3 chapters across the catalog
A federal bill is moving toward legalizing industrial hemp for the first time in 80 years as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. The hosts discuss the economic potential of the CBD market and the historical reasons for hemp's prohibition. Dvorak attributes the original ban to William Randolph Hearst's desire to protect his timber investments from hemp-based paper competition.
Ranch Hand Lubricant Branding, Industrial Applications
The hosts examine the marketing and availability of Ranch Hand Spray Lubricant, noting its silhouette-based branding and its classification as a penetrating lubricant. The product is marketed for farm, ranch, industrial, and marine applications, though it is noted as being difficult to find at reasonable prices on Amazon.
Dean Foods and the Monopolization of the Dairy Industry
Dean Foods is identified as a massive conglomerate that has acquired numerous local dairies, including Berkeley Farms and Altadena. The company has faced multiple lawsuits for monopolistic practices and allegedly squeezing out small dairy cooperatives. The hosts link this consolidation of the food supply to broader themes of corporate control and the decline of independent farming.
