hemp-news

Gov. Ducey signs Arizona hemp bill into law, state is the 39th to legalize hemp farming

On Monday May 14, 2018, Gov. Ducey signed SB 1098 into law! The bill authorizes hemp pilot programs and research under the Farm Bill.


Hurdles still remain for rooting North Florida’s hemp industry

The first year of Florida’s hemp industry was one of trial and error on the ground, but the projections that it will become a green boom could mean a shift in the Panhandle’s agricultural scene. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said...


Gov. Hogan signs Maryland hemp bill into law, industry trade group forming

On Wednesday May 9, 2018 Gov. Larry Hogan signed HB 698 and S 1201 into law. The bill authorizes hemp pilot programs and research under the Farm Bill.


Oregon Senators call on FDA to update hemp regulations

Oregon Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today urged FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to ease regulations on hemp production to make it easier for farmers to grow and distribute the newly legalized crop. The 2018 Farm Bill, included...


Farm Bill passes Senate 87-13!

On Tuesday December 11, the U.S. Senate passed the 2018 Farm Bill by a vote of 87-13. The bill includes provisions which legalize commercial hemp farming.  The Farm Bill  will fully remove hemp from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)...


USDA issues draft Interim Final Rule for U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program

The 2018 Farm Bill required the USDA to establish a national regulatory framework for hemp production in the United States. Today the USDA published a draft Interim Final Rule which will be published in the Federal Register on Thursday...