On December 20, 2018, Former President Trump signed the Farm Bill into law, which removed hemp-derived…
USDA’s Hemp Testing Rules: Fast Track Your Lab’s Preparedness with Digitization
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Final Rule (FR) on hemp testing that…
The USDA & Controlled Environment Agriculture: A Q&A with Derek Smith, Executive Director of the RII
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a hot area of investment right now for the USDA, holding…
Registering Trademarks in the Cannabis Space
As the legality and availability of hemp and non-hemp cannabis products continues to grow, having strong,…
U.S. Department of Agriculture Mails Out First Ever Hemp Survey
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Think Your Cannabis Business Complies with Temp and Part-Time Employment Regulations? You Might Be Surprised
As a fast-growing cannabis company, ensuring your business stays compliant with regulatory agencies of all kinds—planning…
USDA launches $6 billion-plus pandemic assistance program for farmers
Federal agriculture officials are opening up more economic assistance to farmers feeling the impact of the…
USDA grants nearly $300,000 for hemp cattle-feed study
Oregon researchers will add cattle to their hemp animal feed studies under a new federal grant.…
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5 Reasons hemp companies should embrace DEA testing requirements
Roger Brown (Editor’s note: This story is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals…
New US economic stimulus bill allocates $4 billion in debt relief for farmers of color
Socially disadvantaged farmers including those in the hemp industry are in line for new debt-relief funds…
New USDA confirms looming nationwide hemp rules
The nationwide hemp rules are taking effect March 22 as planned, with no additional delay or…
USDA wants new hemp production data from farmers
Federal agriculture officials plan to collect hemp acreage and production data from thousands of U.S. farmers…
‘People expected me to fail’: Black female hemp farmers discuss disparity in the industry
Jillian Hishaw (Editor’s note: This story is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals…
Hemp producers: USDA preparing for 2022 Census of Agriculture with sample content tests
Hemp farmers may have seen something new in their mailboxes this winter, as federal agriculture officials…
GMPs & Cannabis Manufacturing
Editor’s Note: While CIJ typically omits the word “marijuana” where possible due to antiquated nomenclature and…
Tom Vilsack confirmed in Senate as new US Secretary of Agriculture
Three weeks after clearing his Senate agriculture committee hearing, the full Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to…