News Nuggets and Upcoming Hemp Events

News Nuggets and Upcoming Hemp Events

Author: Eric Hurlock, Digital Editor July 31, 2026 Duration: 15:11

On this week's Hemp Show we are focusing on recent news stories and upcoming hemp events, including the Farm-to-Fabric Hemp Textile Symposium in New York City, September 18-20. See the full list of events below.

Plus a healthy helping of Hemp News Nuggets from HempToday.net:

Ireland confronts hemp bottlenecks as Parliament weighs reforms to restart industry

hemptoday.net/ireland-confronts-hemp-bottlenecks-as-parliament-weighs-reforms-to-restart-industry/

Botswana clears path to commercial hemp production after successful government trials

hemptoday.net/botswana-clears-path-to-commercial-hemp-production-after-successful-government-trials/

Proposed EU carbon market update could boost business case for hemp starting in 2030

hemptoday.net/proposed-eu-carbon-market-update-could-boost-business-case-for-hemp-starting-in-2030/

South Korea puts $21 million behind minor cannabinoids for medical hemp products

hemptoday.net/south-korea-puts-21-million-behind-minor-cannabinoids-for-medical-hemp-products/

'Australia has the potential to become world leader' if government will support hemp

hemptoday.net/australia-has-the-potential-to-become-world-leader-if-government-will-support-hemp/

Upcoming Hemp Events

Discover NC Textile Hemp — Raleigh, NC, August 6–7

discovernctextilehemp.textiles.ncsu.edu/

HempBLOCK USA Training — Alma, CO, August 7–9 

us.hempblockinternational.com/installer-training/

Fibre for Our Future: Unlocking Hemp & Flax — Cobden, ON, August 13 

instagram.com/p/DbGWIkNgm0e/

Cornell Fiber & Grain Hemp Field Day — Geneva, NY, September 15 

cals.cornell.edu/cornell-agritech

NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit — New York, NY (FIT), September 16–18 

hempindustrial.com/

Farm to Fabric Hemp Textile Symposium — Brooklyn / Governors Island, NY, September 18–20 

fluidforms.co/f/cyc

Southern Illinois Hemp Symposium — Carbondale, IL, September 18

conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/southern-illinois-hemp-symposium.php

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indhemp.com/

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thegoodnessofhemp.org/

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kingsagriseeds.com/


There’s a quiet revolution happening in fields and factories, and it’s centered on a single, versatile plant. Industrial Hemp Podcast, guided by Eric Hurlock, the Digital Editor at Lancaster Farming, moves beyond the headlines to explore what’s actually happening on the ground. This isn’t just theoretical discussion; it’s a direct line to the people driving the industry forward. Each episode features conversations with the farmers who are planting and harvesting these crops, facing very real agronomic challenges and opportunities. You’ll also hear from researchers, processors, and policy experts who are shaping the future of hemp for fiber, grain, and other industrial applications. The dialogue digs into the practicalities-from planting techniques and harvesting equipment to market trends, regulatory hurdles, and technological innovations that are changing the game. It’s a clear-eyed look at an agricultural sector finding its footing, reported by journalists with deep roots in farming communities. For anyone curious about the business, science, and sheer hard work behind industrial hemp, this podcast serves as an essential, grounded resource. Tune in for honest talk that cuts through the hype and gets to the root of this growing field.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Industrial Hemp Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Michael Klepacz: An American in Warsaw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:44
This week on the Hemp Show, we continue our hemp adventure in Poland, catching up with American expat Michael Klepacz, owner of Natural Materials Unlimited. Klepacz sits near the end of the hemp supply chain — he doesn't…
Bob Hoban — The "Hemp Cliff" and What Comes Next [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:28
This is part ten of a ten-part podcast series documenting the European Industrial Hemp Association's 23rd Annual Conference in Poznan, Poland, at the Institute of Fiber Plants and Medicinal Medicine, June 10-12. Bob Hoba…
Julia Bialecka — Replacing Styrofoam with Hemp and Mycelium [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:57
This is part six of a ten-part podcast series documenting the European Industrial Hemp Association's 23rd Annual Conference in Poznan, Poland, at the Institute of Fiber Plants and Medicinal Medicine, June 10-12. Julia Bi…
Colin Steddy — Soil, Carbon, and Grassroots Farming Down Under [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:06
This is part five of a ten-part podcast series documenting the European Industrial Hemp Association's 23rd Annual Conference in Poznan, Poland, at the Institute of Fiber Plants and Medicinal Medicine, June 10-12. Colin S…
Jan Slaski — Hemp Breeding on the Canadian Prairies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
This is part four of a ten-part podcast series documenting the European Industrial Hemp Association's 23rd Annual Conference in Poznan, Poland, at the Institute of Fiber Plants and Medicinal Medicine, June 10-12. Jan Sla…
Estelle Delangle — Building a Whole-Plant Hemp Bioeconomy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:53
This is part three of a ten-part podcast series documenting the European Industrial Hemp Association's 23rd Annual Conference in Poznan, Poland, at the Institute of Fiber Plants and Medicinal Medicine, June 10-12. Estell…