Dec 4, 20202 min read

ODA has pulled back the State Plan submitted to USDA

ODA has officially announced the withdrawal of the State Plan submitted to USDA on August 14. This means Oregon will continue to operate...

Nov 19, 20202 min read

SENATE SPENDING BILL URGES AMENDMENTS TO USDA IFR

Last week, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture passed out of Committee a proposed spending bill that includes key...

Apr 27, 20202 min read

Are You Prepared for 2020 Hemp Growing Season?

Are you prepared for the 2020 hemp growing season? Many rules, laws and policies have been put in place since the last hemp production...

Mar 11, 20202 min read

2014 vs. 2018 Farm Bill – A Comparison

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a very helpful infographic for understanding the new 2018 Farm Bill hemp...

Feb 28, 20202 min read

Disposal of Non-Compliant Hemp Plants

USDA Enforcement Discretion Update: DEA Provides Options for Labs, Disposal of Non-Compliant Hemp Plants WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2020 — The...

Nov 22, 20191 min read

Senators Wyden & Merkley Send Letter to USDA Secretary Purdue on Hemp IFR

On November 20, 2019 Oregon hemp advocates Senator Wyden and Senator Merkley submitted a letter to USDA Secretary Purdue outlining...

May 30, 20192 min read

USDA Office of General Counsel Opinion on New Hemp Authorities

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the USDA has issued a legal opinion to address questions regarding several of the hemp-related...

Feb 28, 20196 min read

USDA 2018 Farm Bill Public Hearing – Testimony On Hemp Legalization Implementation by Courtney

On February 26, the United States Department of Agriculture held a special Public Hearing on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill....

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