Check out this guest post from one of our most dedicated members, John Mitchler!

The Purpose of this survey is to understand the needs of industrial hemp (fiber/grain) farming in Southern Illinois. Compensation is in...

IDOA recently submitted a revised version of the Illinois Hemp Plan to USDA for approval. According to the process outlined by the Joint...

September is rolling along and harvest time has begun in the Midwest. We have been receiving harvest photos from our members, visiting...

A new map, a new political action, and a new Learning Program for you to explore.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Show-Me Hemp Conference On March 1st we attended the Show-Me Hemp Conference along with our sponsors Midwest Hemp...

Three new events, 8 new sponsors, IHGA reaction to the USDA Final Rules, and our conversation with the folks at Chillinois Podcast!

Our year in review. Our new sponsors. A new hemp documentary. Our upcoming membership meeting. New hemp industry supply chain grants!

Lancaster Farming Podcast, US Hemp Building Association, Illinois Stewardship Alliance Storyslam, DEA Updates Hemp Industry = Confusion.

New video, pictures from our members, a question, membership meeting update, and four new sponsors!

This week, we dive deep into the unjust drug policy, bureaucracy obstruction, and pharmaceutical supremacy surrounding cannabis prohibition.

Hemp can be grown and processed locally to supply your community with food, clothing, and even shelter.

A New video, New rules are coming in October. A Vibe Check, A new sponsor, and more!

Our latest video, The stage is set for planting hemp, A new sponsor, Our membership meeting details, and a special message from Davis Farms.

Changes to the site, updates on fiber hemp seed, our new youtube channel, our next quarterly meeting, and Illinois Extension hemp webinars.

American Hemp Farmer, Dam Good Hemp farms, Bringing It Home, and our comment on the USDA's new Agriculture Innovation Agenda.

Hemp harvest report, Grower troubles, Retail prices, Vibe Check, A new map, A new sponsor, A shout out, and two upcoming webinars this week!

Illinois Hemp Legislation Update: What's the status of legislation regarding industrial hemp in Illinois and across the US?

Dope Hemp Kicks, Inspired Tinctures, Upcoming Hemp Webinars, Dual Purpose Hemp and Hemp Fiber Research in this week's blog!

Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Agriculture issued a policy memo which will have an impact on the hemp industry in Illinois

It is a good time to examine the value of local produce in our communities.

This is a work in progress, but we are proud to report this project is coming along nicely. Look for another update on the completion soon!

HR5587 was introduced by congressman Colin Peterson (D-MN) on January 13th. The bill has two main objectives...