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This week’s episode is a little different—just a quick teaser while we finish up next week’s show, which dives into the meaning of the word “hemp” and who gets to claim it. Host Eric Hurlock has been on a journey talking to people in the cannabinoid space—like Jeremy Klettke, Joe Ullman, and Ben Davies—to sort through some big questions about language, identity, and the hemp plant.
In the meantime, we don’t want to leave you empty-handed. So here are a few instrumental tracks that Eric Hurlock has recorded over the years—music you’ve probably heard behind the podcast, but now without all the talking!
Thanks for listening and for your patience.
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This week on the Hemp Podcast we’re looking at the 2025 Hemp Report from the USDA. The annual report attempts to provide a snapshot of the hemp industry, which, according to the report, is valued at $445 million — up 40% from last year.
That sounds amazing, but what the numbers actually show is two completely different stories about two completely different industries: industrial hemp, i.e., fiber and grain, and floral hemp, i.e., cannabinoids, medicinal and recreational products and smokable hemp flower.
As usual, the floral side of things takes up a lot of the conversation. After all, 85% of the $445 million industry was on the floral side, and people like to see that kind of growth. But numbers on the fiber and grain side tell a much more interesting and complicated tale.
So we’re digging into the numbers, while also contemplating the existential question: Are you really a hemp farmer?
Host Eric Hurlock offers the hot take that maybe if you're in this for cannabinoid extraction — regardless of the THC content — you are not a hemp farmer. You are a cannabis grower.
Historically, the word “hemp” has meant the crop you grow for industrial purposes. However, the 2018 Farm Bill opened up a legal loophole that has had major consequences for the meaning of the word “hemp,” which has led to confusion in the industry — especially among lawmakers and regulators who continue to think hemp is essentially just low-key weed.
It’s time to reclaim the word hemp for the real hemp industry: fiber and grain. Let's call floral hemp what is is: low-THC cannabis.
Questions or comments? Leave Eric Hurlock a message: 717-721-4462
Read the report yourself: https://data.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Idaho/Publications/Census_Press_Releases/2025/HEMP.pdf
Thanks to our sponsors
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Forever Green, distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter
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National Hemp Association
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They say hemp has 25,000 uses — but today, we’re focusing on just one: nonwovens.
In this episode, Eric and Sophia dive into a hidden-yet-ubiquitous part of our daily lives with guest Mattie Mead from Hempitecture.
From car door panels to carpet padding, nonwovens are everywhere — and mostly made from petroleum-based plastics. But they don’t have to be.
Mattie explains how Hempitecture is scaling the use of natural fibers, like hemp, to reduce carbon emissions, create American manufacturing jobs and transform the built environment.
This episode is a masterclass in sustainable materials, circular economy thinking and what it really means to make change from the ground up.
Topics Covered:
• What nonwovens are and how they’re made.
• Why nonwovens are a huge opportunity for hemp.
• The story of Hempitecture’s pivot from hempcrete to fiber-based products.
• How American-grown hemp can displace petroleum-based materials.
• What it means to be a manufacturing company rooted in agriculture.
• New tech on the horizon: fiber fortification.
• Investment opportunities in sustainable American manufacturing.
Link to invest in Hempitecture on WeFunder
This show is brought to by HEMI and the Goodness of Hemp
What can industrial hemp do for your business? Find out at hempinitiatives.org
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
This show was written, recorded, edited, and produced by Sophia Kurzius, Justin Berger, and Eric Hurlock
Copyright 2025
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The NoCo Hemp Expo wrapped up its eleventh annual event last week in Estes Park, Colorado.
The overall mood was optimistic, according to attendees, but there was an undercurrent of uncertainty and angst.
The industry stands at a crossroads. Is it too dramatic (or melodramatic) to call it the battle for the soul of the industry?
The word hemp means different things to different people, but for over a thousand years, the English word hemp meant one thing: the crop you farm at scale to produce raw materials for industry and food — ropes, sail cloth, paper, animal feed.
But now, a quarter way through the 21st Century, the definition of hemp, some would say, has expanded, leading to new opportunities, while others might say the new definition of hemp has been co-opted and pejorative.
In this episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, host Eric Hurlock (with co-host Sophia Kurzius) gathers insights from 12 industry leaders, farmers, processors, advocates and policy experts to examine the defining issue of our time: the meaning of the word “hemp.”
From Joy Beckerman’s impassioned plea to protect the fiber and grain future of hemp, to Chris Fontes’ nuanced defense of the cannabinoid market, this episode captures the friction and common ground shaping hemp’s next chapter.
And what's this we hear about executive orders coming soon that will redefine the hemp space even further?
Plus, why you can’t tell the story of hemp in America without talking about hemp on tribal land. Hemp is a game changer for Indigenous communities.
Hempcrete, for instance, gives the people on reservations almost immediate access to addressing their housing needs in a way that was never available to them.
"Hemp is achievable, it’s circular, and the stories I hear from people in Indigenous communities are incredibly inspiring," said host Eric Hurlock.
On this episode, you’ll hear from: JJ Johnson – Founder of JJGro Kelly Burke – Director at Kifcure Joe Hickey – Co-founder of the Kentucky Hemp Growers Cooperative Ken Meyer – Founder of Complete Hemp Processing Morris Beegle – Founder of NoCo Hemp Expo and WAFBA Joy Beckerman – Principal at Hemp Ace International Dionne Holmquist – Director at Makoce Agriculture Development Ken Elliott – Founder of IND HEMP Jean Lotus – Publisher of Hemp Build Magazine Chris Fontes – CEO of High Spirits Beverages U.S. Hemp Authority – Chris Fontes is President Andrew Bish – President of the Hemp Feed Coalition Bish Enterprises – COO Andrew Bish Greg Wilson – Founder of HempWood Topics Covered in This Episode Confusion over the definition of "hemp" Tension between cannabinoid and industrial sectors Misuse of the word “hemp” for intoxicating products Historical meaning and etymology of the word hemp Short-term profit vs. long-term industry building Cannabinoid products dominating policy conversations Farmer-focused versus consumer-focused markets Executive order rumors and Farm Bill delays Regulatory clarity and safety for consumers Indigenous sovereignty and tribal hemp regulation Shifting public perception through language Need for strong fiber and grain infrastructure Caution about unchecked cannabinoid products GRAS status and feed approval for hemp grain The role of big companies (Ford, Tesla, etc.) in scaling hemp Climate, soil, and sustainability potential of hemp Integrity, transparency, and labeling standards Disagreements within the industry over goals and methods Shared values across hemp sectors despite conflicts The importance of unity and focusing on common ground Joy Beckerman’s public stance against intoxicating derivatives The idea of a regulatory split between floral and industrial hemp Hemp’s potential for rural revitalization Making hemp “boring” again to normalize it as a commodityThanks to our sponsors:
IND HEMP
National Hemp Association
Forever GreenProduction and audio engineering by Lancaster Farming Audio Team:
Sophia Kurzius, Justin Berger and Eric Hurlock.Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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In this episode, regenerative industrial hemp farmer Steve Groff returns for a candid discussion about the current state of hemp farming, innovation and industry challenges in Pennsylvania.
Groff shares insights on the unexpected bureaucratic setbacks he's faced, his pragmatic approach to political and economic changes and exciting developments in precision planting technology aimed at revolutionizing hemp and flax cultivation.
Despite encountering funding hurdles and project delays, Groff remains optimistic, advocating strongly for unity and honest collaboration within the hemp community.
Topics Include:
• The impact of political uncertainty and tariffs on hemp and produce farmers
• Challenges with labor and government bureaucracy
• Innovations in precision planting for fiber quality
• The struggle and reality of securing funding
• Updates on biochar experimentation
• Status of regional hemp processing facilities
• Strategies for moving forward amid industry setbacks
Groff emphasizes a practical mindset and underscores the need for honest communication and cooperation within the hemp industry to achieve shared goals.
Learn More:
Steve Groff
Hemp Katalyst
Thanks to our sponsors:
IND HEMP
King's Agriseeds
Forever Green
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When President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the original American road trip in 1804, there weren’t many roads, so they took boats. Up the Missouri River and into the great unknown.
One of their tasks was to collect and catalog detailed information about the natural world as they made their way westward.
When the expedition returned in 1806, the American explorers brought with them a collection of over 200 plant samples that Lewis meticulously cataloged and preserved.
The Corps of Discovery expedition ended in 1806, but for this collection of plants, the journey continued on. Through a series of accidents, oversights and plain dumb luck, these 222 plant samples ended up on the other side of the Atlantic for many years and were almost destroyed.
Now the collection, known as the Lewis and Clark Herbarium, is housed at the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
How it got there and why it took nearly 80 years is the topic of today's episode.
We listen to Eric Hurlock’s interview with Dr. Rick McCourt, botanist at the Academy of Natural Sciences and curator of the Herbarium.
What You'll Learn
• How Lewis & Clark’s plant samples survived over two centuries of mishaps.
• The role of Philadelphia as a hub of botanical science in early America.
• Details on plant preservation techniques from the early 1800s.
• The intriguing story of wild tobacco rediscovered after being presumed extinct.
• Future research potential from ancient DNA preserved in plant specimens.
Learn More:
Lewis and Clark Herbarium
Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University
See Photos from the Herbarium
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Americhanvre Cast-Hemp Ereasy Training May 7-10
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This week on the Hemp Show, we talk with global hemp expert and co-founder of the Hemp Plastic Company, Paul Benhaim.
Benhaim takes us on a deep dive into hemp plastics — and why he believes scalability is more important than purity. We'll hear about the company and the process of turning hemp into objects like didgeridoos and car parts.
Benhaim has been in the hemp industry for over 30 years, finding early success with a hemp health bar in Europe in the 1990s before moving to Australia where he founded the largest hemp food company in the Southern Hemisphere.
Benhaim tells us about a trip to the Himalayas that inspired his research into communities, health, diet and — hemp.
"The science says it's the best thing for humanity and it leads to people being vibrant and healthy," Benhaim says.
This experience led Benhaim to write the book "H.E.M.P.: Healthy Eating Made Possible."
Benhaim explains the 'endocannabinoids,' and the endocannabinoid system present in every living mammal.
“Our body is literally made for cannabis, hence the system being called the endocannabinoid system, which until relatively recently was never taught to doctors, never taught in medicine. An entire system was kind of ignored," says Benhaim.
Resources & Links:
✅ Hemp Plastic Company
✅ H.E.M.P.: Healthy Eating Made Possible
✅ Interview with Exlinol's Gabriel Ettenson
✅ Cannabis Psychedelics
Thanks to our sponsors:
✅ IND Hemp – Family-owned hemp feed, food and fiber company bringing new opportunities to farmers and manufacturers across the U.S.
✅ Forever Green – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
Topics covered in this conversation:
• Paul’s introduction to hemp and his early “aha” moment
• The connection between food, community and vibrant health
• Founding of Hemp Foods Australia and Elixinol
• The story behind his first book: "H.E.M.P.: Healthy Eating Made Possible"
• How hemp led to broader interests in natural living, permaculture and traditional medicine
• The endocannabinoid system: What it is and why it matters
• Paul's thoughts on full-spectrum CBD vs. isolated compounds
• Why he believes CBD is a separate industry from both marijuana and industrial hemp
• Challenges with regulation and intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (like Delta-8, HHC)
• Global perspectives on hemp vs. the U.S. approach
• Hemp’s historical context and linguistic confusion around the word "hemp"
• The scalability problem in hemp and why it's critical to solve
• The evolution of hemp plastic and the story behind the hemp harmonica
• Paul’s current work with The Hemp Plastic Company
• Technical details of making hemp plastic pellets for industrial use
• Why end markets matter more than farming alone
• Potential for hemp to scale up as a sustainable alternative in global manufacturing
• Circular economies and local empowerment in Africa
• Hemp opportunities in Thailand and Asia
• NIHC and international cooperation in the hemp industry
• Paul’s involvement with the U.S. government and COP (climate talks)
• Cannabis psychedelics: therapeutic uses and his new project
• Meditation, dance and his personal approach to mindfulness
• Reflections on the need for a new, cooperative paradigm in hemp and beyond
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This week on the Hemp Show, we catch up with filmmaker Joel Caldwell and hempcrete builder Danny Desjarlais about the film "Green Buffalo."
Coming off of a win for the short documentary category at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, "Green Buffalo" is making waves.
Caldwell shares his experience on making the film within the limitations of the short documentary medium and how he was able to capture the resilience of the Lower Sioux in the film.
"I had the light turned on as far as this massive solution," he says. "We can create carbon banks and live in healthier homes."
Desjarlais explains how his crew is addressing the local housing crisis by rebuilding their community — one hempcrete home at a time.
“I came into this as a conventional builder, trying to find the bad in hempcrete, and I keep getting proven wrong," says Desjarlais.
Resources & Links:
✅ The Lower Sioux Indian Community
✅ Watch the Green Buffalo film from Patagonia
✅ Joel Caldwell’s filmography, including The Issue with Tissue
✅ The International Hemp Building Symposium, October 3 – 5, 2025, at the Lower Sioux Indian Community’s hemp campus
✅ Hemp Clothing at Patagonia
✅ Watch Legacy Regenerated, a Patagonia film about North Carolina hemp farmer Patrick Brown
Thanks to our sponsors:
✅ IND Hemp – Family-owned hemp feed, food, and fiber company bringing new opportunities to farmers and manufacturers across the U.S
✅ Forever Green – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter.
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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This week on the Hemp Show, we head to Tucson, Arizona, where Micaela Machado of Old Pueblo Hemp Co. is leading a hemp-building revolution.
She said she hopes “Tucson becomes a hub for natural building and specifically hemp. I think Tucson, Arizona, is right for building, for processing. We have all the right weather and lots of land to do it with.”
Machado is a general contractor with a background in sculpture and landscape architecture, and she’s bringing her deep passion for sustainability and natural building to the hemp industry.
Her passion is fueled by a drive to provide healthier housing alternatives for people. New houses are often made from hazardous materials that emit dangerous chemicals into the home, she said.
“Every night we’re sleeping in these Tupperware airtight toxic containers. And so I think that opens people’s eyes” to natural building materials, she said.
We’ll hear how she made the leap from sculpting concrete for zoos and aquariums to pioneering hemp construction in the Southwest. She shares her “aha” moment with hemp and how her work is transforming communities, from feature walls to full-scale commercial projects.
Plus, we’ll get the details on the Hemp Building Fiesta, happening March 28-30 in Tucson — a hands-on workshop featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sergiy “Dr. Hemphouse” Kovalenkov, Danny DeJarlais from Lower Sioux, Mary Jane Oatman from the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and more.
Also on the show, host Eric Hurlock gives the show’s new guest host Sophia a crash coarse in building with hemp.
Topics Covered:
✅ Micaela’s journey from sculpture to hemp construction
✅ The origins of Old Pueblo Hemp Co.
✅ The unique challenges and opportunities for hemp building in the desert
✅ Tucson’s first permitted hemp construction project
✅ The upcoming Hemp Building Fiesta — who’s coming, what’s happening, and why you should be there
✅ The future of hemp construction in Arizona
Links & Resources:
✅ Old Pueblo Hemp Co.
✅ Hemp Building Fiesta Registration
Thanks to our sponsors:
✅ IND Hemp – Family-owned hemp feed, food, and fiber company bringing new opportunities to farmers and manufacturers across the U.S.
✅ Americhanvre Cast Hemp – Providing educational resources and hands-on workshops for the hemp building community.
✅ Forever Green – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter.
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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In this episode of the Lancaster Farming Hemp Podcast, we welcome back Morris Beegle, the founder of NoCo Hemp Expo and a leading advocate in the hemp industry.
The conversation spans the globe as Morris shares insights from his recent travels to Africa, Asia, and South America, discussing the growing industrial hemp movement worldwide.
From the first-ever Kenya Hemp Conference to a 12-story hempcrete hotel in South Africa, Morris provides a firsthand look at the developing hemp sector in Africa.
The 11th annual NoCo Hemp Expo is in Estes Park, Colorado, this April. Morris gives us a preview of what to expect, from expert panels to industry networking opportunities. Plus, we touch on U.S. policy, market access programs, and the challenges facing the industrial hemp sector.
Learn More
• NoCo Hemp Expo 2025 – April 10-12, 2025, Estes Park, Colorado
• European Industrial Hemp Association Conference – June 11-13, 2025, Berlin, Germany
• Green Buffalo – A short documentary film on hempcrete housing at the Lower Sioux Indian Community
• Hemp Building Fiesta, Tucson, AZ – March 28-30, 2025
Sponsors
IND HEMP, in Fort Benton, Montana
Forever Green, distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter
Music Courtesy of Tin Bird Shadow
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On this episode of the Hemp Podcast, we speak with Jeff Kostuik, of Verve Seed Solutions, aa Canadian Hemp Seed company based in Saskatchewan.
Jeff joins us from the road—literally, from an airport—on his way to North Carolina for a meeting with a hemp processor.
We'll hear about Verve Seed Solutions and the new varieties they are bringing to the hemp space this year.
We will also talk about Donald Trump's impeding trade wars and what Canadian hemp businesses like Verve are doing to face the new realities.
Topics Covered:
How Verve Seeds genetics are distributed worldwide Increasing hemp seed yield by up to 190% How U.S. policies are affecting Canadian farmers Navigating strict cannabinoid limits in poultry feeds Why more infrastructure is needed us US Hemp processingLearn more:
Verve Seed SolutionsThanks to our sponsors:
IND HEMP
KING'S AGRI-SEEDs
AMERICHANVRE CAST-HEMP
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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On this episode of the Hemp Podcast, we welcome back Geoff Whaling, chair of the National Hemp Association, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of the hemp industry under the new administration.
We cover the uncertainty surrounding the NHA’s $19.8 million climate-smart grant, the impact of leadership changes in Washington, and the ongoing push for hemp as an approved food and animal feed ingredient.
Whaling shares his insights on the Farm Bill negotiations, the role of key officials in the USDA, and why he remains optimistic about hemp’s future despite political shifts.
Topics Covered:
The latest on the USDA Climate-Smart grant and its uncertain status Why Geoff sees opportunities under the new administration Key takeaways from his recent meetings in Washington, D.C. The push for federal recognition of hemp as animal feed How industry members can engage and advocate for hemp policyLearn more:
Take the NHA Industry Survey
https://nationalhempassociation.org/hemp-industry-survey/
National Hemp Association
https://nationalhempassociation.org/
Congressional Research Service Hemp Update
https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF12278/7
Thanks to our sponsors:
IND HEMP
Forever Green
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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On this episode we talk to Max Justice from Setas Mushrooms — the innovator behind MyCoffin, biodegradable coffins made of mycelium and industrial hemp.
Justice is the co-founder and CEO of Setas Eternal Living, a company that offers people a sustainable end-of life solution — with aspirations to disrupt the death industry with affordable and sustainable options.
For Justice, Setas Eternal Living was logical next step in his fungus journey. He and his wife started Setas Mushrooms on their farm in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, after discovering the healing power of mushrooms during his wife’s illness.
Fungus changed their lives forever.
In this episode we’ll hear about the process of making coffins from mycelium and hemp and how this product compares to traditional burial vessels.
Compared to traditional caskets that will take centuries to breakdown, Justice’s coffin will biodegrade in just a few years, making it a good option for green burial.
Learn More:
Setas Eternal Living
https://www.setaseternalliving.com/Setas Mushrooms
https://setasmushrooms.com/Green Burial Council
https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/Watch the WGAL News Video
https://www.wgal.com/article/south-central-pennsylvania-farm-grows-mushroom-coffins/63364893News Nuggets
Shapiro Administration Announces Recipients of the Nation’s First Agricultural Innovation Grant
https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/shapiro-administration-announces-recipients-of-the-nation-s-firs.html
The public is encouraged to submit written comments to HHS and USDA related to the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to inform the development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.
https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/public-comment-departments
Unfazed and confused, Sutter County extends ban on industrial hemp despite grower push-back=
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article299400029.html
Thanks to our sponsors:
IND HEMP Americhanvre Kings Agriseeds Forever GreenMusic Courtesy of Tin Bird Shadow
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On this episode we check back in Chris Boucher, who was originally on the program in July of 2022.
Boucher is a hemp industry OG. In 1990, he was first introduced to hemp by Jack Herer himself in, author of the book that jumpstarted the hemp movement in America, The Emperor Wears No Clothes.
In 1994 Boucher was issued a permit from the USDA to grow fiber hemp in California, but his crop was destroyed before harvest by local drug enforcement agents.
He was a founding member of the Hemp Industries Association and was part of the landmark case HIA vs. DEA that established the legality of CBD.
But these days, Boucher’s hemp endeavor is JuiceTiva, a cold-pressed hemp juice powder rooted in the nutritional potential of hemp leaves and flowers.
Boucher shares his opinions of the state of hemp in California, which he says has the worst hemp regulations of any state in the union, citing Governor Newsom’s recent banning of hemp products and the structure of the state and county agriculture departments.
He describes a situation in California where the marijuana industry is battling the hemp industry for dominance in the intoxicating cannabinoid arena.
Learn more:
JuiceTiva California Hemp ProgramNews Nugget
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Freeze on USDA Climate and Equity Programs
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This week’s guest on the Industrial Hemp podcast is Lucia Vignale, a third-year PhD student at Cornell University, where she studies plant breeding, genetics and pathology.
“I’m interested in searching for, mapping, and characterizing new sources of resistance against hemp powdery mildew,” she said.
Vignale earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in molecular biologist in her native Uruguay, and in 2022 she came to Larry Smart’s hemp lab at Cornell on a Fullbright scholarship to pursue her PhD.
Her passion for hemp is intertwined with her passion for science.
There's so much that we don't know about hemp, she said, “so I want to answer questions. I want to solve problems.”
She said with other crops like corn, cotton or soy, there is already so much research out there, so much is already known. But hemp, she said, “has been largely unexplored due to legal issues,” and the untapped potential excites her.
“There's so many things that we can do and learn from it, and we are seeing that in person now with all the new products and applications that we can get from it, she said.
One of her jobs in the Cornell hemp lab this year was to plan and execute the fourth annual hemp webinar series, which starts January 29 and runs biweekly until May 7.
This year’s webinar series will focus on hemp grain and will include presentations from hemp grain experts. (see full list below)
The webinar series is free but registration is required.
Go here to register: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vJzjCiA0SLCOua 2025 Hemp Webinar Series ScheduleJanuary 29: IND Hemp, founding and mission – Morgan Tweet, IND HEMP
February 12: Pathogens affecting hemp cultivation – Nicole Gauthier, University of Kentucky
February 26: Hemp products as food ingredients – Chadwick White, Nepra Foods, Ltd.
March 12: Screening of seed related traits in wide germplasm – Tyler Gordon, USDA-ARS
March 26: Novel high oleic acid seed oil trait – Ian Graham, University of York
April 9: Hemp seed meal as a feed ingredient in animal diets – Nathalie Trottier, Cornell University
April 23: Best agronomic practices – Bob Pearce, University of Kentucky
May 7: Hemp products as food ingredients – Kendra Meier, HPS Food & Ingredients
Learn More about Cornell Hemp: https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu/News Nuggets:
13th Annual International Hemp Building Association Symposium to Be Held at Lower Sioux Indian Communityhttps://internationalhempbuilding.org/
https://lowersioux.com/hemp-program-and-housing-project/
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Holtwood, PENNSYLVANIA—On this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming visits with Lancaster County hemp farmer Steve Groff to discuss his recent trip to China.
Steve shares his observations from visiting China's expansive hemp supply chain, from farms to textile factories. With vivid descriptions and first-hand insights, Steve explains how the Chinese grow, harvest and process industrial hemp at an unparalleled scale.
The conversation explores:
• The differences between Chinese and American hemp farming practices.
• China's advanced textile production, blending hemp with cotton and flax.
• The challenges and opportunities of scaling the U.S. hemp industry.
• Steve’s key takeaways from China, including what the fledgling American hemp industry can learn from their systems.
Thanks to our sponsors!
KP4 Hemp Cutter: Revolutionizing hemp harvesting with speed and efficiency. Learn more
King’s AgriSeeds: Supporting fiber and grain hemp growers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more
IND Hemp: A family-owned hemp food, feed, and fiber company in Fort Benton, Montana. Learn more
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This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, host Eric Hurlock speaks with filmmaker Jordan Berger from Sunflower Films in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Berger and his team are creating the documentary One Plant, that tells the story the cannabis plant.
Fresh off the success of a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $65,000, Jordan discusses the process of funding, creating, and finishing a film. He provides insight into how the funds will be allocated, including editing, sound design, animation, and licensing music to bring the project to completion.
The episode also highlights the challenges and rewards of documenting a growing industry and why this film matters to the hemp community and beyond.
In This Episode
Kickstarter Success: Learn how One Plant reached its fundraising goal and how additional funds will support production.
Film Production Breakdown: Berger explains the technical aspects of filmmaking, from post-production to sound design and animation for educational segments.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Memorable moments from the two-year filming journey, including interviews with hemp industry leaders and on-the-ground experiences.
Impact of the Film: Why One Plant is more than a documentary—it’s a tool to educate, inspire, and drive change in farming, manufacturing, and consumer behavior.
What’s Next for One Plant?
With editing expected to wrap up by February 2025, One Plant will soon be submitted to major film festivals. While the film’s public release is still months away, the team is planning a premiere event for supporters in the spring.
Make a late pledge to the film: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneplant/one-plant
Watch the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1tlMo1VtWA
Hemp News NuggetsHemp Fiber Research Funding: North Carolina State University receives a $667K investment for studies on harvest timing and environmental impacts on hemp fiber quality.
PFAS Remediation with Hemp: A project in Maine demonstrates hemp’s potential to clean up contaminated soil but highlights challenges in safe disposal of toxic biomass.
Regulatory Battles in Texas: The state’s hemp industry faces potential new restrictions as lawmakers seek tighter controls on intoxicating hemp products.
Thanks to our Sponsors!
IND HEMP
Mpactful Ventures
Forever Green, distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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In this special Thanksgiving episode, hemp podcast host Eric Hurlock sits down with hempcrete builder Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre Cast Hemp. Fresh off his return from the World Hemp Forum in France, Cameron shares insights from his whirlwind trip, including a tour of La Chanvrière's world-class processing facility and his participation on a global panel of hemp-building experts.
The conversation explores the state of hemp construction globally and at home, covering key events like Greenbuild in Philadelphia and the Lower Sioux Indian Community’s groundbreaking hemp projects in Minnesota. Eric and Cameron also reflect on Pennsylvania’s bipartisan support for hemp and the industry’s bright outlook for 2025.
Episode Highlights:
The World Hemp Forum: Cameron discusses his time in France, including his tour of La Chanvrière's innovative robotic processing systems and his reflections on French leadership in hempcrete construction.
Greenbuild 2024: A behind-the-scenes look at showcasing hemp building materials at one of the largest sustainability events in the U.S., and the unexpected challenges of staying true to green values.
A Year in Review: Federal investments, grassroots movements, and key milestones for industrial hemp in 2024, including $75 million in government funding for the industry.
Lower Sioux & The Green Buffalo: Highlights from Patagonia’s new short film documenting the Lower Sioux Indian Community’s inspiring work with hemp.
Looking Ahead: A hopeful conversation about the growing demand for bio-based materials and the role of hemp in creating healthier, more sustainable communities.
Support the Kickstarter for One Planet Film
Patagonia’s The Green Buffalo Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A15X3-FFEXw
This Thanksgiving, we’re reminded of the resilience, passion, and community that drive the hemp industry forward. Thank you for listening, and travel safely this holiday season. Until next time, see you in the newspaper!
Thanks to Our SPONSORS!
IND HEMP – A family-owned, mission-driven company providing innovative hemp food, feed, and fiber products to farmers and rural communities. Learn more at INDHEMP.com.
National Hemp Association – Advocating for sensible public policy and building a sustainable future while promoting rural economic development. Learn more at NationalHempAssociation.org.
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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This week we talk hemp with industry leader Morris Beegle. Known for his work with the NoCo Hemp Expo, Let’s Talk Hemp, and other ventures, Morris shares his insights on the year in hemp, global developments, and what lies ahead for the industry.
From international travels to Japan, Peru, and Prague to organizing major events in the U.S. and Europe, Morris offers a unique perspective on hemp’s evolving landscape.
In this conversation we explore the challenges and opportunities for industrial hemp and linger perhaps a bit too long on the linguistic and regulatory nuances that divide the plant's industrial and chemical uses.
Plus, we’ll some hear exciting updates about NoCo Hemp Expo 11 and the European Industrial Hemp Association Conference in Berlin.
Episode Highlights:
• Reflections on hemp industry achievements in 2024
• Global trends: Japan’s strict regulations, South America’s growing opportunities
• The evolving political climate’s impact on hemp in the U.S.
• Insights into hemp’s dual identity: industrial vs. cannabinoid uses
• Upcoming events: NoCo Hemp Expo 11 (April 10–12, 2025) and the EIHA Conference in Berlin
Links & Resources:
• NoCo Hemp Expo – Learn more about the world’s largest hemp-centric conference.
• Let’s Talk Hemp – Morris Beegle’s podcast and media platform.
• One Plant Documentary Kickstarter – Support the hemp documentary project.
• Farmhouse Podcast – Stories about women in agriculture, hosted by Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher. Listen to their conversation with Christine Smart from Cornell AgriTech and Melissa Nelson Baldwin from South Bend Industrial Hemp.
Thank you to our sponsors!
• IND Hemp – A family-owned company revolutionizing American hemp for food, feed, and fiber. Visit IND Hemp.
• Mpactful Ventures – Supporting startups that combat climate change. Learn more.
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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In this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, we take you to the GreenBuild Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, the world’s largest event dedicated to green building and sustainable construction.
This annual gathering brings together architects, engineers, builders, and innovators, all focused on creating a more sustainable future for the built environment.
Under the banner of The Goodness of Hemp, an inspiring collective of hemp-based businesses showcased their products and vision for the future of construction.
From cutting-edge materials to bold collaborations, this episode highlights the voices shaping the intersection of hemp and sustainability.
On this episode, you will hear:
Katie Gillham – Event Director, GreenBuild
Greg Wilson – HempWood
Tom Rossmossler – HempStone
Mattie Mead – Hempitecture
James Forbes – Tiger Fiber
Pierre Berard – HEMI and The Goodness of Hemp
Alex Sexsmith – Sexsmith Architects
Zach Popp – Sativa Building Systems
Amanda Martin-Behrendtsen – Renewal Revolution
Trey Riddle – IND HEMP
Mario Machnicki – US Heritage Group
Indra Fanuzzi – American Basalt Company
Colyn Stangl-Meddaugh – BRR Architecture
Listen now to hear how hemp is revolutionizing the construction industry and why GreenBuild is the perfect platform to showcase its potential.
Support the ONE PLANT Kickstarter!
Thanks to our Sponsors
IND HEMP
Mpactful Ventures
ForeverGreen
Music by Tin Bird Shadow
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