hemp regulations

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden wants to increase consumer protections and regulations for hemp-infused beverages, and those in the industry appear to support the effort.  The Democrat spoke at the Pacific Hemp Beverage Industry Summit in Bend last week, telling the group federal regulations would ease the concerns of retail chains who have to deal with different rules in different states.  ...

On Thursday, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced it has finalized the regulatory plan for hemp production.  Along with the plan WSDA established new license fees, application requirement, THC testing and sampling protocols.  He...

When will there be guidance for farmers interested in growing hemp?   After the 2018 Farm Bill gave farmers the green light to grow hemp, the USDA was tasked with coming up with rules and regulations for the new, and somewhat controversial crop.  Ag...

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture held its winter meeting this week in Virginia. The organization adopted new policies they’d like to see put in place. NASDA is looking for new policies at the federal level encouraging uniformity among states in hemp regulations. For ...