Industrial Hemp Podcast

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, 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 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/

Thanks for tuning in to the Hemp Show. This week we're spinning sides 3 and 4 of our special box set recorded at the 2025 Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina, July 15 – 17, 2025. Side Three: Glen Kayll – CEO, The Hemp Plastic Company [00:00:51]  https://www.hempplastic.com Joseph Carringer – HempToday / CannaMarkets Group [00:06:42]  https://hemptoday.net Eric Henry – TS Designs [00:18:43]  https://www.tsdesigns.com Andrew Bish – Bish Enterprises [00:25:08]  https://www.bishenterprise.com Coleman Beale – CEO, BastCore [00:28:12]  https://www.bastcore.com David Camby – BioPhil Natural Fibers [00:30:07]  https://www.biophilnaturalfibers.com Side Four: Dave Cook – Tuscarora Mills [00:36:49]  https://www.tuscaroramills.com Satish Hodage – YUJ Labs [00:45:38]  https://www.yujlabs.com Patrick Atagi – President, NIHC [00:48:52]  https://www.nihcoa.com Ding Hongliang – Hemp Fortex, China [00:57:52]  https://www.hempfortex.com Trey Riddle – IND HEMP [01:01:04]  https://www.indhemp.com Stay tuned for Sides 5 and 6—coming next week. Thanks to our Sponsor: HEMI & The Goodness of Hemp https://hempinitiatives.org/ Special thanks to the National Industrial Hemp Council of America  https://www.nihcoa.com

We're celebrating big news from western Kentucky — HempWood is opening their new factory on the HempWood Campus in Murray. It's a big deal and it's a big day. On this special HempWood episode, we catch up with Greg Wilson for a freewheeling conversation about flooring, farming, the Fibonacci sequence and the future of sustainable materials. From co-op growing systems and carbon credits to tornadoes, redneck hippies and 12-string guitar jams, this is a true journey through the World of Greg Wilson. Key Topics: • New HempWood factory grand opening • Vertical integration and farmer co-ops in Kentucky • The golden ratio & carbon sequestration • Healthy building materials vs. toxic off-gassing • Government support & bipartisan interest in hemp • Construction industry insights and tariffs • HempWood's role in schools, universities, and brand partnerships (Nike, Patagonia, etc.) Thanks to our sponsors: Americhanvre Cast-Hemp https://americhanvre.com/

Dear listeners, This week on the Hemp Show, we're dropping the needle on a very special commemorative box set from the 2025 Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this first installment — Sides 1 and 2 — of a three-episode miniseries, we hear from a wide range of voices building the fiber side of the hemp industry from the ground up: farmers, machine makers, wet processors, entrepreneurs and professors. They're working in the field and in the lab, bridging research and manufacturing, and helping steer the industrial hemp conversation back to its core: fiber, hurd and regenerative purpose. NIHC's Global Fiber Hemp Summit in Raleigh was special. No question about that. And I thought it deserved special treatment here on the podcast. I am hopeful that I was able to capture the energy in the room. I interviewed nearly 40 people during the summit, and they each have a story to tell about their part of the supply chain. Forty interviews is too long for one show. It's too long for two shows. but it's perfect for this three-disc set. I'm calling it a "box set" because that's how it feels — like a classic record album like "All Things Must Pass," "Joe's Garage," "Europe '72," or "The Last Waltz." Thank you for indulging me. — eric Side One — Voices Featured: • Guy Carpenter – President, Bear Fiber [00:02:25] • Maciej Kowalski – Founder, Kombinat Konopny, Poland [00:05:06] • Hardy Sullivan – Managing Director, THIES US [00:12:24] • Bryan Wilson – Project ELI, Environmental Living Industries, Texas [00:15:56] • Dan Matthews – Project Manager, Tatham Ltd., U.K. [00:17:52] • Shira Adler – Founder, EcoSynergy LLC [00:20:18] • Anjli Kumar – Founder, Inner Bark Heritage [00:23:07] • Alejandro Diaz – Hemp Fortex [00:25:45] • Rick Brown – Brown Family Farms & Produce N.C. [00:29:04] Side Two — Voices Featured: • Larry Smart – Hemp Geneticist, Cornell University [00:35:25] • Monique Anderson – Farmer, Orangeburg County, S.C. [00:38:57] • Morris Beegle – Founder, WAFBA/Let's Talk Hemp [00:41:39] • Keith Dunn – East Coast Hemp Supply, Dunn, N.C. [00:42:11] • David Suchoff – North Carolina State University [00:46:37] Stay tuned for sides 3 and 4.   Sponsors IND Hemp https://www.indhemp.com Americhanvre Cast-Hemp https://www.americhanvre.com King's AgriSeeds https://www.kingsagriseeds.com Forever Green – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter https://www.hempcutter.com National Hemp Association – Advocating for hemp farmers and the fiber industry https://www.nationalhempassociation.org Special thanks to the National Industrial Hemp Council of America for sponsoring our travel to the Global Fiber Summit https://www.nihcoa.com

This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, we're listening to a recap of the 2025 Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit, hosted by the National Industrial Hemp Council of America at the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State, that took place in Raleigh, NC, July 15-17, 2025. For three well-planned days, leaders from across the hemp value chain came together—from farmers and geneticists to processors, engineers, and global apparel brands. On this episode we follow the flow of the summit itself, threading together powerful takeaways from the TED-style talks across agriculture, processing, textiles, composites, and branding. We hear from nearly 40 speakers—some familiar voices from the hemp world, and some new collaborators—sharing what's working, what's needed, and how we build a domestic fiber industry that actually works. Special thanks to the NIHC for sponsoring our travel, and to NC State's AV team for sharing the audio from the event. And thanks to our show sponsors HEMI – the Hemp Education & Marketing Initiative – and the National Hemp Association. On this show you will hear (in order of appearance): Rachel Raineri – Wilson College of Textiles – [00:00:01] Guy Carpenter – President, Bear Fiber – [00:02:37] Dr. Andre West – NC State, Textile Innovation Engine – [00:03:11] Patrick Atagi – President & CEO, NIHC – [00:04:14] Agriculture Dr. David Suchoff – NC State Extension – [00:05:41] Dr. Larry Smart – Cornell University – [00:06:05] Terry Moran – Kanda Seeds – [00:07:12] Glenn Kayll – Hemp Plastic Company – [00:07:36] Melissa Nelson – South Bend Industrial Hemp – [00:09:09] Rick Brown – Brown Family Farms – [00:10:07] Steve Groff –Cedar Meadow Farm – [00:10:45] Processing Trey Riddle – IND HEMP (moderator) – [00:11:35] Sandra Marquardt – On the Mark PR – [00:12:18] Coleman Beale – BastCore – [00:13:43] Satish Hodage – YUJ Labs – [00:14:42] Siyan Wang– PhD Researcher, NC State – [00:15:39] John Peterson – Dakota Hemp – [00:17:24] John Lupien – Consolidated Carbon – [00:18:52] Naiden Kremenliev – Argon Fiber / Tryon Finishing – [00:19:57] David Culp – Andritz / LaRoche – [00:21:29] Elias Junker – Andritz / LaRoche – [00:21:47] Textiles Ding Hongliang – Hemp Fortex – [00:22:44] Maciej Kowalski – Kombinat Konopny – [00:24:57] Dave Cook – Tuscarora Mills – [00:26:36] Dr. Andre West – NC State (follow-up) – [00:28:05] Arlo Estill – Hempsmith Clothing – [00:28:57] Composites & Building Materials Matty Mead – Hempitecture – [00:30:49] Trey Riddle – IND HEMP – [00:31:59] Dr. Daniel Walczyk – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – [00:33:41] Katie Coppenhaver – Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) – [00:35:12] Value Chain & Industry Strategy  Patrick Atagi – NIHC (again) – [00:38:59] Mark D'Sa – Panda Biotech – [00:39:50] Joseph Carringer – Sound Strategy / Hemp 3.0 – [00:42:23] Larry Serbin – Hemp Traders – [00:43:52] Gabriella Fioravanti – Jefferson University – [00:45:15] Olaf Jezela – Trace Femcare – [00:45:45] Pierre Berard – HEMI – [00:46:32] Erica Stark – National Hemp Association – [00:46:57]