Summary and analysis of: U.S. House Advances Farm Bill, Establishing Separate Regulatory Pathways for Industrial Hemp and Cannabinoid Crops. What changed, why it matters for industrial hemp, and how it connects to core guides.
Summary and analysis of: Congressional lawmakers approve Farm Bill with hemp provisions—but not the THC ban delay stakeholders wanted. What changed, why it matters for industrial hemp, and how it connects to core guides.
Intoxicating hemp ban unchanged in 2026 Farm Bill’s advancement. What changed, why it matters for industrial hemp, and what to watch next.
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Bars and beverage giants are quietly planting flags in a social-drink revolution — hemp-derived THC beverages are becoming the go-to alternative for people who want “buzz without the hangover,” and the ripple effects are already reshaping bars, retail, and regulation. The moment you walk into a bar and order a “margarita” that gets you relaxed
A proposed federal ban on hemp‑derived THC is shaking producers—but bipartisan maneuvering bought the industry more time. Now it’s a game of deadlines, deals, and dissent. Earlier in 2025, federal lawmakers advanced legislation to redefine industrial hemp—eliminating its THC loopholes and effectively banning all consumable hemp products with detectable cannabinoids except CBD and CBG. Industry
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When exploring “what is hemp,” it’s essential to understand the distinction between hemp and marijuana, both of which are varieties of the cannabis plant. The primary difference lies in their THC content. Hemp contains 0.3 percent or less THC, making it non-intoxicating and versatile for industrial and nutritional uses. In contrast, marijuana contains more than 0.3 percent THC, giving it psychoactive properties. Understanding these differences is crucial for recognizing their unique benefits and legal statuses.
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In the wake of hemp’s resurgence as a versatile and sustainable crop, the United States finds itself at the forefront of an agricultural revolution. The legalization of hemp cultivation has paved the way for a booming industry, providing economic opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs alike. However, navigating the intricate web of hemp farming regulations and
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The Declaration of Hemp Independence When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the political bands which have bound Them from full use of the planet’s most useful plant, and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal station to which the Laws of
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By Steve Sarich Since the passage of the Farm Bill, at the end of December, I’ve been carefully tracking any new state legislation relating to either industrial hemp or hemp derived CBD. I’ll explain that in more detail shortly, but it was only this last week that a piece of legislation showed up on my
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By Jeff Gelski www.foodbusinessnews.net WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration will continue to govern the regulatory status of hemp-based food, beverages and ingredients after the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the farm bill, removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. The new U.S. Farm Bill doesn’t mean that anyone can go