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First-Annual AHPA Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress

Trish — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:09:01 +0000

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) held it’s annual Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress onAugust 15th and 16th, and the keynote speaker was none other than CO Governor Jared Polis. Governor Polis has long been acquainted with the benefits of CBD and hemp and writing legislation that streamlines the agricultural growth of the industry.

Polis said, “We know what’s worked to grow our agricultural sectors, and it’s no different for hemp. It’s a big part of our rural economic initiative.” He went on to say that while Colorado has led the charge in many ways for industrial hemp research, the state is “still in [its] early days” in regard to CBD and industrial hemp as an economic staple. The large majority of the country falls into the category of having little to no insight into the hemp as an industrial crop or CBD as a supplement, leaving the USDA and FDA with limited knowledge as to how to implement a federal standard for testing and verifying the integrity of these non-psychedelic forms of cannabis.
At the AHPA Congress, Colorado’s Governor presented his newest initiative, the Colorado Hemp Advancement and Management Plan (CHAMP). The purpose of the initiative is to give further insight into CBD and hemp to other states as well as the federal government in hopes that a fair and trusted standard can be set nationwide and streamline the growing and production of hemp.
Also in attendance was Cara Welch. As the FDA’s Acting Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner for Policy Legislation & International Affairs, she has said that the government agency has sound structures in place for such regulations and is working on developing hemp-specific regulations expediently while also being thorough.
In search of a solution for regulated interstate hemp commerce, the USDA Hemp Program chief, Bill Richmond, said that the USDA is still struggling to find a streamlined testing format for farmers as well as state and local regulators that complies the Farm Bill’s call for less than .3% THC content in all hemp crops.
Richmond said, “Our goal is to provide a consistent, easy-to-follow regulatory framework around hemp production.”
Aside from governmental challenges in creating nationwide standards, the CBD industry has seen 57% growth since last year and is expected to see even more in the coming years. Vote Hemp, an advocacy group for industrial hemp, stated that hemp acreage in the US has grown five times that of the acreage we were seeing in 2018.
The exponential growth of the hemp and CBD markets, along with the high turnout at this first AHPA Congress, exemplifies the massive potential that lies in the industry as well as the desire for credibility and accountability in providing both agricultural crops and medicinal products for the public. The industry realizes they need to band together in order to successfully navigate the economic, legal, and compliance-based arenas to ensure their long-term prosperity. They began this journey by participating in workshops on topics ranging from GRAS (generally regarded as safe) regulation, cGMP (current good manufacturing practices), and regulations for NDIs (new dietary ingredients).

Source:
“Colorado Governor Jared Polis Charts Course for CBD and Hemp Innovation at Sold-Out American Herbal Products Association Supplement Congress” released by Steve Hoffman, Compass Natural.

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Status of States: Michigan

Trish — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:53:02 +0000

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the United States Department of Agriculture put in place a system by which each state can register to have a legal industrial hemp program. This opened the door for every state to individually decide to create the infrastructure necessary to enter the industrial hemp market. Because the gateway was opened without a concise mandate at the federal level, it can be difficult to keep track of the varying hemp laws in each state. So, we thought we’d help condense the information and make it easier for farmers and potential hemp enthusiasts to learn where and how hemp can be grown legally. (3)

First up, Michigan. The Great Lakes State has become quite hemp-friendly since the passing of the Farm Bill and is working on streamlining the registration and growing processes both for statewide and interstate hemp commerce. (3)

The History

Michiganders are some of the newest to the industrial hemp industry, but they are a force to be reckoned with. In 2015, Governor Snyder of Michigan signed a bill that separated the legal definitions of hemp and marijuana, setting apart industrial hemp and allowing it to be cultivated for research. This is set into motion the trajectory that led to the state’s accessibility to the hemp market as a whole (4). While states such as Colorado and Oregon began their agricultural pilot programs to research Industrial hemp as early as 2009 and 2010, Michigan quickly caught up.

On December 28, 2018, Governor Rick Snyder signed Michigan House Bills 6330, 6331 and 6380 (Public Acts 641, 642, and 648 of 2018) into law. This amended the Industrial Hemp Research Act that was previously in place in the state, now allowing anyone over the age of 18 to register to grow industrial hemp. All growing, processing, and handling of industrial hemp will be regulated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). (2)

The Fine Print

In order to grow hemp in Michigan, farmers must register with the MDARD. This will allow the state to facilitate a healthy and ethical hemp industry. Furthermore, a program is in development now that will implement guidelines for the interstate trading of hemp in congruence with the requirements of both state and federal laws. (3)

The Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act (IHRDA) limits application fees for growers to $100, and $1350 for processor-handlers. The statute also states that the applicants must disclose the names of all corporate members and those with equitable holdings of 10% or more in each given business, allowing systemic regulation from both agricultural and economic standpoints. (5)

The IHRDA also states that growers may not plant industrial hemp in the midst of a crop that is not industrial hemp. Industrial hemp must be on its own plot of land (5). Another rule stated in the Act says that any hemp crop that contains higher than the allowed .3% TCH content will be classified as Marijuana and dealt with as such under Michigan law. (3)

The Gist

It is now legal in Michigan to grow industrial as long as you abide by all the laws stated in the legislation. The attitude toward this beneficial industrial crop is coming overwhelming positive in the state. In fact, under the new legislation, Michiganders may even have criminal charges involving small-scale possession of cannabis expunged from their records. (1)

Michigan, now is the time to plan for investing in hemp however you can, whether that’s growing hemp, investing in hemp futures, or anything in between.

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iHEMPx Partner, High Grade Hemp Seed, to Have Presence at Southern Hemp Expo

Trish — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:41:55 +0000

Our exclusive genetics supplier, High-Grade Hemp Seed, is gearing up for their first appearance at the Southern Hemp Expo (SHE). The leading hemp event of the south, SHE 2019 will be held in Franklin, Tennessee on Sept. 6-7.

Research shows that the 2020 growing season will see nearly 500,000 acres of farmland invested in hemp cultivation, and a shortage of strong genetics to back up the exponential increase. The hemp industry as a whole is ablaze nationwide but is facing a shortage of reliable, compliant genetics to support mass seed manufacturing. High Grade Hemp Seed supplies genetics that are farm-tested, time-approved, and have never had a crop destroyed due to compliance issues with the national THC level regulations. That’s where High Grade Hemp Seed comes in.

The company plans to produce millions of seeds and starts of three of their most popular strains, and expects to sell 300-500 million seeds and 100 million starts to support the 2020 growing season. The strains that will be available are Cherry Wine, Berry Blossom, and Merlot at an unprecedented $.99 a start. Feminized seed starts outshine hemp clones, and provide a reliable and consistent crop due to the presence of the taproot that allows High Grade Hemp Seed’s starts to flourish quickly. Seed starts also make it easier for farmers to plan, allowing them to maximize crop time and have a reliable growing season.

With a vast network of nurseries nationwide, High Grade Hemp Seed is able to coordinate logistics of distribution and maximize supply to meet the demands of growers across the United States.

Founder and CEO of High Grade Hemp Seed, Bodhi Urban, said “We are dedicated to the success of our customers, and we are putting pricing muscle behind that dedication by making starts available for less than one dollar for the first time in our company’s history.” Urban added, “This is the lowest pricing available in the industry to the best of our knowledge, and we hope it helps farmers take advantage of starts. Now is the time to call and reserve as we anticipate selling out well in advance of spring shipping.”

Visit the High Grade Hemp Seed booth at SHE this year to find out more about what they have to offer and where the company is going. We are excited about their success and our continued partnership.

Also, join High Grade Hemp Seed as they sponsor the After Party, starting at 8 pm on Saturday, Sept. 7th, the closing night of SHE. The company wants to support and celebrate the thriving hemp industry and all of the thoughtful dedication going into its sustainable expansion.

Source:

“High Grade Hemp Seed Announces .99 Starts”, by Trish Thomas at TEEM Marketing.

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iHEMPx Partner, High Grade Hemp Seed, to Have Presence at Southern Hemp Expo

ihempx admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:12:22 +0000

With a vast network of nurseries nationwide, High Grade Hemp Seed is able to coordinate logistics of distribution and maximize supply to meet the demands of growers across the United States.

Visit the High Grade Hemp Seed booth at SHE this year to find out more about what they have to offer and where the company is going. We are excited about their success and our continued partnership.

Source:

“High Grade Hemp Seed Announces .99 Starts”, by Trish Thomas at TEEM Marketing.

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Status of States: Michigan

ihempx admin — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:38:53 +0000

The History

The Fine Print

The Gist

It is now legal in Michigan to grow industrial hemp as long as you abide by all the laws stated in the legislation. The attitude toward this beneficial industrial crop is becoming overwhelming positive in the state. In fact, under the new legislation, Michiganders may even have criminal charges involving small-scale possession of cannabis expunged from their records. (1)

Michigan, now is the time to plan for investing in hemp however you can, whether that’s growing hemp, investing in hemp futures, or anything in between.

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Status of States: Growing Hemp

Trish — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:55:22 +0000

The passing of the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the growing of hemp on a federal level, but with the jurisdiction of such left up to state and local governments, it has become more complicated to figure out where you can and can’t safely grow and produce hemp. Some states, like Colorado, Washington, California, and Oregon, are widely known for their welcoming attitude towards hemp in general. But, with the prospering economic climate of the hemp industry, interesting is piquing nationwide.
As your supply chain partners, we want to give you the rundown of the status of important regional hemp laws in the US, particularly revolving around growing hemp and producing CBD.
Colorado
The Colorado Hemp Production Act was the first of its kind to propose hemp production in modern day America. Colorado is at the forefront of advocating hemp in the US, but this act–in 1995–came a little before its time. Colorado then passed a bill allowing the domestic cultivation of industrial hemp in 2010, recognizing the value of hemp as an agricultural commodity. The state also piloted an industrial hemp remediation program testing the cleansing capabilities of the hemp plant on contaminated soil. Colorado is so hemp-friendly that our founder, Mike Leago, started iHEMPx in Longmont, CO in 2014. (1)
Oregon
As another state that has been a friend towards hemp, Oregon introduced legislation to begin industrial hemp production as early as 2003. By 2009, the manufacturing and trading of hemp commodities was fully legalized and Oregon began licensing hemp farmers statewide (2). With such a big market and a community of growers, Mike and the team at iHEMPx scouted it as the perfect location to grow, cultivate, and distribute HGH genetics.
Michigan
With the launch of the Industrial Hemp Ag Pilot Program, Michigan will be one of the newest states to come to the table of the hemp industry. Beginning in the 2019 growing season, Michigan farmers and politicians believe this will stimulate the state’s economy as the profits come in from growing, processing, and selling hemp statewide. (5)
Montana
In 2018, Montana reported the largest acreage of licensed hemp-producing land in the nation (3). While only the medical use of marijuana is legalized in the state, the licensed growing of industrial hemp has been permitted since 2001. By 2017, the processing and buying and selling of hemp containing less than .03% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as an agricultural crop was written into Montana State Law (4).
North Carolina
Since 2006, North Carolina has been studying the benefits of industrial hemp. North Carolina finally recognized the agricultural and economic benefits of the crop and implemented the legislation necessary to support such in 2015 (6). The state currently holds the sixth largest amount licensed industrial hemp acreage in the nation. (3)
While the production of industrial hemp is now legal across the country, there are still varying levels of accessibility to the crop. These are just a few of the states that depict the spectrum receptiveness to the hemp industry, and we encourage you to inquire about and seek advancement for agricultural hemp and its byproducts. The agricultural communities embracing hemp are seeing a skyrocketing of profits and success as more and more states invest in industrial hemp.
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Mahalo Wellness Announces Exclusive Partnership with International Hemp Exchange

ihempx admin — Tue, 07 May 2019 15:35:22 +0000

As the CBD market booms, Mahalo Wellness will make IHE its exclusive supplier for the highest quality hemp and CBD products.
Boulder, Colo., May 7, 2019 – Mahalo Wellness, a supplier of high quality CBD products to chiropractors and functional medicine practitioners, is proud to announce International Hemp Exchange (IHE) as its sole supplier of CBD for their consumer product line.
With the steep rise in popularity of CBD as a medicinal supplement, Mahalo Wellness provides premium CBD products for chiropractors, therapists, and other health and wellness practitioners. Mahalo Wellness discovered an underserved niche, and the company’s goal is not only to offer proven, high-end products, but also empower practitioners to inform, sell, and build community.
Beginning with Dr. Gabe Ellis in the greater Chicago area, Mahalo Wellness supplies CBD tinctures, capsules, and salve to practitioners across the country. Focused on expanding consumer knowledge, Mahalo Wellness advocates for medical professionals as a channel through which consumers can be educated on the effective use of CBD products as well as assured of ingredient purity and efficacy.
Brian Ross, CEO of Mahalo Wellness, shared that “the ability to provide guidance and instruction in tandem with the highest quality product is a winning combination.”
Currently, the influx in demand for CBD is creating exponential growth in suppliers with minimal accountability. Transparency is key to the longevity of manufacturers in the market. Mahalo Wellness is committed to accountability by offering complete clarity on where and how its CBD is produced.
“Leveraging International Hemp Exchange as our exclusive supply chain partner is a huge step forward in our ability to guarantee sourcing, quality, and performance. Mike Leago (President of IHE) is one of the foremost experts in the CBD world, and we have complete confidence in his ability to deliver the best product on the market today.” said Ross.
Based in Colorado, IHE has been a leader in the hemp industry since 2016, functioning as a source for best-in-class genetics, supply chain partnerships, and an online platform for the buying and selling of hemp. IHE deals exclusively with HGH Seed, brokering farm proven strains that are poised to become the standard for yield, vigor and quality. By provisioning hemp production from seed to harvest to processing, IHE will enable Mahalo Wellness to achieve continuity with their CBD products.
Throughout sourcing, manufacturing and production, Mahalo’s partnership with IHE will enhance the brand’s ability to scale rapidly and elevate wellness through its network of nationwide ambassadors.
About Mahalo Wellness
Brian Ross, CEO of Mahalo Wellness, is passionate about proper education surrounding CBD in order to enhance its purpose and efficacy. Utilizing chiropractors and functional medicine practitioners as points of sale, consumer knowledge became a catalyst for the production and distribution of Mahalo Wellness’ CBD products.
Mahalo Wellness CBD products can be found through your local chiropractor or wellness practitioner, or purchased online at www.mahalowellness.com.
Contact:
Brian Ross
brian@mahalowellness.com

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International Hemp Exchange Announces Production of HGH Seed Inc. Genetics in Oregon

ihempx admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:17:20 +0000

As the hemp industry faces a shortage of reputable genetics, IHE is producing proven HGH strains poised to become the standard for yield, vigor and quality

BOULDER, Colo., April 24, 2019 — International Hemp Exchange (IHE), a leader in the burgeoning U.S. hemp industry, is proud to announce its status as the official production partner of HGH Seed in the state of Oregon.

IHE has a state-of-the-art production facility that offers 1million square feet of greenhouse production space where the company produces seeds, starts and smokable hemp flower. In addition, IHE is farming up to 400 acres of their own genetics this year, offering a unique opportunity for wholesale partners as well as farmers.

HGH Seed is the original breeder of many high-quality hemp strains, including Cherry Wine, Berry Blossom, and Trophy Wife, among many others. They are regarded as the leaders in the CBD seed industry and were the obvious choice for International Hemp Exchange when looking for the right global partner to support scale in Oregon.

IHE will be producing Merlot and Red Bordeaux varieties, which are set to be in-market by May 15th. These strains are poised to become new standards for the hemp industry in yield, vigor, and quality, and represent a limited release of the last HGH feminized hemp seed for the 2019 season.

IHE will also be selling rooted HGH seedlings (seed starts) in 50 cell trays to Oregon farmers and surrounding markets during June and July.

Since passage of the Farm Bill in December, Oregon has registered over 25,000 acres of hemp with more acreage coming online every week. This volume of acreage under production will require more than 50 million feminized plants. Nationally there will be hundreds of thousands of acres grown requiring up to 500 million feminized seeds, seed starts or clones.

The overall CBD market is poised to grow to $22 billion by 2022, and now is the time for farmers to see maximum return from a farm operation.

Mike Leago, President of International Hemp Exchange, said, “There are people attempting to purchase the entire seed supply for the whole season, but as industry advocates we are holding out. We cannot personally reach every hemp farmer in Oregon or around the country, so we need farmers to reach out to us and purchase the seed they need now.”

The industry is facing a shortage of reputable genetics, and IHE is honored to be able to offer the highest quality hemp genetics to market.

IHE anticipates selling 30 million seeds and 5 million starts this season. The company has limited inventory available outside of the state of Oregon.

About International Hemp Exchange

Founded in 2016 in Colorado, IHE serves the hemp industry and allows consumers and businesses to connect. As the industry’s first online marketplace, IHE has been supporting hemp farmers longer than anyone, and has a stellar track record of providing top notch, localized sales and service. IHE works with the best partners in the industry to bring expertise and connectivity to domestic and international clients across the hemp supply chain, from farmers to processors to manufacturers. The company exclusively produces and distributes HGH seeds, the most genetically superior seeds available, and provides the support and education to turn those seeds into highly profitable crops.

For more information on IHE and to inquire about the availability of Oregon seeds, starts, clones and smokable flower, visit www.ihempx.com or call #877-FARM-HEMP (327-6436).

Contact:
Trish Thomas
(720) 224-4923
213214@email4pr.com

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US Hemp Production Continues to Grow!

ihempx admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:59:46 +0000

With the growing demand for CBD Oil on a global scale, it’s great to see production increasing to meet this growing need. We’re excited to see these numbers and hope to see the trend continue.

Learn more about the figures and forecasts from MJBizDaily HERE.

With the new wholesale exchange here at iHEMPx, buyers and sellers will be able to connect directly with one another, making it easier for hemp and hemp-derived products to flourish. We are thrilled to be a part of this industry and help solve a critical piece of the supply chain with our new exchange.

Stay tuned for announcements and beta launch in coming weeks!

Until then, keep on hempin’ on!

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