24 articles tagged with "hemp"
LegislationLaw enforcement groups are urging Congress to let a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products take effect, opposing industry efforts to delay recriminalization of delta-8 and similar compounds that generate billions in annual sales.
LegislationIndiana's legislative session ended without passing a hemp THC ban after a chaotic week that saw the prohibition measure die, briefly revive, then fail again. The state's intoxicating hemp market remains unregulated until at least 2025.
LegislationKentucky GOP congressman and agriculture commissioner are urging Sen. Mitch McConnell to back a two-year delay on federal hemp THC restrictions, warning immediate implementation could devastate the state's hemp industry.
CultureThe Old Farmer's Almanac included cannabis cultivation tips this year, though editor Carol Connare notes hemp has appeared in the 234-year-old publication before during legal periods.
LegislationMissouri senators filibustered legislation to immediately adopt federal hemp THC limits, with critics warning of unintended harm to legitimate businesses as the state's regulated cannabis market pushes for restrictions.
LegislationHemp industry executive Mike Simpson argues Congress should establish regulations for THC and CBD products rather than rushing to ban them, warning against repeating prohibition-first policy mistakes.
LegislationAdministrative law judge rules Minnesota's cannabis regulator exceeded its authority by banning hemp retailers from shipping directly to consumers, restoring delivery access after four-month prohibition.
LegislationRep. Glenn Thompson released a 2026 Farm Bill draft maintaining the hemp program while promising to reduce regulatory requirements for cultivators, setting up negotiations with the Senate.
LegislationGov. Mike DeWine told cannabis advocates to stop "whining" about Ohio's law restricting the marijuana market as organizers launch a referendum to block key provisions.
CultureFederal regulations splitting hemp and marijuana into separate markets are creating consumer confusion and dividing cannabis culture, threatening industry unity at a critical policy moment.
LegislationOhio cannabis advocates can now collect signatures for a referendum blocking new marijuana and hemp restrictions, exposing deep industry divisions over regulation and competition.
LegislationOhio's attorney general approved petition language for a referendum that would repeal recent legislative restrictions on cannabis and hemp, allowing signature collection to begin for a potential November 2025 ballot measure.
Industry NewsColorado's regulated cannabis vape market shows evidence of hemp-derived product infiltration, raising consumer safety concerns and threatening the state's $1.4 billion legal cannabis industry.
LegislationState legislatures are racing to regulate intoxicating hemp products as Congress moves toward federal restrictions, creating uncertainty for the multi-billion dollar industry that emerged from the 2018 Farm Bill.
LegislationHouse lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate consumable hemp products through FDA oversight, offering an alternative to the Trump administration's outright ban on intoxicating hemp compounds.
LegislationBipartisan legislation would grant FDA authority over hemp-derived CBD for the first time and create a pathway for Medicare coverage, fulfilling a Trump campaign promise to seniors.
LegislationCongress removed hemp THC ban delays from the spending bill, threatening CBD access despite Trump's Medicaid coverage promises. The move creates regulatory uncertainty for manufacturers and patients.
LegislationSouth Carolina's hemp industry needs regulatory clarity, according to local wellness advocate David Spang, who urges lawmakers to pass smart regulations that protect consumers while maintaining market access.
LegislationHemp industry advocates warn that extending the 2018 Farm Bill instead of passing comprehensive reform will perpetuate regulatory uncertainty for farmers and patients while missing a critical opportunity to establish proper oversight.
LegislationRep. Jim Baird introduced bipartisan legislation to delay hemp definition restrictions until 2027, giving the industry two years to adapt to changes that could eliminate intoxicating hemp products.
LegislationIndiana lawmakers passed legislation to restrict hemp-derived THC products, aligning state law with recent federal bans on synthetic cannabinoids amid industry opposition.
LegislationBipartisan senators are pushing to delay a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products by two years, giving the industry until 2027 to negotiate regulatory alternatives to prohibition.
LegislationHouse Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson is pushing to delay February's hemp THC ban, joining farmers who warn the restrictions will devastate rural economies built around the legal hemp industry since 2018.
BusinessTexas proposes a 13,000% hemp license fee hike, sparking concerns of closures among small businesses. Advocates urge action.
