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What Happened to Hemp?

Canna Law Blog

He said: “licensed acres in hemp are at pre-farm bill levels.” Before the 2018 Farm Bill, only a few states ran limited “research” pilot programs for hemp. But, take a look: The USDA 2022 National Hemp Report , at page 1, indicates that all industrial hemp “in the open” totaled 28,314 acres. Could that be true?

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Hemp-CBD: Deadline Approaching to Submit Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rule

Canna Law Blog

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the USDA’s decision to reopen commenting on the interim hemp rule for 30 days. Here is a good article by Hemp Grower magazine on the reopening). The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids. The DEA Does Not Want You To Worry About Its New Hemp Rule.

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United States: Hemp And CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for regulation of hemp and hemp derived substances. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA. Where Things Stand Federally.

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Federal legalization of hemp creating a quandary for police

Cannabis Chronicles

PORTLAND — Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. late last year and expanded an industry already booming because of the skyrocketing popularity of CBD, a compound in hemp that many see as a health aid. Marijuana, illegal under federal law , has enough THC to get users high. Hemp has almost none — 0.3

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Virginia senators want changes to USDA’s industrial hemp production program

Cannabis Law Report

Domestic Hemp Production Program, which was established by Congress as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. Among the issues the Senators raised in their letter: USDA’s interim final rule requires growers to test hemp plants within 15 days of anticipated harvest. USDA’s interim final rule establishes a negligence threshold for hemp at 0.5%

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USDA ONline Directory of Hemp Analytical Testing Laboratories

Cannabis Law Report

Any laboratory testing hemp for THC concentration under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program must be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to handle controlled substances. The directory below summarizes hemp testing laboratories who are registered with the DEA.

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Wisconsin Sees 40 Percent Decline In Number Of Hemp Grower, Processor Applications

Cannabis Law Report

Wisconson Public Radio reports… Wisconsin saw a significant decline in the number of hemp growers and processors operating this year. Hemp growers and processors are required to register annually with DATCP as part of the state’s Hemp Research Program, which will continue through the 2021 growing season.

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