Industrial Hemp Podcast

2025 was a year of uncertainty, contradiction and recalibration for the hemp industry. In this year-end episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, host Eric Hurlock looks back on a season defined by policy whiplash, shifting definitions and hard conversations about what hemp is — and what it is not. From rumors of executive action and the collapse of intoxicating hemp loopholes to the rescheduling of marijuana and its ripple effects across agriculture, the year ended with more questions than answers. The episode revisits key voices from across the hemp landscape — policy advocates, farmers, processors, builders and researchers — and reflects on what the USDA data, federal decisions and on-the-ground realities revealed about the fiber, grain and building sectors. It's also a personal moment of reflection: Nearly 50 episodes, roughly 160 guests and a year spent listening closely to the people doing the slow work of building real hemp infrastructure. As the show heads into 2026, this episode pauses long enough to take stock — and to set the stage for what comes next. Get the Benton Shirt: https://smithandrogue.com/blog/the-benton-shirt-grown-and-sewn-in-usa Voices You Will Hear in This Episode Morris Beegle NoCo Hemp Expo Joy Beckerman Hemp Industries Association Chris Fontes High Spirits Cameron McIntosh Americhanvre Cast Hemp Morgan Tweet IND HEMP Jeremy Klettke Davis Hemp Farms Lynda Mugglestone University of Oxford Guy Carpenter Bear Fiber Andre West NC State Wilson College of Textiles Larry Smart Cornell University Trey Riddle IND HEMP Sandra Marquardt On the Mark Consulting Coleman Beale BastCore Satish Hodage YUJ Labs Ding Hongliang Hemp Fortex Maciej Kowalski Kombinat Konopny Dave Cook Tuscarora Mills Mark D'Sa Panda Biotech Joseph Carringer Canna Markets Group Micaela Machado Old Pueblo Hemp Co. Danny Desjarlais Lower Sioux Indian Community Matt Marino Homeland Hempcrete Steve Allin International Hemp Building Association Jacob Waddell Hemp Building Institute Thanks to our Sponsors IND HEMP indhemp.com Americhanvre Cast Hemp americhanvre.com King's AgriSeeds kingsagriseeds.com Forever Green hempcutter.com Sunray Hemp Palmer, Alaska National Hemp Association nationalhempassociation.org Hemp Education & Marketing Initiative (HEMI) hempinitiatives.org

We have a special in-studio guest this week on the Industrial Hemp Show. Steve Groff, third-generation Lancaster County farmer and hemp innovator from Holtwood, Pennsylvania, stopped by the Hemp Studio at the Lancaster Farming Office in Ephrata. We talked about machinery, long fiber, seed spacing, planter design and why farmer economics need to make sense if this industry is ever going to scale. "Farmers are gonna have to get 10 or 20% more profit per acre for this hemp out the gate," he said. We also talked about the green decorticator he's been working on. And when we got back from lunch at Tacos El Gordo in Ephrata, we talked about the recent changes to the federal definition of hemp and what it will mean for the industry. Steve Groff https://stevegroff.com Tacos El Gordo A special thank-you to Tacos El Gordo for fueling our in-studio conversation during this episode. https://lancastertacos.com/ News Nuggets Intoxicating hemp ban deepens uncertainty at some publicly traded cannabis firms HempToday reports that the federal crackdown on intoxicating hemp-derived THC is reshaping financial forecasts for Curaleaf, Tilray and CBD-only companies, exposing fragile balance sheets across the sector. Chinese study shows novel pre-treatment could cut energy use in hemp-fiber processing A research team at Qingdao University has developed a low-temperature, chemical-free fiber pre-treatment that may reduce energy use by up to 60% while improving fiber quality — an encouraging development for textile-grade hemp. Austria's plan to put hemp flowers under tobacco monopoly is called unconstitutional Austria is facing a constitutional battle after approving a measure that would place smokable hemp under the national tobacco monopoly, threatening hundreds of hemp shops despite EU rules allowing hemp flower trade below 0.3% THC. Learn More Curaleaf Holdings https://curaleaf.com Tilray Brands https://www.tilray.com Charlotte's Web https://charlottesweb.com cbdMD https://www.cbdmd.com Qingdao University https://www.qdu.edu.cn Austrian Cannabis Association (ÖCB) https://oecb.at HempToday https://hemptoday.net Thanks to our Sponsors IND HEMP https://indhemp.com Forever Green / KP4 Hemp Cutter https://hempcutter.com Americhanvre Cast Hemp https://americhanvre.com

As we move into the Thanksgiving holiday here at Lancaster Farming, I am reminded again how fortunate I am for the people in my life. Yes, of course I mean my family, friends and coworkers, but I also mean the people who are in my life because of this hemp podcast. Over the past nearly 8 years of making this show, I have met truly inspiring people whose wisdom, insight and perspective have shaped my own view. One of these people is Jeremy Klettke from Davis Hemp Farms. I will periodically call Jeremy for guidance and to help me make sense of the world of hemp and cannabis. After the recent changes to federal hemp policy, I wanted to hear what Jeremy thought. Is the new definition good for hemp? Is it good for business? "I think it is an important correction that's happening … I don't think anybody needs to panic," Klettke said.   Learn More Davis Hemp Farms https://davishempfarms.com News Nugget Special Report from HempToday: Hemp in Australia & New Zealand hemptoday.net/product/special-report-hemp-in-australia-new-zealand/ Thanks to our Sponsor IND HEMP indhemp.com   Eric's Thanksgiving song: https://youtu.be/m5Gy-4-fQ7c?si=5mqNY0gRty5xFcmC

This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, we take a close look at the biggest federal hemp policy shift since the 2018 Farm Bill and what it means for the industry. Our guests on the show are Danielle Bernstein of Laurelcrest and Morgan Tweet of IND HEMP. Bernstein brings the perspective of a cannabinoid ingredient manufacturer working inside global supply chains, regulatory systems and the emerging non-alcoholic THC beverage and wellness markets. Tweet represents the fiber and grain sector, where this new language marks the first time the federal government has formally recognized industrial hemp as its own regulated category. Together, they break down what changed in the new law, what didn't and why the intoxicating-hemp loophole has finally closed. They explain how this marks the start of a 365-day window for Congress to build a permanent national framework that covers cultivation, processing, final-form products and impairment-based standards. They discuss what the new definition of hemp means for farmers, processors, CBD manufacturers and retailers, and why the era of THCA flower, synthetics and converted cannabinoids is effectively over. They also talk about how grain and fiber stand to benefit from long-needed regulatory clarity, and why a patchwork of state rules has failed to provide stability or safety. Tweet and Bernstein outline the three-phase federal policy model they're proposing and make the case for unity rather than panic or infighting. They also describe how HEMI — the Hemp Education and Marketing Initiative — will help coordinate industry messaging, gather feedback and drive momentum over the next year. Their message is simple: the sky is not falling, but the easy part is now behind us. The next twelve months will define what hemp becomes in the United States, and everyone with a stake in the future of the plant should be participating in shaping that framework. Learn More Policy Framework Article by Danielle Bernstein & Morgan Tweet HEMI – Hemp Education & Marketing Initiative LaurelCrest IND HEMP News Nugget from HempToday Full News Nugget: Federal Axe Falls on Intoxicating Hemp — Bringing an Uneasy Chapter to an End Sponsors King's AgriSeeds — kingsagriseeds.com Forevergreen / KP4 Hemp Cutter — hempcutter.com HEMI — hempinitiatives.org

Congress changed the definition of hemp this week, clarifying the original intent of the 2018 Farm Bill and closing the intoxicating-hemp loophole that enabled a nationwide market of unregulated semi-synthetic THC products. The change caps finished hemp products at 0.4 mg total THC per package, bans synthetic cannabinoids, protects legal CBD and fiber/grain hemp, and gives farmers a one-year implementation window. What does this mean for the hemp industry? How will it affect farmers? How will affect the hemp industry? On this special episode of The Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, CBD farmer Ben Davies of Wild Fox Provisions and hemp builder Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre Cast Hemp break down the biggest hemp policy shift since the 2018 Farm Bill. Recorded the day the new legislation was signed into law, this episode captures reactions in real time from two people living the consequences from opposite sides of the plant.   Learn More Wildfox Provisions Americhanvre Cast Hemp Press Release from Senator McConnell News Nugget from HempToday Federal axe falls on intoxicating hemp, bringing an uneasy chapter to an end   Thanks to our Sponsor IND HEMP in Fort Benton, Montana  

This week on the Hemp Show, we're talking to Jake Waddell from the Hemp Building Institute about the future of hemp construction, building codes and embodied carbon. Hemp-lime construction has come a long way — from early experiments in a garage to an officially recognized building material in the International Residential Code. Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs, are changing how sustainability is measured in construction and what that means for hemp-based materials. And even when government funding for climate-forward projects gets cut, the people driving this industry keep finding ways to move forward. "Now we have codes. We've had a lot of progress and movement into making hemp-lime construction more of a realistic prospect rather than just a really good idea," Waddell said. We also discussed why EPDs are critical if hemp is going to be recognized for what it does best. Waddell explains that when hemp-based materials lock carbon into a building, that carbon stays out of the atmosphere for decades — a measurable climate benefit that current systems often overlook. "Trapping carbon in a building keeps it out of the atmosphere — and that's a real benefit," he said. All that and more. Learn More Hemp Building Institute hempbuildinginstitute.org International Code Council – Appendix BL codes.iccsafe.org NYSERDA – Energy Research & Development Authority nyserda.ny.gov HempToday.net hemptoday.net Americhanvre Cast Hemp americhanvre.com Hemp Education and Marketing Initiative (HEMI) hempinitiatives.org News Nugget from HempToday New Zealand fiber-materials venture shifts processing line to streamline production logistics hemptoday.net/new-zealand-fiber-materials-venture-shifts-processing-line-to-streamline-production-logistics/ Thanks to Our Sponsors Americhanvre Cast Hemp americhanvre.com HEMI – Hemp Education and Marketing Initiative hempinitiatives.org

This special edition of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast celebrates the 70th anniversary of Lancaster Farming Newspaper, which has been reporting on agriculture since 1955. Recorded at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, this episode is a love letter to farming and to the people who make it possible. Farmers and ag leaders reflect on why they farm, what's changed, and what remains timeless — love of land, faith, family, and devotion. Here's a quote from Wendell Berry that frames the conversation: "Why do farmers farm, given their economic adversities on top of the many frustrations and difficulties normal to farming? And always the answer is: "Love. They must do it for love." Farmers farm for the love of farming. They love to watch and nurture the growth of plants. They love to live in the presence of animals. They love to work outdoors. They love the weather, maybe even when it is making them miserable. They love to live where they work and to work where they live. If the scale of their farming is small enough, they like to work in the company of their children and with the help of their children. They love the measure of independence that farm life can still provide. I have an idea that a lot of farmers have gone to a lot of trouble merely to be self-employed to live at least a part of their lives without a boss." ― Wendell Berry, "Bringing it to the Table: On Farming and Food" Learn More Ag Progress Days Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Wendell Berry – The Berry Center Sponsors IND HEMP — Believing in the goodness of hemp. King's AgriSeeds — High-quality seed for over three decades. Forever Green — Distributor of the KP4 Hemp Cutter.

Welcome to part three of our Cansayapi Trilogy in which we explore the 13th International Hemp Building Symposium, held Oct. 3-5, 2025, at the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Southwestern Minnesota. Part Three opens where part two left off, with the sounds of a waterfall that melts into the rhythms of the Red Tree Singers as they chant and pray and lead the way into Day Three of the Hemp Building Symposium. After a news nugget from HempToday, this episodes opens with a tale of three Minnesota architects — Janneke Schaap, Simona Fischer and Anna Koosmann — who provide a roadmap for getting biobased building materials like hemp-lime and straw bale construction adopted into state building codes. Then we hear a collection of one-on-one interviews with farmers, builders and advocates. In order of appearance, you will hear: Marcus Grignon — Hempstead Project Heart, Menominee Nation hempsteadprojectheart.org Ira Vandever — Indigenous Hemp and Cannabis Farmers Cooperative, Navajo Nation ihcfc.org Tom Knouss — RootDown Building Collective, Charleston rootdownbuildingcollective.org Alex Sparrow — UK Hempcrete, England ukhempcrete.com/the-hempcrete-book Gabriel Gauthier — ArtCan Hemp Construction, Quebec artcan.ca Guillaume Delannoy — FRD-CODEM, France frd.fr Micaela Machado — Old Pueblo Hemp Co., Tucson oldpueblohemp.com Steve Allin — International Hemp Building Association (IHBA), Ireland internationalhempbuilding.org News nugget from HempToday Bipartisan U.S. group calls for 'Frankenstein' intoxicating hemp market to be curbed hemptoday.net/bipartisan-u-s-group-calls-for-frankenstein-intoxicating-hemp-market-to-be-curbed/ Be More Pirate bepirate.com — Sam Conniff's Be More Pirate, recommended by Alex Sparrow as a blueprint for creative rebellion and collaboration. Sponsors indhemp.com — IND HEMP, building a sustainable hemp supply chain in Montana and beyond. hempinitiatives.org — HEMI, the Hemp Education and Marketing Initiative, connecting businesses with the potential of industrial hemp. americhanvre.com — Americhanvre Cast Hemp, Pennsylvania-based hemp building specialists advancing circular design and education. sunrayhemp.com — SunRay Hemp, Alaska-grown innovation and community-driven hemp projects led by Ray DePriest.

On this episode we continue on our journey with host Eric Hurlock to Cansayapi, the place where they paint the trees red, the Lower Sioux Indian community, the home of the Medewakantan Band of Dakota people in Southwestern Minnesota. You will hear many voices on this episode — people who were there, people who were involved, people who are lighting the Eighth Fire. You will hear from: Danny Desjarlais — Lower Sioux Hemp Builder lowersioux.com Cameron McIntosh — Americhanvre Cast Hemp americhanvre.com Steve Allin — International Hemp Building Association  internationalhempbuilding.org Honovi Coup Trudell — son of John Trudell johntrudell.com Samantha & Matt Marino — Homeland Hempcrete homelandhempcrete.com John Peterson — Dakota Hemp Dakotahemp.com Dave Gertz — Renewabuild / Just Biofiber  renewabuild.ca Pamela Bosch — Highland Hemp House highlandhemphouse.com Clarence Baber — Hawaii hemp advocates ClaranceBaber.com Brian Mogli — Industrial hemp advocate  Katie McCormick — Pamunkey Indian Reservation hemp home project  Joni McSpadden — Citizen of Cherokee Nation Rusty Peterson— IND HEMP  indhemp.com Jared Sones — Victura Hemp victurahemp.com  Dallas Goldtooth — Host/MC; actor, writer, activist The1491s.com Donate to the New Dakota Language Hemp School Today! Pidamaya (thank you) for considering supporting the new K–4 Dakota Immersion School set to be made with hemp, opening in 2030. Ways To Contribute By Check: Write a check to the "Lower Sioux Indian Community" and write in the note: "New School." Send or give check to: Lower Sioux Indian Community 39527 Reservation Highway 1 Morton, MN 56270 Online via the "Honor Tax" Website: Your contribution goes to the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Click "Add note or comment" and type "New School." Mni Sota Makoce Honor Tax Ukic̣aġapi kte (Let's grow together), For questions or more information on the school, please contact: Vanessa Goodthunder — 507-697-8253 Vanessa.Goodthunder@lowersioux.com Thanks to Our Sponsors! SunRay Hemp (Ray DePriest) — 62° North IND HEMP indhemp.com King's AgriSeeds kingsagriseeds.com Americhanvre Cast Hemp americhanvre.com

This week on the Hemp Show, you are stowing away with me as I retell the tale of my trip to the 13th International Hemp Building Symposium, which was held for the first time ever in the United States — and specifically on sovereign Dakota land in what is now called Minnesota. We're going to Cansayapi, the place where they paint the trees red. We will hear Dakota drums, chants and prayers from the Red Tree Singers. We will hear the voices of Vannessa Goodthunder, Tammy Desjarlais and Danny Desjarlais as they open the symposium with a vision for the future we all can share. The Dakota people of the Lower Sioux, gracious and humble hosts of this event, gave us a shining example of community, circularity and reciprocity by welcoming the world to their reservation. This is only the beginning of my tale. This story is so much bigger than me and I returned from this tripped changed by the experience and changed by the wind that is growing increasingly stronger. Now is the time to face the wind, and Danny and the Dakota are leading the way. So buckle up and join my jolly hemp crew as we listen to the wind cry for change. International Hemp Building Association internationalhempbuilding.org Lower Sioux Hemp Program & Housing Project lowersioux.com/hemp-program-and-housing-project/ News Nugget/Opinion Nugget from HempToday Hijacking hemp: U.S. trade group plays loose with facts in a whining letter to Trump hemptoday.net/hijacking-hemp-u-s-trade-group-plays-loose-with-facts-in-a-whining-letter-to-trump/ Thanks to Ray at SunRay Hemp at in Palmer, Alaska!

This week on the Hemp Show, we're talking to Brad Truman, a data analyst with CannaMarkets Group, about his recent deep dive into USDA's hemp import data. His report, published in HempToday under the title When the Numbers Don't Add Up: USDA's Hemp Data Problem, raises serious questions about how hemp is being measured—and what those flawed numbers mean for farmers, investors, and policymakers. Truman walks us through the painstaking process of pulling USDA hemp data out of PDFs, analyzing inconsistencies, and uncovering outright anomalies—like the infamous April 17th, 2024 report, which he calls a "hallucination." We discuss how sloppy reporting erodes trust, the risks of "garbage in, garbage out" when big decisions rely on bad data, and why even simple errors like mixing up Austria and Australia can undermine credibility. This conversation shines a light on the critical importance of accurate, dependable data as hemp emerges as an agricultural commodity. Truman not only identifies the problems but also offers practical fixes and a call for accountability. For anyone who cares about hemp's future—from farmers and processors to policymakers and investors—this episode is a reminder that numbers matter. Learn More Get the Report: When the Numbers Don't Add Up: USDA's Hemp Data Problem  https://hemptoday.net/flawed-data-in-usda-hemp-reports-is-warping-policy-investment-and-market-signals/ News Nuggets Two Ukrainian hemp companies win EU-backed innovation grants for green tech https://hemptoday.net/two-ukrainian-hemp-companies-win-eu-backed-innovation-grants-for-green-tech/ Popular UK design show gives hempcrete a major global platform in season debut https://hemptoday.net/popular-uk-design-show-gives-hempcrete-a-major-global-platform-in-season-debut/ CBD's inclusion in U.S. system that tracks health risks is double-edged sword https://hemptoday.net/cbds-inclusion-in-u-s-system-that-tracks-health-risks-is-double-edged-sword/ Brazil hemp ruling delayed again as health agency puts off decision on cultivation https://hemptoday.net/brazil-hemp-ruling-delayed-again-as-health-agency-puts-off-decision-on-cultivation/ Thanks to our sponsor SunRay Hemp! https://sunrayhemp.com

On this week's Hemp Show, we're back at Cornell Agritech for part three of my Cornell trilogy. In this episode I visit plant pathologist Jane Hamilton, who's testing UVC light as a non-chemical tool against powdery mildew, and Luis Monserrate from Larry Smart's breeding program, where seed size, yield and chemotype drive decisions for grain and fiber growers. Next, we walk through Jane's UV cabinet and the powdery mildew chamber, talking dose windows and why powdery mildew (unlike some fungi) doesn't have melanin to block UV. Then it's over to Luis for small-plot yield math, why bigger seeds can jump-start canopy closure and how chemotype IV lines can keep hempseed meal within ultra-low cannabinoid limits. Learn More Cornell Agritech https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-agritech   Cornell Hemp Research https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu/   Ultraviolet light kills fire blight in apple blossoms without antibiotics https://cals.cornell.edu/news/2023/10/ultraviolet-light-kills-fire-blight-apple-blossoms-without-antibiotics   What Is Powdery Mildew? https://extension.psu.edu/powdery-mildew   AOSCA – Variety Certification https://www.aosca.org/ News Nuggets Flawed USDA Hemp Data Is Warping Market Signals https://hemptoday.net/flawed-data-in-usda-hemp-reports-is-warping-policy-investment-and-market-signals/   Trump Pushes Medicare Coverage for Hemp-Derived CBD https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/cannabis-rescheduling/news/15768113/trump-promotes-hempderived-cbd-for-senior-health-care-in-shared-video Thanks to Our Sponsors HEMI – Hemp Education & Marketing Initiative / Goodness of Hemp https://hempinitiatives.org/   KP4 Hempcutter – Forever Green https://hempcutter.com/

On this week's podcast, we continue our trip to Geneva, New York, for part two of the Cornell story. I spend some time with Christine Smart, director of Cornell AgriTech, and her husband Larry Smart, professor of plant breeding and genetics and head of Cornell's hemp program. Christine takes me through the history of the Agritech campus — from its 1882 founding to its living plant libraries and cutting-edge robotics labs. We talk Liberty Hyde Bailey, the USDA germplasm repository, and a future where UV light replaces pesticides and robots roam the fields. Then Larry brings us inside Cornell's hemp research: from gene editing for disease resistance to the painstaking process of seed multiplication. He shares his work on a CBG-only hemp line with zero THC and CBD, designed to open animal feed markets, and explains why F1 hybrids could unlock hemp's yield potential the same way they did for corn. And stay tuned, because next week in part three we'll hear from two of the rising stars in Cornell's hemp program — PhD students Jane Hamilton and Luis Monserrate. Learn More Cornell University – Hemp Program https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu Cornell AgriTech https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-agritech USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/geneva-ny/plant-genetic-resources-unit-pgru/ Yu Jiang Lab – Agricultural Robotics & Sensing https://cals.cornell.edu/yu-jiang Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum https://www.libertyhydebailey.org News Nuggets, from HempToday Emergency rules take effect in Texas, restricting hemp intoxicant sales to adults over 21 https://hemptoday.net/emergency-rules-take-effect-in-texas-restricting-hemp-intoxicant-sales-to-adults-over-21/ French co-op, leading European supplier of hemp planting seed, has a new director https://hemptoday.net/french-co-op-leading-european-supplier-of-hemp-planting-seed-has-a-new-director/ Kazakh government backs China deal as foreign investors eye neighbor's hemp sector https://hemptoday.net/kazakh-government-backs-china-deal-as-foreign-investors-eye-neighbors-hemp-sector/ Thanks to our Sponsors Kings AgriSeeds https://www.kingsagriseeds.com IND HEMP https://indhemp.com

On this week's podcast, host Eric Hurlock travels to Geneva, New York, on the top of Seneca Lake to take part in Cornell's Hemp Field day, held Thursday, Sept. 11. This episode covers both the morning and afternoon sessions for the field day. The day started in Jordan Hall on Cornell's Agritech Campus, where hemp program director Larry Smart got things started with a reminder why we were there in the first place. "Hemp is an interesting crop, has a lot of potential, but there are some things that we just don't understand about this crop," he said. The morning session was focused mostly on hemp grain as a livestock feed. Cornell scientists presented their research on broiler chickens, dairy cows and horses. Andrew Bish from the Hemp Feed Coalition talked about the opportunity that hemp seed meal presents for farmers. "If 5% of the chickens are eating 20% of their diet in hemp seed meal, you need almost 275,000 acres of hemp grain produced in the United States," he said. The morning session ended with Pennsylvania farmer Herb Grove from Brush Mountain Bison in Centre County, where he grows hemp grain and operates a bison feed lot and finishing operation. "We started the bison industry in 2011, and we started raising hemp in 2019. 2011, we had six head of bison. At the end of last year, we had 300 animals on feed." The afternoon session of the field day shifted from science to practice. Bob Pearce from the University of Kentucky talked about the S-1084 multistate trials, which bring together universities from Louisiana to Vermont to test hemp cultivars across latitudinal differences and growing conditions. "That's the ultimate goal, making sure that a grower in New York knows which cultivars to pick for that location, and a grower in Kentucky or Tennessee has the opportunity to choose a cultivar that is well adapted to their conditions," he said. There were equipment demonstrations, discussions with seed suppliers, and a very interesting talk from Lynn Sosnoskie, weed science specialist at Cornell, who, because of the lack of chemistry labeled for hemp, stressed the importance of non-herbicide methods of weed management, especially equipment clean-out. "We have to be focused on the weed seeds that we are moving from field to field, especially because we have Palmer amaranth in New York state now. We have waterhemp in New York state. These are two pigweed species. They are exceptionally competitive with our crops. They are spreading. You do not want to have one of these weeds get established in the fields where we have very few options of weed control," she said. The day ended with a demonstration of the mobile decorticator. On this episode you will hear the voices of: Larry Smart, Cornell University Chuck Schmitt, New York Department of Agriculture & Markets Luis Monserrate, Cornell University Andrew Bish, Hemp Feed Coalition, Bish Enterprises Raj Kasula, Wenger Group Natalie Trottier, Cornell University Morgan Tweet, IND HEMP Xuedan Zhu, Cornell University Tom Overton, Cornell University Herb Grove, Brush Mountain Bison Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell University Bob Pearce, University of Kentucky Jacob Bish, Cornell University Terry Moran, Kanda Hemp Robin Destiche, KonopiUS Corbett Mitteff, KonopiUS Reuben Stone, UniSeeds The trip to Cornell continues on the next episode with one-on-one interviews with Christine Smart, director of Cornell's Agritech campus; Larry Smart, plant geneticist and head of Cornell's Hemp program; Luis Monserrate, doctoral candidate studying hemp fiber yields; and Jane Hamilton, a doctoral student studying the effects of UV light on powdery mildew on hemp. Learn More: Cornell University – Hemp Program https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets https://agriculture.ny.gov New York State Office of Cannabis Management  https://cannabis.ny.gov Hemp Feed Coalition https://hempfeedcoalition.org Kreider Farms / Kreider Feeds https://www.kreiderfarms.com University of Kentucky  https://hemp.ca.uky.edu Kanda Hemp https://kandahemp.com UniSeeds https://uniseeds.ca KonopiUS https://konopius.com HempIT https://hempit.fr IND HEMP https://indhemp.com Bish Enterprises https://bishenterprise.com Hemp Harvest Works https://hempharvestworks.com Brush Mountain Bison https://brushmountainbison.com   News Nuggets from HempToday.net U.S. Democrats sign off on framework to rein in hemp intoxicants while protecting CBD https://hemptoday.net/u-s-democrats-sign-off-on-framework-to-rein-in-hemp-intoxicants-while-protecting-cbd/ Trump administration push to trim red tape leaves hemp industry still tangled in rules https://hemptoday.net/trump-administration-push-to-trim-red-tape-leaves-hemp-industry-still-tangled-in-rules/ Texas agencies directed to tighten oversight of hemp THC products under new order https://hemptoday.net/texas-agencies-directed-to-tighten-oversight-of-hemp-thc-products-under-new-order/ Thanks to our Sponsors IND HEMP https://indhemp.com Forever Green, distributors of the KP-4 Hemp Cutterhttps://www.hempcutter.com/ National Hemp Association (NHA) https://nationalhempassociation.org

This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, we continue our focus on the 13th International Hemp Building Symposium, happening October 3–5 at the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Morton, Minnesota. First we talk to Matt Marino from Homeland Hempcrete, who shares how his North Dakota company is scaling with structural hemp insulated panels and why he's excited to be a sponsor and participant in this year's symposium. Then we talk with Steve Allin, founder of the International Hemp Building Association and widely regarded as one of the godfathers of hempcrete. Speaking from his home in western Ireland, Steve reflects on decades of work building with hemp, his role in bringing the symposium to the United States, and why this year's event is a critical gathering for the global hemp building community. Learn More International Hemp Building Symposium https://internationalhempbuilding.org/13th-international-hemp-building-symposium-registration/ Lower Sioux Indian Community https://www.lowersioux.com/ Homeland Hempcrete https://www.homelandhempcrete.com/ Stems Logic (Steve Allin's company) https://stemslogic.com/ HempToday global news https://hemptoday.net/ Thanks to ours sponsor: IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/

This week on the Hemp Show we're looking ahead to the 13th Annual International Hemp Building Symposium being held October 3–5 at the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota. It's the first time this global event has ever been held in the United States, and it promises to be a gathering that blends culture, sovereignty and sustainability with hands-on demonstrations and international expertise. First we hear from Danny Desjarlais, Hemp Project Manager at Lower Sioux, about what this symposium means for his community and how a portion of the proceeds will support the building of a Dakota Language Immersion School. Then we call up Dallas Goldtooth — actor, activist, comedian and emcee of the Saturday night dinner — to talk about hemp, land, language and returning to traditional relationships with the natural world. Learn More International Hemp Building Association & Event Registration https://internationalhempbuilding.org/13th-international-hemp-building-symposium-registration/ Lower Sioux Indian Community https://lowersioux.com/ Reservation Dogs (FX/Hulu) https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/reservation-dogs The 1491s on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/the1491s HempToday — global hemp industry news https://hemptoday.net/ Angel Food Bakery — MSP Airport Donuts https://angelfoodmn.com/ Thanks to Our Sponsors IND HEMP — family owned and mission driven, IND HEMP is working with farmers to grow hemp at scale and building a supply chain for raw materials to feed industry demand. Americhanvre — leaders in hempcrete construction across the United States and proud supporters of the 13th Annual International Hemp Building Symposium. Forever Green, distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter — introducing a revolution in hemp harvesting, setting a new standard for harvesting quality, speed and efficiency.

This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, we're chasing down the beginnings of a Pennsylvania hemp fiber supply chain. We start the day in southern Lancaster County at Steve Groff's farm, standing in the middle of what he calls his "hemp canyon," with towering stalks over fifteen feet tall. Groff has about 60 acres of the Australian hemp variety MS-77, which seems to do well on Groff's farm. He's also working on a green decorticator. If the machine works as planned, it could change the way fiber hemp is harvested — cleaner, faster and without the need for retting. From there we cross the Susquehanna River into York County to visit Dave Cook at Tuscarora Mills in Red Lion. Dave and his partner Heidi Custer are working to turn Pennsylvania-grown hemp into yarn and fabric. Their mill is full of antique looms and their goal is simple but ambitious: To revive textile production here in the Keystone State using local hemp fiber. It's still early days for a Pennsylvania supply chain, but the work Groff and Cook are doing points toward a future where hemp textiles are grown, processed and woven right here at home. Learn More: Steve Groff: https://stevegroff.com/ Dave Cook and Tuscarora Mills: https://tuscaroramills.com/ News Nuggets, from HempToday.net Peru opens draft hemp rules for consultation as industry eyes long-awaited start https://hemptoday.net/peru-opens-draft-hemp-rules-for-consultation-as-industry-eyes-long-awaited-start/ Draft hemp bill would regulate intoxicating products instead of imposing a ban https://hemptoday.net/draft-hemp-bill-would-regulate-intoxicating-products-instead-of-imposing-a-ban/ Stakeholders fear Brazil hemp rules may be restricted as Sept. 30 deadline nears https://hemptoday.net/stakeholders-fear-brazil-hemp-rules-may-be-restricted-as-sept-30-deadline-nears/ Brazil's CBD price war, a boon for patients, signals maturing medical market https://hemptoday.net/brazils-cbd-price-war-a-boon-for-patients-signals-maturing-medical-market/ Thanks to Our Sponsors! IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/ Forever Green http://hempcutter.com/ National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/

This week on the hemp show we're going to a field day at Pocono Organics. Not just any field day, but a hemp field day, which in my opinion, is the best kind of field. The Hemp Field Day at Pocono Organics was hosted in partnership with the Rodale Institute and Jefferson University, August 21, 2025 in Blakeslee, PA. One this episode we will talk to Ashley Walsh from Pocono Organics, Tara Caton from the Rodale Institute and Ron Kander from Jefferson University. ON this episode we will also hear from Larry Smart and Jacob Bish from Cornell University about Cornell's upcoming hemp field day and 3-day hemp construction work shop. This episode starts at Americhanvre's shop in Barto, PA, where Larry Smart just loaded an Ereasy Spray-Applied Hemp System into his truck. Learn more: Pocono Organics https://www.poconoorganics.com/ Rodale Institute https://rodaleinstitute.org/ Jefferson University https://www.jefferson.edu/index.html Cornell University Hemp https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu/ Cornell Field Day Registration https://cals.cornell.edu/events/cornell-grain-fiber-hemp-field-day Cornell Hemp Construction Workshop https://cals.cornell.edu/events/cornell-agritech-hemp-building-workshop-september-16-18-geneva-ny News Nuggets Whichever path it travels, Texas appears determined to wipe out intoxicating hemp https://hemptoday.net/whichever-path-it-travels-texas-appears-determined-to-wipe-out-intoxicating-hemp/ Australian inquiry spotlights hemp's promise for housing, farming and climate goals https://hemptoday.net/australian-inquiry-spotlights-hemps-promise-for-housing-farming-and-climate-goals/ Hemp is but one victim in Trump's gutting of Biden-era environmental programs https://hemptoday.net/hemp-is-but-one-victim-in-trumps-gutting-of-biden-era-environmental-programs/ Thanks to our sponsors Americhanvre https://americhanvre.com/ King's AgriSeeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/

This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast we're looking at hemp's environmental promise. We've all heard the claim the hemp can save the planet—but what does the science really say? I talk with environmental scientist Lorelei Alvarez and strategist Joseph Carringer, co-authors of the brand-new Hemp and Sustainability Report, published by HempToday and CannaMarkets Group. Together, we dig into the evidence, the hype, and the responsibility that comes with hemp's potential. The report breaks down hemp's impact on carbon, soil, water, and lifecycle assessments, pulling from peer-reviewed research to separate fact from fantasy. Lorelei and Joseph challenge legacy claims like "one acre of hemp equals four acres of trees," while also highlighting real opportunities where hemp can reduce emissions, improve soil health, and support sustainable supply chains. The message is clear: hemp won't single-handedly solve our environmental problems, but when grown and processed responsibly, it can be part of the solution. One of the things I like about this report is that it raises the standard for how we talk about hemp. It asks us to back up our stories with evidence, to tell the accurate version of hemp's potential rather than the inflated one. That honesty gives the industry a stronger foundation to grow from, and it gives farmers, processors, and entrepreneurs the tools to make smarter choices. Check out the Hemp and Sustainability Report for yourself, and see what the data has to say. Hemp's future is still being written—and we all have a role to play in shaping it. Special Report: Hemp & Sustainability - HempToday https://hemptoday.net/product/special-report-hemp-sustainability/ Special Reports Combo Package https://hemptoday.net/product/special-reports-combo-package/ Hemp News Nuggets, August 20, 2025 Powered by HempToday Hemp seed meal for laying hens clears key hurdle in U.S. but faces state bottlenecks https://hemptoday.net/hemp-seed-meal-for-laying-hens-clears-key-hurdle-but-faces-state-by-state-bottlenecks Cannabinoid firm's takedown another 'wake-up call' in Italy's treacherous hemp market https://hemptoday.net/cannabinoid-firms-takedown-another-wake-up-call-in-italys-treacherous-hemp-market Florida's debate over 'intoxicating hemp' packaging masks deeper flaws in state rules https://hemptoday.net/floridas-debate-over-intoxicating-hemp-packaging-masks-deeper-flaws-in-state-rules Thanks to our sponsors: IND HEMP https://indhemp.com Forever Green, distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter https://hempcutter.com

This is the final installment of our special Global Hemp Fiber Summit Box Set. Sides 5 and 6 wrap up our coverage from Raleigh 2025, featuring voices from across the fiber hemp industry—from seasoned pioneers to fresh perspectives. Hear updates from long-time advocates, emerging researchers, farmers, processors, and policy influencers shaping the future of American hemp textiles. Side 5: Robert Jungman Jungmaven jungmaven.com Joe Hickey – longtime hemp advocate Gabriela Fioravanti – Thomas Jefferson University – https://www.jefferson.edu/ Eric Singular – INCERT / Responsible Hemp Standard https://www.responsiblehempstandard.com Heidi Barr – PA Flax Project – https://paflaxproject.com/ Sandra Marquardt – On the Mark Consulting https://www.onthemark.info/ Aaron Baldwin – South Bend Industrial Hemp – southbendindustrialhemp.com Side 6: Mark D'Sa – Panda Biotech pandabiotech.com Peter Dushop – Forever Green hempcutter.com Andre West – NC State Wilson College of Textiles textiles.ncsu.edu Arlo Estill – Hempsmith Clothing hempsmithclothing.com Amy Schwest – Go Go Hemp Miles Cathrigh – BoardWurks Biocomposites – https://boardwurks.com/ Derrick Muhamed – Bossville Farms https://www.bossvillefarms.com/ Guy Carpenter – Bear Fiber bearfiber.com Thanks to our sponsor: King's AgriSeeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/