hemp-news

USDA Update on Importation of Hemp Seeds

Today the USDA announced new rules on the importation of hemp seeds. We want to thank Senator Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Tester (D-MT) for their efforts to find a quick solution to this problem as many in the hemp...


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...


Watch President Trump sign the Farm Bill today at 2:30 pm

Today is the day! President Trump will sign the 2018 Farm Bill into law at 2:30 pm today in a White House bill signing ceremony. The bill fully removes hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and authorizes states to...


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.


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.


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...