FORT BENTON

IND HEMP Completes New IH Oilseed Certified Seed Cleaning Facility and Processing Expansion

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Fort Benton, Montana - IND HEMP, a leading agricultural company, proudly announces the completion of its state-of-the-art seed cleaning facility and processing expansion, doubling the storage capacity at the IH Oilseeds facility located on Highway 87 in Fort Benton.

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  • Fort Benton, Montana - IND HEMP, a leading agricultural company, proudly announces the completion of its state-of-the-art seed cleaning facility and processing expansion, doubling the storage capacity at the IH Oilseeds facility located on Highway 87 in Fort Benton.
  • Constructed in 2019 following the passage of the 2018 farm bill, which legalized hemp production in the United States, the IH Oilseeds facility stands as a purpose-built food processing center for hempseed grain, a highly nutritious superfood.
  • With the completion of the new seed cleaning facility, IND HEMP can now handle higher volumes and improved cleaning efficiencies, benefiting not only industrial hempseed growers but also accommodating other alternative crops that require specialized cleaning and packing facilities capable of handling multiple truckloads.
  • In addition to its seed processing capabilities, IND HEMP distinguishes itself by also investing in processing infrastructure for hemp straw and fiber.

Little Sesame Shakes Up Hummus Shelves with Nationwide Launch at Sprouts Farmers Market

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Sesame announced today that its signature hummus is now available at Sprouts Farmers Markets nationwide.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Sesame announced today that its signature hummus is now available at Sprouts Farmers Markets nationwide.
  • Little Sesame hummus is freshly spun with 100% regeneratively farmed chickpeas exclusively sourced from farmer Casey Bailey in Fort Benton, Montana.
  • Every container of hummus made is an investment into Bailey's farm, allowing him to keep thousands of acres in regenerative agriculture.
  • The brand debuted their hummus in grocery stores in 2021 and has since scaled to nearly 1000 doors nationwide.

IND HEMP launches All Walks™ hemp hurd animal bedding at Global Pet Expo.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

"We are excited to be launching our All Walks Hemp Bedding at Global Pet Expo!

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  • "We are excited to be launching our All Walks Hemp Bedding at Global Pet Expo!
  • For the All Walks animal bedding product, the material is cleaned, de-dedusted and classified and compression bagged for retail.
  • "We are excited to be launching our All Walks Hemp Bedding at Global Pet Expo!
  • Connec with the All Walks Team Booth 3270 at Global Pet Expo or www.AllWalksPet.com [email protected] .

Hemp Fiber and Grain to generate $32B impact by 2030

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The report was presented to the White House last week and outlines a pathway to establish a new sustainable economy around hemp fiber and grain with a projected $32B impact by 2030.

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  • The report was presented to the White House last week and outlines a pathway to establish a new sustainable economy around hemp fiber and grain with a projected $32B impact by 2030.
  • This absence has prevented this sustainable commodity from benefitting from the research, technology, incentives and investment that Americas other commodities have received.
  • We call it the Goodness of Hemp, said IND HEMP Co-Founder & COO, Morgan Elliott.
  • The promotion of the hemp industry is congruent with the desire to improve the environment through production and utilization of hemp farming and products.

Montana Passes Landmark Bill Advancing Hemp As Animal Feed

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b'FORT BENTON, Mont., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Governor Greg Gianforte signs HB 396, a bill authorizing hemp food ingredients as commercial animal feed.

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  • b'FORT BENTON, Mont., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Governor Greg Gianforte signs HB 396, a bill authorizing hemp food ingredients as commercial animal feed.
  • Features of this bill include:\nClarifying hemp seed food ingredients and substances derived from hemp are included in the definition of commercial feed.\nProviding authority for hemp for use as commercial feed for pets, specialty pets, and horses.\nFor other livestock, effectiveness contingent upon FDA-CVM (Center for Veterinary Medicine) approval of hemp as an approved additive or defined ingredient in animal food or medicated feed for livestock.\nThis bill was championed by IND HEMP, representing 30+ family farms raising hemp grain in Montana, in coordination with hemp lobby firm Agricultural Hemp Solutions, LLC (AgHS).
  • This bill was passed nearly unanimously by the Montana Legislature and had active support from the Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Farmers Union, Montana Stockgrowers Association, and the Montana Grain Growers Association.\nAgHS Chief Legislative Strategist Courtney N. Moran, LL.M.
  • I\'m proud to work with IND HEMP in advancing industrial hemp grain and fiber policy and infrastructure development.