The farm is organized under Imua Energy LLC, the personal entity of King and her husband, Pacific Biodiesel co-founder and President Bob King. Hemp production is still pending while the Kings ...

Valliyodan says they’re also converting hemp oil into a biofuel that can be used for heating and transportation. In theory, all of these end products will be more sustainable and renewable.

“We’re looking at these fibers for industrial application in the way we think of corn for ethanol.” With inputs like fertilizer skyrocketing, Heartland believes hemp is the solution ...