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OLCC Report Reveals High THC Levels in Hemp Products & Compliance Challenges
OLCC Report Highlights High THC Levels in Hemp

EARTH Law, LLC
Mar 242 min read


Help Shape OLCC's Hemp Product Registry Rules – Advisory Committee Members Needed
Help Shape Oregon’s Hemp Product Registry Rules – Advisory Committee Members Needed
Jennifer Wu
Feb 191 min read


Global Hemp Innovation Center Publishes Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Global Hemp Innovation Center's Strategic Plan — a comprehensive overview of its vision guiding hemp industry development
Jennifer Wu
Feb 31 min read


IMPORTANT: Extension of Hemp License Renewal Deadline
Extension for Hemp Renewal Applications
Jennifer Wu
Dec 5, 20241 min read


STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA to Host Dec. 11 Webinar on Available Resources for Industrial Hemp Producers and Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a webinar on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to share information on financial and...
Jennifer Wu
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Senate Farm Bill Text Released! Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Includes Total THC Hemp Definition & New Regulations for Industrial Hemp!
Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Monday.
Meghan Jones
Nov 19, 20243 min read


NOTICE: 2025 Hemp License Renewals and New Applications Open
ODA Hemp Renewal Application
Jennifer Wu
Nov 19, 20241 min read


ODA Scheduled to Adopt Presumptive Marijuana Testing Rules
ODA is scheduled to formally adopt temporary presumptive marijuana testing rules filed in July.
Meghan Jones
Nov 5, 20241 min read


Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. receives Oregon State Bar Leland R. Berger Lifetime Achievement Award!
Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. receives Oregon State Bar Leland R. Berger Lifetime Achievement Award!
Meghan Jones
Oct 24, 20245 min read


State of Hemp: Recent Policy Updates Across the U.S.
State by state update on 2024 state actions on hemp.
Ashley Hollis
Oct 10, 20244 min read


Public Hearing on OLCC Hemp Rulemaking - Implementing Rules for HB 4121
This morning the OLCC held its public hearing on the proposed rules for implementing HB 4121. The public comment period is still open!
Ashley Hollis
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Navigating 2024 Hemp Implementation: OLCC Proposed Rulemaking Public Comment Period NOW OPEN!
OLCC Proposed Rulemaking Public Comment Period 2024 Hemp Implementation
Jennifer Wu
Sep 6, 20242 min read
USDA Publishes Final Rules
On January 19, the USDA published the Final Rules for Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rules are scheduled to...
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Jan 20, 20211 min read


Pilot Programs Extended to 2022!
On December 27, the federal Omnibus Spending Bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) was signed into law, providing an extension of...
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Dec 28, 20202 min read
Capital Press Interviews Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. on Congressional Extension of 2014 Farm Bill
Through the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress and signed into law on Oct 1., the extension of 2014 Farm Bill Hemp Pilot Program...
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Oct 8, 20201 min read
2014 Farm Bill Pilot Program Authority EXTENDED!
Early this morning the President signed into law a Continuing Resolution (CR), a short-term “stopgap” spending bill that extends current...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
SECOND IFR PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED by USDA
September 4, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just announced the opening of the second public comment period on the USDA...
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Sep 4, 20201 min read
Hemp Analytical Testing Laboratories
Under the USDA Interim Final Rules, any laboratory testing THC concentration of hemp for compliance under the US Domestic Hemp Production...
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Jun 17, 20202 min read
Oregon Hemp Convention Digital Summit
The Oregon Hemp Convention Digital Summit June 17-19, 2020 is your chance to learn directly from industry leaders all from the comfort of...
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Jun 15, 20201 min read
UPS Oregon Hemp Shippers Program Released
We are excited to announce the roll out of the UPS Oregon Hemp Shippers Program! Due to the growing demand for hemp shipping options, UPS...
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May 19, 20201 min read
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