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The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act of 2021 was introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), its goal to address problems that have plagued hemp CBD for years and would make life easier for farmers and processors hemmed in by drug warrioring regulators. “For years, I’ve led the fight in Washington to restore one of Kentucky’s most historically vital crops by legalizing industrial hemp,” said Paul. “My legislation will help this growing industry reach its full economic potential.�...

Humboldt County, Calif., Bans Industrial Hemp Production The ban turns a temporary moratorium into permanent policy in one of the worlds most well-known cannabis cultivation markets. After continually kicking a temporary moratorium down the road for the past few years, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors decided last week to permanently ban industrial hemp cultivation. It’s a policy move notable mostly for the backdrop of cannabis cultivation in the county, part of California’s Emeral...

Hemp industry stakeholders this week announced survey results regarding industry attitudes towards a hemp chec...

Stephen Ward, Oregon State University CENTER OF ATTENTION: Oregon State University is home to the Global Hemp Innovation Center, and will be the host of a virtual event covering a range of topics related to the crop. Oregon State University is hosting the National Hemp Symposium in February. Jan 29, 2021 Just where is the hemp industry going? What are the market opportunities for this new crop? Those are questions that will be addressed at the first-ever National Hemp...

FDA yanks pending CBD enforcement proposal The White House Office of Management and Budget pulled six FDA guidances and rules from its review, including the proposal "Cannabidiol Enforcement Policy; Draft Guidance for Industry" — handing the CBD industry yet another setback. The move was prompted by President Joe Biden’s freeze on all regulations issued by the previous administration that have not yet gone into effect.  The withdrawal follows a Biden administrat...

Before leaving town, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced the appointment of 67 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.  A complete list of committee members are available at fas.usda.gov/atacs and includes a who’s who of influential voices from commodity groups to agribusinesses. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the U.S. agricultural communit...

NIHC Announces Partnership With Food Safety Net Services News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Industrial Hemp Council today announced a partnership and welcomed its newest member Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) to its ranks. FSNS has been a leader in safeguarding our nations food supply through its network of accredited laboratories. With a cornerstone focused on safety, FSNS continues to strategically expand national se...