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.
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USDA Publishes Final Rules
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Pilot Programs Extended to 2022!
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ODA has pulled back the State Plan submitted to USDA
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SENATE SPENDING BILL URGES AMENDMENTS TO USDA IFR
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2014 Farm Bill Pilot Program Authority EXTENDED!
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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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Aug 22, 20202 min read
DEA Interim Final Rule on Hemp
On August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published an Interim Final Rule (DEA IFR) on Implementation of the Agricultural...
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Oregon Hemp Program Rulemaking- Public Comment Period Open
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced the opening of a Public Comment Period for proposed rules to bring the Oregon...
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Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. Featured for Federal Advocacy Campaign
Natural Products Insider, a leading online publication for the natural foods, supplements and cosmeceuticals sector, published an article...
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Hemp Analytical Testing Laboratories
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Emergency Injury Disaster Loans for Agricultural Businesses Available NOW
This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. New...
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Are You Prepared for 2020 Hemp Growing Season?
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Employer Alert: Guidance for Employers on Coronavirus
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