Industrial Hemp Podcast

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

Click for show notes. Episode 57: On this week's show, we discuss the new interim rules put forth this week by the USDA and what these new rules might mean for hemp farmers, including why test results will be required to include a measurement of uncertainty. But the main story this week comes from Kentucky, where farmers Ben Furnish and Kendall Henson are part of a group of farmers who are suing GenCanna Global USA Inc. in what looks like a classic case of farmers getting the short end of the stick. Again. Lots of lessons to learn here. Links USDA draft Hemp Rules https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/AMS_SC_19_0042_IR.pdf Formal Complaint from Furnwood Farm https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/industrial_hemp/furnwood-v-gencanna-complaint/pdf_e12799ce-fb3e-11e9-9a1e-4ff085a2d638.html Sponsors IVA Manufacturing's SP50 Hemp Sprayer https://ivamfg.com/sp50-hemp-sprayer National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/

Click for show notes. Episode 56: On this week's podcast we talk to Dr. Mowgli Holmes, co-founder and CEO of Phylos, a plant science company that is trying to revolutionize the hemp industry through data, technology and expertise. In this wide ranging interview we discuss plant breeding, cannabis genetics, why sustainable agriculture is important not just for hemp production but farming in general, and we also get into the controversy that Phylos found itself in earlier this year among old-school West Coast cannabis growers. Plus, we review some highlights from this week's public hearing in Harrisburg on industrial hemp. Links Phylos https://phylos.bio/ PA Senate Hemp Hearing Video https://agriculture.pasenategop.com/102119/ LEX18 Story about Farmers Suing Gencanna https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/kentucky-farmers-sue-hemp-company Sponsors Organic Mechanics Soil Company https://organicmechanicsoil.com/ Think 20 Labs https://www.think20labs.com/

Click for show notes. There has been a spate of thefts at Pennsylvania hemp farms. CBD plants are being topped and hauled away, and in some cases entire plants have been stolen. Some farms have lost dozens of plants, others over a thousand. Who would have guessed that the biggest pest to the hemp crop would turn out to be human beings? What can farmers do to protect themselves and their crops? Seven farmers share their stories of theft and security in the newest episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast. These farmers employ methods of security ranging from field cams and motion sensors to armed guards and booby traps.

Click for show notes. Episode 54: This week we taped our show on stage at the 2019 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit at the Lancaster Convention Center in downtown Lancaster, PA. The guests on the show were seed breeders and hemp growers Tom Culton and Joe Ullman, who spoke about the importance of knowing where your seed comes from and why autoflower genetics might just be the next big thing in hemp farming. The show was taped live during the Monday night Summit Reception hosted by Lancaster Farming with help from our sponsors Kimberton Whole Foods, Pocono Organics, and the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council. Tin Bird Shadow provided live music before, during and after the podcast taping. Their music was made possible at the show by generous support from Floyd's of Leadville and the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council. Many thanks to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Team Pennsylvania for putting together the successful inaugural Pennsylvania Hemp Summit. We look forward to next year's summit. Sponsors Kimberton Whole Foods https://www.kimbertonwholefoods.com/ Pocono Organics https://www.poconoorganics.com/ Floyd's of Leadville https://floydsofleadville.com/ Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council http://www.pahic.org/ Additional Links Atlas Seed http://atlasseed.com/

Click for show notes. Episode 53: On this week's show, we check in with the gang at Floyd's of Leadville – Floyd Landis, Jake Sitler and Wayne Bendistis – who bring us up to speed on their endeavor to contract Pennsylvania farmers to grow high-quality, organic hemp for their line of nationally distributed CBD products. And check it out: They aren't drying the crop like everybody else, but instead are freezing it cryogenically. Then we hear from Peter Hughes of Red Barn Consulting who tells us about the 15-foot CBD harvester he just bought, capable of harvesting 10 to 12 acres of CBD hemp a day.

Click for show notes. Episode 52: On this week's show, we talk to Tara Caton, the research coordinator at the Rodale Institute where she is the leader of the industrial hemp research trials. The institute is studying the weed suppression benefits of industrial hemp when it's added into crop rotation and no-till farming. They are also looking at which varieties do best in Pennsylvania for fiber and grain. Then we talk to organic hemp farmer Eric White, also known as the Wild American. His hemp farm in the Poconos has had some issues with European corn borer this summer. He talks about those pests and explains his creative plans for marketing his crop. Links Rodale Institute Hemp Research https://rodaleinstitute.org/science/industrial-hemp-trial/ VIDEO: Rodale's 2017 Hemp Trials https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/field_crops/rodale-hemp-trials/video_5f514b64-add1-11e7-8213-03f51487218e.html Eric White's story as told to Drew and Cameron on The Hemp Entrepreneur Podcast https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-3b48v-bbad1f Get Your tickets for the Hemp Summit https://teampa.com/pahempsummit/

Click for show notes. On this week's show, we feature a small first time hemp operation in Bucks County. We talk to farmers Rich Yang and Nicholas Cole of Under the Sun Hemp, where they just installed a drying facility. We also check in with Team Pennsylvania's Kelly Kundratic about the 2019 Hemp Summit in Lancaster, and also talk to plant breeders Joe Ullman and Tom Culton who will be the featured panelists at the live taping of the podcast Monday, October 7 at the Hemp Summit reception at the Lancaster Convention Center. Plus Dr. Ron Kander from Jefferson University answers an intriguing question about hemp plastic.

Click for show notes. Episode 50: On this week's show we discuss how this ancient crop, often harvested by hand, is a bright spot of ag innovation, and how some Lancaster County farmers already have the systems in place for a smooth transition to growing hemp. Then we hear from deputy ag secretary Fred Strathmeyer about how the anticipated USDA guidelines for industrial hemp in 2020 may or may not change things here in the Commonwealth for next year, plus what he's looking forward to most at the 2019 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit at the Lancaster Convention Center on October 7 & 8.

Click to read the show notes. Episode 49: On this week's show we talk to Delaware Valley University biology professor Dr. Chris Tipping. A trained entomologist, Tipping has been involved with his university's industrial hemp research program since its inception in 2017. Tipping discusses the various pests a hemp farmer might encounter and how to manage them, but because the crop is so new in the region, much has yet to be discovered in the arena of hemp pest control. We also hear from biophotonics advocate Eddie Taylor about some interesting plant science research involving cellular light. Links Email Dr. Tipping: [email protected] Delaware Valley University https://www.delval.edu/ Spotted Lanternfly Resources PA Department of Ag https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/Entomology/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/default.aspx Penn State Extension https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly USDA https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/hungry-pests/the-threat/spotted-lanternfly/spotted-lanternfly Hemp Diseases & Pests book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Hemp-Diseases-Pests-Management-Biological/dp/0851994547 Colorado University Hemp Insect Website https://hempinsects.agsci.colostate.edu/ Plant Amplifier https://www.plantamplifier.com/

Click to read the show notes. Episode 48: This week we talk to Vanessa Villanova and Suzie Eckhart, the founders of The Hemptons Farm, an organic hemp farm in Chatham, New York, near the Massachusetts border. But it's more than a hemp farm. It's also a getaway retreat center where guests can stay to relax, rejuvenate, and generally chill out in the country side. It's a 70-acre choose-your-own adventure where you can help out with the farm chores, eat good food, or just hang out in the hemp. This is where industrial hemp meets hospitality. We hear about the challenges that these first time farmers faced as they developed their business model and planted their first hemp seeds. Links form the Episode: The Hemptons Farm https://thehemptons.com/ Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Hemp Insurance https://www.farmers.gov/manage/hemp Hawai'i Destroys Half of 2019 Hemp Crop https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/08/26/hawaii-news/hawaii-hemp-growers-are-having-to-destroy-their-plants-because-of-high-thc-levels/ 2019 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit http://teampa.com/pahempsummit/

Click to read the show notes. This week's show features an in-depth conversation with Todd Palcic, the president of Thar Process, an industrial hemp processing company in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Palcic explains the extraction process, what farmers need to be aware of when working with a processor, and why the company decided to go all in on industrial hemp this year. He also explains the importance of working with an accredited processing facility. We also talk to Erica Stark from The National Hemp Association about her concerns with CBD flower, and we check in with Steve Groff about his hemp field day at his farm in Holtwood, Lancaster County this Wednesday. Thar Process http://tharprocess.com/ Hemp Innovators https://www.hempinnovators.com/ National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/

Click to read the show notes. On this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, we go deep into the specifics of harvesting and drying CBD hemp, from cutting the stalks to the best way to set up a drying room, plus how to keep mold from contaminating the crop. First we check in with Bucks County, Pennsylvania, hemp farmer Joe Ullman, who shares his experience working with cannabis, from the field to the drying rack. Then we hear from Landin Butterfield, a hemp farmer from Klamath Falls, Oregon, who shares his insight and experience on harvesting and drying. With two different perspectives, this episode is chock full of helpful information to guide new hemp farmers through their first harvesting and drying experience with CBD hemp.

Click to read the show notes. On episode 45, we dig in a little deeper on the PA Department of Agriculture's THC testing protocols by talking to Corey Fitze, COO of Pennsylvania Hemp Research, a private cannabis testing company in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Then we review PDA's latest letter to hemp permit holders which is intended to clarify their last letter, which really confused some CBD growers. And finally we recap the very well-attended hemp field day at the Penn State research farm near Landisville. Helpful Links Pennsylvania Hemp Research www.phrlabs.com Steve Groff's Hemp Innovators https://www.hempinnovators.com/ 2019 Hemp Summit https://teampa.com/pahempsummit/

Click to read the show notes. On this week's podcast we talk to Dr. Steve Groff of Groff North America, a hemp processor in York County, Pennsylvania, that is bringing HempTrain technology to its Red Lion processing center. Groff shares breaking news about Groff North America's recent acquisition. We also hear from a Lancaster County farmer who thinks the state's THC testing requirements might possibly cause him to lose his investment and potential profit. Erica Stark from the National Hemp Association explains the testing requirements and offers advice for CBD hemp growers in the state. Helpful links: Groff North America https://groffna.com/ National Hemp Industrial Council Event in Portland https://hempindustrial.com/events/2019-hemp-business-summit-hotel/ 2019 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit http://teampa.com/pahempsummit/ PDA's Letter to 2019 Hemp Permit Holders concerning Testing Requirements https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/industrial_hemp/pda-s-letter-to-hemp-permit-holders-july/article_80f09870-b3b9-11e9-9d07-2f15168eab7a.html

Click to read the show notes. What happens when a nearby farm that's growing seed and fiber crops accidentally pollinates your CBD operation? Hopefully, you'll never find out, because the result would be your losing a big chunk of your profits. Or what if it was your farm that accidentally pollinated someone else's crop? You might find yourself on the receiving end of a lawsuit. These are some of the issues that hemp growers have to deal with, and since there is no clear guidance or policy from the state, farmers have to rely on their own ability to communicate with other growers in their area. And these are some of the issues we discuss on this week's Industrial Hemp Podcast. Also, we check in with hemp farmer and mill operator Josh Leidhecker of Susquehanna Hemp Company in Muncy, PA. He's got a lot of hemp in the ground and a bunch of joint ventures with other farmers in the Susquehanna Valley and beyond. Relevant links from this episode: Susquehanna Hemp Company https://susquehannahempco.com/ Penn State's Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center https://agsci.psu.edu/research/ag-experiment-station/landisville Penn State Hemp Research Field Day https://extension.psu.edu/hemp-research-field-day PA Hemp Summit https://teampa.com/pahempsummit/

Click to read the show notes. How are things looking at area hemp farms? That's what podcast host Eric Hurlock wanted to find out so he visited three local hemp operations to talk to the farmers. First he went to ReLeaf Farmacy in Glenmore, Pennsylvania, to talk to hemp growers David Thompson and Pat Benzing. Then he went drove out to the Penn State research farm near Landisville to talk with director Alyssa Collins about the different hemp research projects in progress at the farm. And finally, he ended up in West Hempfield to talk to cannabis cultivator Tom Culton. Relevant links from this episode: ReLeaf Farmacy https://www.releaffarmacy.us/ Penn State's Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center https://agsci.psu.edu/research/ag-experiment-station/landisville Multi-State Hemp Research Project https://www.nimss.org/projects/view/mrp/outline/17716 Penn State Hemp Research Field Day https://extension.psu.edu/hemp-research-field-day PA Hemp Summit https://teampa.com/pahempsummit/ Sponsored in part by the National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/

Click to read the show notes. According to Dr. Ron Kander, materials engineering professor at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, the way to ramp up the hemp industry is to start small. "You have to find some high-value, low-volume products that can use hemp as a biomass so that you can start developing processes that then let you put that material into consumer products and industrial products and show a value chain, and then that will allow you to grow volume and look at larger applications down the line," Kander explains in the week's episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast. We talk supply chains, carbon negative technology and the fascinating hemp research his students are conducting at Thomas Jefferson.

Click to read the show notes. The United States has never really seen an industry develop out of thin air the way the hemp industry has. Illegal and listed as a dangerous drug only six months ago and now poised to disrupt industries and institutions across the board, hemp has had an incredible journey. Author Jen Hobbs chronicles the history of hemp in America, why it was made illegal, how it helped win World War II, and where the industry is headed now that it's been greenlighted for full production. Hobbs' book American Hemp: How Growing Our Newest Cash Crop Can Improve Our Health, Clean Our Environment, and Slow Climate Change is a positive story about a crop that can create jobs, clean the soil, make us healthier, and capture carbon from the atmosphere. The book also offers an interesting chapter on why "the EPA is not your friend." Episode 40. Sign up for Jen Hobbs' American Hemp blog: https://americanhemp.substack.com

Click to read the show notes. On this week's show we talk to Matt Chambers and Darius Soltes, co-founder/broker and chief science officer, respectively, at Supplant Commodities, an industrial hemp brokerage firm based in Denver, Colorado. The company works as a bridge between farmers, processors and manufacturers to facilitate trade and further the industry nationwide. Chambers talks about the changes coming soon to the industry, speculating government subsidies and a hemp futures market that will spur industry growth. Supplant Commodities is involved in all aspects of industrial hemp, from fiber to biomass to flower, and is especially keen to supply the growing demand for "sustainable plant-based paper and plastic consumer products", according to supplantcommodities.com. This week's episode is sponsored by Wagner's Greenhouses in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where they've got high CBD hemp seedlings available now at good prices. Call 814-937-4056.

Click to read the show notes. On this episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, we talk to cannabis consultant, farmer and entrepreneur, Oneal Latimore. He's working with Proud Pennsylvania to develop healthy supply chains in the state, while also developing his own hemp farm and processing facility in Chester County called Nottingham Farm. In the interview, we discuss the importance of strong local supply chains, as well as how hemp can bring needed change to minority communities throughout the Commonwealth. We also check in with Lancaster County hemp farmer Tom Culton to see how his planting is going so far. This episode is sponsored by Wagner's Greenhouses in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where they've still got flats of high CBD hemp seedlings available for sale now. Call Allen Wagner at 814-937-4056 Learn more about Nottingham Farms and sign up for the collective here: www.NottinghamFarms.com

Click to read the show notes. This week's podcast guest is Judy Wicks, founder of Proud Pennsylvania, a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to uniting rural and urban communities to build regional economies that work for everybody. Proud Pennsylvania has established a Hemp Local Supply Chain Coalition in order to develop and strengthen the connections between hemp farmers, processors, entrepreneurs and consumers. Also, we check in with Jake Sitler from Floyd's of Lancaster to hear how things are going with their group of contracted hemp growers. Learn More about Proud Pennsylvania at https://www.proudpennsylvania.org/ This episode was sponsored in part by: The National Hemp Association: https://nationalhempassociation.org/ and NAU Country Insurance Company: https://www.naucountry.com/

Click to read the show notes. On this week's episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, we celebrate Hemp History Week with a handful of stories about hemp's role in history through the ages, as well as hemp related news such as the USDA's most recent guidance on industrial hemp and the FDA's hearing on CBD. Then, host Eric Hurlock interviews Alex Seleznov, the president and founder of Advanced Extractions, a hemp CBD company in Colorado. Seleznov tells the story of how he founded the company in 2015, what he thinks the FDA regulations on CBD might mean for the industry, and he offers advice to farmers interested in growing hemp. This show was sponsored in part by the National Hemp Association (https://nationalhempassociation.org/) and NAU Country Insurance Company, now offering Industrial Hemp Crop-Hail Protection (https://www.naucountry.com/) Submit your comments to the FDA concerning CBD. The docket is open for commenting until July 2, 2019: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FDA-2019-N-1482 Check out the Hemp for Victory film made by the United States government in 1942 to encourage American farmers to grow hemp to support the war effort: https://www.lancasterfarming.com/community/videos/hemp-for-victory-u-s-gov-t-film-for-farmers/video_35040516-86e9-11e9-b73d-9b4d6ee15009.html

Click to read the show notes. On this week's podcast we talk to Allen Wagner, a greenhouse grower from Altoona, Pennsylvania, who's been in the greenhouse business for 45 years — wholesale, retail, geraniums, plants of all kinds. But not too long ago the box stores moved in and started eating up his market share — and nearly put him out of business. But when the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law, and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture lifted the acreage cap and opened up the permitting process for industrial hemp, Allen Wagner and Wagner's Greenhouses went all in. He's got greenhouses full of high CBD hemp seedlings for sale right now. Call him: 814-946-0788. Tell him you heard him on the podcast. Episode 35. Give a listen. This show was sponsored in part by: The National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ and https://www.deerbusters.com/ Deerbusters.com

Click to read the show notes. On this week's episode we talk to National Hemp Association Executive Director Erica McBride Stark about her recent trip to Washington DC, where she met with the Senate ag committee to discuss the implementation of the hemp provisions within the 2018 Farm Bill. Her main concerns are the lack of banking services for hemp farmers and businesses, and the importation of hemp products from foreign countries that could potentially flood the market, making things difficult for American farmers. We also check back in with Lancaster County hemp farmer Tom Culton who is growing multiple acres of CBD hemp this year and has real concerns about pollination drift from nearby hemp farms. This week's show is sponsored by NAU Country Insurance Company, now offering Industrial Hemp Crop-Hail Protection. Learn more at https://www.naucountry.com/

Click to read the show notes. According to Shannon Powers, press secretary at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Lancaster County leads the state in number of registered industrial hemp growing sites with more than 80 sites in the county. On this week's podcast we talk to three key people at PDA: Powers gives an overview of the hemp program and what the department is doing to support hemp farmers; Plant specialist Sarah Pickel discusses the recent changes in the THC testing protocols for growers; and Fred Strathmeyer tells why there are still no great options for hemp farmers in terms of financial services or crop insurance. Learn more about Industrial hemp from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's resource page: https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/industrial_hemp/Pages/default.aspx