life, plus it goes deep into the misinformation campaigns and policy decisions made by the federal government in cahoots with industry that resulted in 80 years of prohibition. The book also does a great job of explaining how and why hemp — through farming and manufacturing — can save the world with its promise of healing for individuals, economies, communities and the environment. This week's show is a conversation with the editors of the new edition, Bruce Michael Dietzen and Dan Herer, son of the author who passed away in 2010. The new edition has been updated to reflect the recent changes in hemp policy and the e-book is full of interactive links and videos that add a whole new dimension to the book. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Emperor-Wears-No-Clothes-Marijuana-ebook-dp-B086N2Q318/dp/B086N2Q318 Podcast Music by Tin Bird Shadow

At a very basic level, terpenes are the molecules in a plant responsible for its aroma, but there is so much more to terpenes than meets the nose. Just over 400 known terpenes exist in the natural world, nearly half of which have been found in the cannabis plant, making hemp one of the most terpene-rich species in the Plant Kingdom. Through mere coincidence, shared evolution, or sheer providence, the terpenes in hemp work in tandem with cannabinoids to produce many medical benefits to humans. So if you're growing hemp as a medicine, it's wise to pay attention to the terpene profile of your crop, says hemp breeder Joe Ullman of Atlas Seed Co. and guest on this week's podcast. This is a deep dive on terpenes – what they are, how they work, and why you should care. Joe also shares his top 10 list of terpenes – what they're good for, what they smell like, and what other plants they're found in.

Hemp farmers, like everybody else, are caught up in the pandemic shutdown. What kind of financial assistance is available, how do you access it, and who is eligible? We talk to Kristen Nichols from Hemp Industry Daily to find out what your options are. Then we talk to Lindsay Dawley from Berks County, Pennsylvania, where she and her sister have launched Almanac Planting Co. to "provide farmers with rooted hemp cuttings for consistent female CBD flower production." We hear about the greenhouses full of clones, which varieties are available, and what her company is doing to navigate the coronavirus shutdown. Plus, hemp news nuggets from West Virginia, Alaska, Iceland, Tasmania and more. Almanac Planting Company www.almanachemp.com www.almanacplanting.co EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE:‭ (610) 914-0717 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/almanacplantingco/ Help for Hemp Farmer Quick guide to federal aid available to hemp businesses impacted by coronavirus https://hempindustrydaily.com/federal-aid-available-to-hemp-businesses-due-to-coronavirus/ Help for the Hemp Industry in the COVID-19 Crisis https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/help-for-the-hemp-industry-in-the-covid-77868/ Farmers missing out on small business coronavirus relief package, Congress says https://hempindustrydaily.com/farmers-missing-out-on-small-business-coronavirus-relief-package-congress-says/ News Nuggets USDA Approves West Virginia's Industrial Hemp Plan https://www.register-herald.com/news/money/usda-approves-west-virginias-industrial-hemp-plan/article_4a6b90a4-8857-549c-bbbb-831cc9fee183.html France, Italy, Netherlands lead Europe for hemp land use, industry group says https://hempindustrydaily.com/france-italy-netherlands-lead-europe-for-hemp-land-use-industry-group-says/ Icelandic Police Drop Charges Against Hemp Farmers https://www.icelandreview.com/news/icelandic-police-drop-charges-against-hemp-farmers/ Hemp crops can fill gaps from poppy decline in Tasmania https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6686853/law-change-needed-for-hemp-hopes/ Alaska's hemp industry set to go live through online-only registrations https://hempindustrydaily.com/alaskas-hemp-industry-set-to-go-live-through-online-only-registrations/ DEA removes cannabis drug Epidiolex from controlled substance list https://hempindustrydaily.com/cannabis-drug-epidiolex-no-longer-controlled-substance/ Sponsor National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ In Memoriam https://www.johnprine.com/

On episode 79 of the podcast, we cover some of the recent hemp news, including how the COVID-19 shutdown is affecting the application process for hemp growers in Pennsylvania. And what about the states that have chosen not to adopt the interim final rule set forth by the USDA? Plus Georgia and Iowa now have official hemp programs, and South Dakota has finally legalized industrial hemp at the state level. And the National Hemp Association is offering a hemp growers webinar series for its members. Also on this week's show, we debut a new segment called Mailbox Markets Stories and talk to Harry Spade from Paradise, Pennsylvania, about the John Deere 420 tractor that his father sold in the late 70s, and that Harry was able to track down twenty years later through Mailbox Markets in Lancaster Farming newspaper. And finally we check in with hemp farmer Tom Culton to see how his hemp operation is doing this spring and how his farm has been affected by the coronavirus shutdown. Links Pennsylvania Department of Ag's Hemp page https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/industrial_hemp/Pages/default.aspx National Hemp Association Webinarhttps://nationalhempassociation.org/ Hemp in South Dakota https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/27/industrial-hemp-becomes-legal-south-dakota-after-noem-signs-bill/5058216002/ States split on following USDA hemp rules in 2020 https://hempindustrydaily.com/states-split-on-following-usda-hemp-rules-for-the-2020-season/ Hemp programs approved for U.S. states of Georgia, Iowahttps://hemptoday.net/georgia-iowa-approved/ SponsorTerradon Hemphttps://www.terradonhemp.com/

On this week's podcast, we talk to Judy Wicks, founder of All Together Now Pennsylvania and the Industrial Hemp Local Supply Chain Coalition about the importance of local supply chains especially in these times of global pandemic. And then we hear from Dr. Gerald Gaudino, chief science advisor at New Frontier Data, about CBD and the coronavirus, and what the industry can do to stop the spread of bad information. Links All Together Now Pennsylvania https://alltogethernowpa.org/ Hemp Local Supply Chain Coalition https://alltogethernowpa.org/regional-economies/industrial-hemp/ New Frontier Data https://newfrontierdata.com/ CBD Versus Viruses: What Do We Really Know? https://newfrontierdata.com/cannabis-insights/cbd-versus-viruses-what-do-we-really-know/ Coronavirus uncertainty prompts hemp farmers to lock down seeds, but some see turbulence ahead https://hempindustrydaily.com/coronavirus-uncertainty-prompts-hemp-farmers-to-lock-down-seeds-but-some-see-turbulence-ahead/ Hemp Company Files For Bankruptcy As 'Confounding Regulatory Guidelines' Hamper Growth https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidcarpenter/2020/03/18/hemp-company-files-for-bankruptcy-as-confounding-regulatory-guidelines-hamper-growth/#3b00eb8e5794 Sponsors King's AgriSeeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/ Advanced Hemp https://advancedhemp.com/

This week's podcast is a welcome distraction to the coronavirus news. We talk to founder and CEO of GreenBroz, Cullen Raichart, about automation in the hemp industry. Raichart is an inventor and has created a line of "harvesting solutions" for cannabis, such as trimmers, extractors, batchers and destemmers, which may be of great interest to hemp growers. GreenBroz https://greenbroz.com/ Sponsors King's AgriSeeds Advanced Hemp

Why will the state of Colorado continue to operate its hemp program under the 2014 Farm Bill this growing season instead of adopting a USDA's interim final rule? We talk to Colorado hemp manager Brian Koontz from the Colorado Department of Agriculture to find out. We'll hear about the decision not to adopt the new rules, plus will get an overview of the hemp industry in Colorado, including a look at the CHAMP initiative -- the Colorado Hemp Advancement & Management Plan. Plus, will hear how the coronavirus is disrupting the hemp industry events in Pennsylvania and beyond. Links Colorado Department of Agriculture Hemp Program Colorado Hemp Advancement & Management Plan (CHAMP) CBD Versus Viruses: What Do We Really Know? Episode 27: USDA Listening Session Recap Sponsors King's AgriSeeds Advanced Hemp

Click for show notes. Last week the USDA announced its decision to delay enforcement of several requirements of the interim final rules for the US hemp program, based on feedback it received during the public comment period that ended January 29, 2020. The agency will delay enforcement of the requirement that all hemp testing labs be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and will also delay enforcement of the requirement that hemp producers use a DEA-registered reverse distributor or law enforcement to dispose of non-compliant crops. On this week's podcast, we talked to Erica Stark from the National Hemp Association to find out what this means for farmers and for the industry as a whole. We also hear about the NHA's recent partnership with New Holland Ag and the Hemporium at Kutztown University on March 13. Links National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council http://www.pahic.org/ Hemporium at Kutztown University, March 13, 2020 https://pahemporium.com/ New Stanton area hemp processor CAMO closes, stranding farmers https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/new-stanton-area-hemp-processor-camo-closes-stranding-farmers/ Sponsors Advanced Hemp https://www.advancedhemp.ag/ King's AgriSeeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

Click for show notes. Episode 74: This week we talk to Josh Leidhecker of Susquehanna Hemp and Susquehanna Mills in Lycoming County, where he's been growing for fiber, seed and CBD since 2017. From grain hemp to the current CBD market, this wide-ranging interview will be of great interest to hemp farmers. We also talk to Mia Lowry, one of the organizers of the Keystone Hemp conference taking place in Lancaster on March 4. And Lancaster Farming news editor Phil Gruber discusses a story he's working on about a case of hemp's mistaken identity in Lehigh County. Links Susquehanna Hemp www.susquehannamills.com www.susquehannahempco.com www.Facebook.com/SusquehannaMills www.Facebook.com/SusquehannaHempCo www.Instagram.com/SusquehannaMills570 Keystone Hemp Conference https://keystonehempcon.com/ Sponsor Links PA Hemporium, March 13, 2020 https://pahemporium.com/ Advanced Hemp https://www.advancedhemp.ag/

Click for show notes. What do you get when you cross a hemp farmer, a hemp lawyer and a hemp podcaster? It's not the set up for a joke – it's this week's episode. Hemp Farmer David Thompson of ReLeaf Farmacy in Glenmoore, PA, is concerned about how the new USDA interim rule and the state hemp program in Pennsylvania will affect his business, his ability to grow a quality crop and where this is all going to leave the industry in Pennsylvania. Hemp lawyer Eric Trajtenberg from West Chester offers his perspective in this wide ranging conversation about hemp in 2020. Links ReLeaf Farmacy https://www.releaffarmacy.us/ Eric Trajtenberg, hemp lawyer http://www.pahemplawyer.com/ Sponsor Links S & SO Produce farms https://www.instagram.com/ssohemp/ Lancaster DHIA Hemp Survivors' Workshop, February 27, 2020 href="https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2020-hemp-survivors-workshop Upcoming Hemp Events Keystone Hemp Conference, March 4, 2020 https://keystonehempcon.com Hempcrete Workshop, March 7, 2020 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hempcrete-installation-workshop-tickets-92046677089?utm-medium PA Hemporium, March 13, 2020 https://pahemporium.com/ OpCanna Conference and Seed Sale, April 17-19, 2020 https://www.opcanna.com/

Click for show notes. Episode 72: In these divisive and hyper-partisan times, it's refreshing to hear about Republicans and Democrats working together. On this week's podcast, we talk to Representative Margo Davidson, a Democrat from the 164th Legislative District in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and Representative Russ Diamond, a Republican from the 102nd Legislative District in Lebanon County, who have formed an informal industrial hemp caucus in the Pennsylvania State House in effort to educate their fellow lawmakers on hemp and to ensure that all citizens of the Commonwealth can benefit from what Diamond calls an "economic boon" for the state. Then we hear from John Crye of Hempwood, a Kentucky company that has developed a process to turn hemp fibers into wood for flooring, furniture, and more. Links Representative Margo Davidson https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1203 Representative Russ Diamond https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1686 Hempwood https://hempwood.com/ USDA Hemp Crop Insurance Programs https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/02/06/usda-announces-details-risk-management-programs-hemp-producers Upcoming Hemp Events Keystone Hemp Conference, March 4, 2020 https://keystonehempcon.com Hempcrete Workshop, March 7, 2020 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hempcrete-installation-workshop-tickets-92046677089?utm-medium Penn State Lehigh Valley's Business of Cannabis Conference, March 11, 2020 https://crspsu.org/?page_id=529 PA Hemporium, March 13, 2020 https://pahemporium.com/ OpCanna Conference and Seed Sale, April 17-19, 2020 https://www.opcanna.com/ Sponsors Kings Agriseeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/ Lancaster DHIA Hemp Survivors' Workshop, February 27, 2020 https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2020-hemp-survivors-workshop

Click for show notes. Episode 71: This week we talk to Jay Stucky, a CBD hemp farmer in upstate New York. His many concerns about the CBD industry include the high price of CBD and how processors and retailers are making all the money — not the farmers. In this wide ranging conversation, Stucky addresses the call to raise the THC level in hemp from 0.3% to 1%, which he says is not necessary. Then we hear from Scott Bennett, the hemp policy expert at the American Farm Bureau Federation, whose delegates just voted to support raising the THC level in hemp to 1%. Relevant hemp Links and news nuggets Berkshire Hemp https://berkshirehemp.farm/ American Farm Bureau Federation https://www.fb.org/ Leaf Report's The CBD Market Consumer Research: A Guide to Become a Smart Consumer https://www.leafreport.com/education/the-cbd-market-explained-a-guide-to-become-a-smart-consumer-3159 Kentucky hemp companies face bankruptcy as 'bureaucratic paralysis' plagues industry https://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article239751703.html You might be overpaying for CBD, and there's no reason why https://www.nj.com/marijuana/2020/02/you-might-be-overpaying-for-cbd-and-theres-no-reason-why.html Delaware company seeks permits for hemp extraction facility https://www.lancasterfarming.com/news/associated_press/company-seeks-permits-for-hemp-extraction-facility/article_4a5eb148-cfde-5031-bebc-f33acc63d7fc.html WVDA Submits State Hemp Plan to USDA https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/industrial_hemp/wvda-submits-state-hemp-plan-to-usda/article_f0c89ac2-963b-5513-b8a0-d78cdad8b1b2.html A Certified Organic Labeling Program Is Coming To Cannabis In 2020 https://www.forbes.com/sites/katieshapiro/2020/02/03/a-certified-organic-labeling-program-is-coming-to-cannabis-in-2020/#71141e8c7b07 2 Kentucky hemp companies face bankruptcy proceedings https://www.lancasterfarming.com/news/associated_press/kentucky-hemp-companies-face-bankruptcy-proceedings/article_65c47ff5-4090-572e-8075-04dd1466b52e.html Sponsor Links Lancaster DHIA's Hemp Survivors Workshop https://2020-hemp-survivors-workshop.cheddarup.com King's Agriseeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

Click for show notes. Episode 70: On this episode of the podcast we talk to hemp builder Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre Cast-Hemp in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Hemp has many properties that make it an ideal building material. When mixed with lime, it becomes mold-, mildew-, rot- and pest-resistant, and very nearly fire-proof, according to McIntosh. The building industry in America is young and full of promise, but it still has its challenges, not the least of which is a steady supply of domestically grown help. We also check in with Dr. Steve Groff from Groff North America to hear about their expansion in the CBD space with pharmacy partners, and we get an update on the HempTrain processing machine at Groff North America's headquarters in Red Lion. Links Americhanvre Cast-Hemp https://americhanvre.com/ The US Hemp Building Association https://www.ushba.org/ Hempcrete Installation Workshop, March 7, 2020 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hempcrete-installation-workshop-tickets-92046677089 The Hemp Entrepreneur Podcast https://www.thehempentrepreneurpodcast.org/ Groff North America https://groffna.com/ Farmacy Partners https://farmacypartners.com/ Sponsor Links Lancaster DHIA's Hemp Survivors Workshop https://2020-hemp-survivors-workshop.cheddarup.com Hemp Innovator's Hemp School https://www.hempinnovators.com/hemp-school

Click for show notes. Episode 69: This week we talk to seed breeder Joe Ullman from Atlas Seed Company where they're bringing to market two autoflower varieties of industrial hemp this year. We explore the benefits of autoflower and why it's perfect for commercial production of CBD, especially in light of the new USDA rules. We also get into plant spacing, growing practices and more. Then we hear an interview recorded at the Hemp Innovators meeting last week at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Steve Groff turned the tables on podcast host Eric Hurlock and asked him a bunch of questions about industrial hemp. Links Atlas Seed Co. https://atlasseed.com/ Comment on the USDA hemp Rules before January 29, 2020 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/31/2019-23749/establishment-of-a-domestic-hemp-production-program Sponsor links https://www.hempinnovators.com/

Click for show notes. Episode 68: Farmers in New Jersey can now grow industrial hemp in the Garden State. In this week's show, we talk to New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher and the Director of the Division of Plant Industry at the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Joe Zoltowski. We dig into the details of the New Jersey hemp program, including licensing fees and structure, acreage and testing requirements. Then we meet a young entrepreneur from Chester County, Pennsylvania, Charles Streitwieser, founder of Streitwieser Designs and maker of an all hemp product called the Charlie Bag. Links New Jersey Hemp Program Rules and License Applications https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/nj_hemp.html Make Your Comments to the USDA on the Interim Hemp Rules https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=AMS-SC-19-0042 Streitwieser Designs Email: [email protected] Online Shop: https://charlie-bag.myshopify.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streitwieser_designs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streitwieser_designs-100621188142238/ Sponsor Links King's Agriseeds https://www.kingsagriseeds.com/ Cannabis College of America https://cannabiscollegeofamerica.com/

Click for show notes. Episode 67: This week's Industrial Hemp Podcast was recorded live at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, featuring an in-depth discussion of the 2020 hemp program in Pennsylvania with Fred Strathmeyer, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, and Sarah Pickel, the hemp program coordinator at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. We talk about changes in the program and how those changes will affect growers and processors. There is also a question and answer session with the audience following the interview. Links Pennsylvania Department of Ag's 2020 Hemp Program https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/industrial_hemp/Pages/default.aspx 2020 PA Hemp Permit Application https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/industrial_hemp/Documents/2020%20Hemp%20Permit%20Application%20for%20Growers%20and%20Processors.pdf National Hemp Association and New Holland Ag https://nationalhempassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/NHA_NH_Partnership_Announcement.pdf Sponsor Links Hemp Innovators https://www.hempinnovators.com/ Cannabis College of America https://cannabiscollegeofamerica.com/ Forrester Farm Equipment https://forresterfarmeq.com/

Click for show notes. Episode 66: Over the course of this show, we've talked to many wonderful, passionate, knowledgeable people from the world of industrial hemp – farmers, inventors, visionaries, business leaders, policy makers, artists – and so to celebrate the end of the year, we thought we'd check back in with a some previous guests to get an overview of the 2019 year in hemp and take a glimpse at 2020 through their eyes. Many voices, split into 2 separate podcast episodes. In part TWO of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast Year End Spectacular Double Episode, we hear from hemp guitar maker Jay Burstein, hemp innovator Steve Groff, healthcare consultant Jessie Johnson, and hemp farmer Tom Culton.

Click for show notes. Episode 65: Over the course of this show, we've talked to many wonderful, passionate, knowledgeable people from the world of industrial hemp – farmers, inventors, visionaries, business leaders, policy makers, artists – and so to celebrate the end of the year, we thought we'd check back in with a some previous guests to get an overview of the 2019 year in hemp and take a glimpse at 2020 through their eyes. Many voices, split into 2 separate podcast episodes. In part ONE of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast Year End Spectacular Double Episode, we talk to National Hemp Association chairman Geoff Whaling, cannabis lawyer Nathalie Bougenies, hemp sports car maker Bruce Dietzen, and a hemp farmer from the plain community of Lancaster County.

Click for show notes. Episode 64: This week on the Industrial Hemp Podcast we talk to hemp farmer Ben Davies from Wild Fox Farm in eastern Berks County, Pennsylvania, where he and his wife Karah have developed 17 different retail products from their high CBD hemp harvest – everything from lip balm and tinctures to herbal tea and pet products. Davies explains how they developed the products, what tools they uses, how the farm nurtures relationships with local retail outlets, and many other nuggets of practical advice to help you turn your harvest into money. Links Wild Fox Provisions https://www.wildfoxprovisions.com/ NPR story about CBD https://www.npr.org/2019/12/03/784562677/is-cbd-safe-the-fda-cant-say Growers Discount Labels http://www.growersdiscountlabels.com/ Bulk Apothecary https://www.bulkapothecary.com/ Make Comments on the USDA hemp Program until January 29, 2020 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/31/2019-23749/establishment-of-a-domestic-hemp-production-program Penn State Extension CBD Hemp Production Intensive for Growers https://www.cvent.com/events/cbd-hemp-production-intensive-for-growers/event-summary-f570dae7dc4f4decb8bcab64cedebb9b.aspx?i=a65c6af8-8ded-4be0-984c-e1f0ca8d1932 Pennsylvania Farm Show https://www.farmshow.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx Sponsor Link https://www.kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/ Resounding Joy, by tin bird choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9rHpo2fTms

Click for show notes. Episode 63: This week we talk to Sarah Yetman, owner of Sovereignport, a business that imports and exports CBD products worldwide. Yetman explains how she works with farmers, governments and businesses all around the world to provide shipping and logistics solutions for buyers and sellers of CBD, from isolate to flower to biomass. She offers lots of good advice for farmers who are trying to sell their crop. Then we check in with Jake Sitler from Floyd's of Leadville to discuss FDA's recently updated public advisory on CBD. Links Sovereignport https://sovereignport.com/ FDA's November 25, 2019 Update on CBD https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-you-need-know-and-what-were-working-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis Floyd's of Leadville https://floydsofleadville.com/ LNP's editorial on CBD https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/editorials/consumers-need-to-be-more-cautious-about-using-cbd-products/article_51b1a7cc-16ef-11ea-8b19-1fc86f53a42b.html

Click for show notes. Episode 62: While the hemp industry buzzes about CBD, it's important to remember the other side of industrial hemp: the fiber side. Fiber varieties of the cannabis plant have been grown since ancient times to make paper, clothing and building materials. This week's guest, Steve Allin, has been using hemp as a building material for decades on hemp projects all over the world. He is the director of the International Health Building Association and has quite literally written the book on Building with Hemp. Links International Hemp Building Association https://internationalhempbuilding.org Hemp Building with Steve Allin http://www.hempbuilding.com/ FDA's November 25, 2019 Update on CBD https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-you-need-know-and-what-were-working-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis Webinar: Crop Insurance and Hemp: The Whole Farm Approach https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5823292160289356043 Federal guidance on banks and hemp https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/Hemp%20Press%20Release%2012.3.19%20FINAL.pdf Special thanks to Cameron McIntosh of Americhavre for his help with this interview. https://americhanvre.com/ Also, Don't forget to make a comment to the USDA https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/31/2019-23749/establishment-of-a-domestic-hemp-production-program

Click for show notes. Episode 61: This week we talk to Larry Nagle, founder of the Cannabis College of America, designed to teach students the various phases of growing, harvesting, drying and packaging hemp. The school will offer online and in class sessions starting this January. Nagle's deep experience with the cannabis plant gives him a wide range of subject matter to discuss in this podcast interview, from shady seed dealers to the purported health benefits of the plant, as well as some sage advice for beginners. Links Cannabis College of America https://cannabiscollegeofamerica.com/ Make a comment to the USDA https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/31/2019-23749/establishment-of-a-domestic-hemp-production-program Sponsors Organic Mechanics Soil Company https://organicmechanicsoil.com/ King's AgriSeeds https://www.kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

Click for show notes. Episode 60. As the hemp industry invents itself in Pennsylvania, many new and surprising partnerships arise. Cynthia Petrone-Hudock spent most of her career in finance and healthcare, but now she's the CEO for Hemp-Alternative, and is joined on the podcast by Jamie Hicks, crop farmer and co-owner of Hicks Brothers, LLC, the farming operation that raised hemp in partnership with Hemp-Alternative. The two discuss how the partnership formed, as well as the growing practices from field prep to irrigation and harvest. Later in the show, Chris Fontes of HempExchange explains the ins and outs of the hemp market, how the pricing system works, and why the 10% CBD threshold matters. He also gets into to what effect the new USDA rules could have on the hemp industry next year and why it's important for farmers to share their thoughts on the new rules with the USDA. The public comment period closes December 30, 2019. Links Hemp-Alternative https://www.facebook.com/hempalt/ Hicks Brothers LLC http://hicksbrothersfarming.com Hemp Exchange https://hempexchange.com Make a comment to the USDA https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/31/2019-23749/establishment-of-a-domestic-hemp-production-program Sponsor King's AgriSeeds https://www.kingsagriseeds.com/hemp/

Click for show notes. Episode 59: This week's show is divided into three parts. First we talk to Joshua Decatur, CEO of Trace, a Vermont-based technology company that is building a block-chain based application that will help standardize and verify hemp crop information, making a crop easily traceable from farm to processor and beyond, and thereby eliminating law enforcement's inability to differentiate hemp from THC cannabis. Second, we talk to hemp farmer Bryson Clark from Horseheads, New York, who shares his concerns that the new USDA hemp regulations will severley limit farmers' ability to grow a high quality crop next year. And finally we hear from Dr. Steve Groff of Groff North America, the company that is bringing the first HempTrain processing technology to the United States. The HempTrain has arrived and Groff North America will soon begin processing the 2000 acres of hemp that they contracted farmers to grow in 2019. Links Trace https://tracevt.com/ Upstate Hydroponics http://www.upstatehydroponics.com/ Groff North America https://groffna.com/ USDA Hemp Webinar https://zoom.us/recording/play/TAEflEP96bk0nvHTbp6JVKoR4JX4O2hXFaCZAdXjDhowNT2F6SDhHmGDAqCCv9nB THC Petition https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/total-thc-1-hemp-products?fbclid=IwAR3qXpMp4Qb55wpmahussI0qah3m3e4ZxPViadIRbo-O2j35zvAUdqtsHp4 Sponsors National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ Organic Mechanics Soil Company https://organicmechanicsoil.com/

Click for show notes. Episode 58: This week we talk to Dr. Ruth Welliver, the director of the Bureau of Plant Industry at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which over sees the industrial hemp program in the state. We talk about what PDA got right this year and what lessons it's learning for next year. Plus we get into how the new USDA interim rules might affect the hemp program in Pennsylvania next year. Then we check in with Erica Stark from the National Hemp Association, who has plenty to say about the new USDA rules and what they'll mean to farmers and the industry in general. Also, how a shipment of industrial hemp from a farm in Vermont ended up being confiscated by the NYPD. Links Specialty Block Grant Program http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pabull?file=/secure/pabulletin/data/vol49/49-42/1555.html National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ USDA Hemp Program https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/hemp Hemp Fire Story from Lancaster Online https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/it-s-a-lesson-hemp-farmers-lose-thousands-of-dollars/article_21f256ae-fb23-11e9-bca5-6f64eff270b0.html NY Post Hemp Confiscation Story https://nypost.com/2019/11/05/massive-marijuana-shipment-confiscated-by-nypd-is-legal-hemp-business-owner/ Green Angel CBD https://www.greenangeloil.com/ Tin Bird Shadow https://tinbirdshadow.bandcamp.com/releases