A proposed state ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products in Indiana has officially fizzled out after lawmakers missed a key legislative deadline.Senate Bill 250, which would’ve mirrored recent federal efforts to tighten restrictions on products like delta-8 and other potent cannabinoids, passed the state Senate but never made it to a second reading in the House before the … [Read more...] about Indiana Hemp Ban Bill Dies… Because of Politics or Just Bad Timing?
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Hemp Industry: ‘Can We Get a Delay?’ Congress: ‘That’s Adorable.’
If you were hoping Congress might pump the brakes on the coming hemp THC ban, don’t hold your breath.A proposal to delay the federal crackdown by one year appears dead on arrival after the chair of the House Agriculture Committee signaled it won’t even receive a vote during the upcoming Farm Bill markup. In other words, the industry may not get so much as a courtesy … [Read more...] about Hemp Industry: ‘Can We Get a Delay?’ Congress: ‘That’s Adorable.’
Hemp’s ‘Oh Crap’ Moment: Congress Hits the Snooze Button on a THC Ban
Washington is about to decide whether the booming hemp THC market gets shut down—or gets a little more time to breathe. Next week, members of Congress will consider a proposal to delay a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that’s currently scheduled to take effect later this year. The restriction stems from language tucked into a federal spending bill that tightens the … [Read more...] about Hemp’s ‘Oh Crap’ Moment: Congress Hits the Snooze Button on a THC Ban
How We Got Here: The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
In 2018, Congress passed the Farm Bill, federally legalizing hemp. The law defined hemp as cannabis containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. That definition opened the door to a massive new market—not just for CBD, but for hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and other intoxicating compounds created from hemp-derived CBD. The result? A … [Read more...] about How We Got Here: The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Missouri to the Bubbles and Gummies: “You Had a Good Run.”
Missouri’s House just voted to slam the brakes on the state’s booming hemp-derived THC market — the gummies, seltzers, and assorted “totally legal” treats that quietly moved from niche novelty to gas-station staple.In a decisive 109–34 vote, lawmakers advanced a bill that would ban most intoxicating hemp products starting in November. That includes the fizzy THC drinks in … [Read more...] about Missouri to the Bubbles and Gummies: “You Had a Good Run.”
Farm Bill Redux: Hemp Gets Relief While THC Questions Loom
A newly released draft of the 2026 Farm Bill from House Agriculture Committee leadership includes provisions designed to ease regulatory pressure on industrial hemp producers, even as broader uncertainty continues to surround consumable cannabinoid products.The proposal would maintain the federal industrial hemp program and introduce changes intended to simplify compliance for … [Read more...] about Farm Bill Redux: Hemp Gets Relief While THC Questions Loom
Trump’s Hemp Headache: FDA Scrambles to Finish the Rules He Signed
The FDA is racing a deadline tied to a law Donald Trump signed, and the hemp industry is watching closely. The agency has to publish official lists of cannabinoids and explain what counts as a hemp product “container”—details that could decide what products stay legal.This all traces back to the spending law Trump signed in late 2025, which rewrites the federal definition of … [Read more...] about Trump’s Hemp Headache: FDA Scrambles to Finish the Rules He Signed
High Hopes, Tight Rules: Connecticut’s Hemp Industry Feels the Squeeze
Connecticut’s hemp industry, once buoyed by the promise of the 2018 federal Farm Bill, is now facing steep challenges as state regulations narrow the path for growers and retailers.Although more than 100 hemp grower licenses were issued in the state over the past several years, industry observers say only a fraction of those farms are still actively cultivating. Many who … [Read more...] about High Hopes, Tight Rules: Connecticut’s Hemp Industry Feels the Squeeze
Hemp, Hops, and Hold On: Liquor Stores are Asking Congress to Pump the Brakes
A coalition of major alcohol retailers is calling on Congress to postpone enforcement of a new federal ban on hemp-derived THC products while a formal regulatory system is developed.The group, operating as the Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition (BAMCO), argues that immediate prohibition would disrupt a rapidly growing market and create uncertainty for both businesses and … [Read more...] about Hemp, Hops, and Hold On: Liquor Stores are Asking Congress to Pump the Brakes
From Farm Roots to Future Remedies: Hemp’s Hidden Promise
Federal researchers are drawing new attention to an overlooked part of the hemp plant: its roots. According to recent government research, compounds extracted from industrial hemp roots have demonstrated cytotoxic effects against pediatric cancer cells in early laboratory testing, suggesting a possible pathway for future cancer treatments.The findings come from a multi-year … [Read more...] about From Farm Roots to Future Remedies: Hemp’s Hidden Promise
