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**Federal Farm Bill Update** The "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024" House version has been released. Key points: - Cultivation rules for "industrial hemp" are now easier and more affordable. - "Hemp grown for cannabinoid extraction" faces tighter regulations and remains under FDA oversight. - "Hemp" definition remains unchanged. - New categories: "hemp grown for cannabinoid extraction" vs. "industrial hemp". - FDA will regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products. - USDA, not DEA, will register labs. - State and tribal plans must specify the type of hemp being grown. - States may require certified seeds and choose not to disqualify industrial hemp producers with felonies. - States can reduce or eliminate sampling/testing for industrial hemp. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghiSGWGB #FarmBill2024 #HempIndustry #AgricultureUpdates

Georgia governor signs off on bill regulating hemp products! Georgia’s governor signed off on a bill aimed at #regulating #hemp-derived #products and growing the state’s hemp #industry. According to the Capitol Beat News Service, Senate Bill 494, signed into law Tuesday, will: * Provide for the issuance of manufacturer licenses, wholesale consumable-hemp permits and consumable-hemp retail establishment licenses. * Require testing labs to be registered. * Close the “THCA” loophole by redefining delta-9 THC. (THCA is THC’s biosynthetic precursor that must be heated in order to be converted into THC.) * Prohibit sales of hemp-derived products, including CBD, to anyone younger than 21 The General Assembly passed the #bill, aka the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, and sent it to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature in April. It has been up to individual #states, such as Georgia, to decide how to #regulate #hemp-derived #products since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. That legislation #legalized hemp, but it also #triggered the boom in #delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp-derived #cannabinoids. https://lnkd.in/gFwxhumY

Georgia governor signs off on bill regulating hemp products! Georgia’s governor signed off on a bill aimed at #regulating #hemp-derived products and growing the state’s hemp #industry. According to the Capitol Beat News Service, Senate Bill 494, signed into law Tuesday, will: 1. Provide for the issuance of manufacturer #licenses, #wholesale consumable-hemp permits and #consumable-hemp retail establishment licenses. 2. Require testing labs to be registered. 3. Close the “THCA” loophole by redefining #delta-9 THC. (THCA is THC’s biosynthetic precursor that must be heated in order to be converted into THC.) 4. Prohibit sales of hemp-derived products, including CBD, to anyone younger than 21 The General Assembly passed the bill, aka the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, and sent it to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature in April. https://lnkd.in/gqMGJWrs

USDA Set To Launch Latest National Survey Of Hemp Farmers To Better Understand Industry Trends: Survey results "will provide critical data about the hemp industry" for stakeholders, regulators and lawmakers.

To be recognized as a commodity, then we must act as one ... one plant, one path; perhaps two or three lanes, but one path. #onevoice #getoutofourownway #maturingindustry #foodfuelfiber *** As lawmakers prepare to once again take up large-scale agriculture legislation in the new session, congressional researchers are providing an overview of the policy landscape around hemp—emphasizing the divides around various cannabis-related proposals among legislators, stakeholders and advocates. In a report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) that was published this month, analysts discussed the economic conditions surrounding the hemp industry and different relevant considerations for lawmakers who are expected to take up the Farm Bill again this year. “Hemp industry priorities for the next farm bill vary by national and regional groups, often with diverging policy goals and priorities, thus complicating policymaking,” CRS said. “These priorities often are tied to the primary hemp products a group produces and/or represents or to the part of the hemp plant used."

We have a draft Farm Bill from the House Agricultural Committee. If you don't feel like perusing through 942 pages (relevant hemp provisions can be found at pages 740-751), below are a few highlights: ·??New proposed definition: HEMP GROWN FOR CANNABINOID EXTRACTION.—The term ‘hemp grown for cannabinoid extraction’ means any hemp grown for purposes of extracting cannabinoids intended for human or animal consumption, inhalation, or topical use. ·??New proposed definition for industrial hemp, primarily hemp produced for grain, fiber, oil, immature plants, research plants, and certain non-cannabinoid derivatives ·?Elimination of 10 year felony controlled substance conviction for producers only ·?Method for USDA to certify accredited testing labs I certainly expect we see further development pertaining to "Hemp Grown for Cannabinoid Extraction." More to come after the Ag Committee meeting next week. Draft Bill: https://lnkd.in/gsyscZYV #farmbill #hemp #hempindustry #thc

Happy #fourthofjuly and #independenceday to everyone in the #USA. We know many people have off today while some are still working but we wanted to use this as an opportunity to share the historic relationship with this country and #cannabis and #hemp. Today, we are reflecting on the modern hemp industry, which has risen from the aftermath of the #drugwar. As leading experts in #labtesting and #cannabissafety, Digamma Consulting sees enormous potential in the #hempindustry. However, issues like #syntheticcannabinoids and heavy metals pose serious health risks due to the lack of #safetytesting. Consumers can easily access #hempproducts without proper safeguards, creating an unsafe environment. Over the past month, Digamma has investigated the hemp industry to educate consumers and regulators, offering science-based safety solutions to existing problems. By raising awareness and providing clear guidance, we aim to ensure the hemp industry prioritizes consumer safety. On this Fourth of July, we share our findings on hemp's importance in American life. Follow the links for free access to our blog series and comprehensive white paper exploring these issues in depth. Together, we can build a safer, more regulated hemp industry. Link to Digamma Consulting’s white paper:? The Federal Recreational Hemp Phenomenon ?https://lnkd.in/dCtQmrbD In conclusion, here are a few interesting historical hemp facts to share at your 4th of July celebration. Enjoy! ? During the colonial era of American history, farmers were legally required to grow hemp, in some colonies, like Virginia, due to its importance for producing rope, sails, and clothing.? George Washington grew hemp at his Mount Vernon plantation, and, even today, the historic site has a model hemp farm. The U.S. government produced "Hemp for Victory," during World War II to promote hemp cultivation. The film was re-discovered by world-renowned hemp advocate Jack Herer, at the Library of Congress in the 1980s. Watch it here: Hemp For Victory - USDA Full Official 1942. ? As always, contact Digamma Consulting for cannabis and hemp lab testing expertise. Let’s work together to create a safe and lasting cannabis industry! Thank you to Debby Goldsberry and Emerald Scientific for their amazing help on this hemp series!

WHY SHOULD FARMERS GROW MORE HEMP? We want more hemp fiber grown in the United States because of the variety of uses in textiles, food, feed, building materials, and automobile manufacturing. All of this would be created in a carbon-neutral industry that, if global regulators are serious about meeting our climate change obligations, would understand the full value of the industrial hemp industry. Growers, producers, manufacturers, and everyone else in the hemp supply chain remain bullish on hemp’s ability to be a carbon-neutral and climate-smart commodity. However, the challenges for US Growers and regulators remain not what to do with the plant but the regulatory scheme around it. The USDA supports the NIHC through its participation in the Market Access Program (MAP). The goal is simple, help create a global market for US industrial hemp. However, that task is fraught with challenges internationally and throughout the federal system, where US states impose their cannabis regulations, which often confuse hemp with its higher THC cousin, marijuana. This type of roadblock is an unfortunate consequence of federal and state lawmakers not understanding the full potential of hemp after years of cannabis prohibition. But it's not just American regulators who provide roadblocks; it’s also the international governing bodies. Be they organizations like the European Union or regulators in individual countries. Our participation in the Market Access Program seeks a more well-rounded understanding of cannabis and its potential to create jobs and contribute to a cleaner environment. Growing hemp is good for the US economy, world economy, and individual farmsteads. The market is there. In the US we’re building healthy hemp homes from hemp material imported from Europe. There’s an opportunity for American farmers to diversify their crops and make more profit. Become a part of the solution, join NIHC, and find out how your farm can be a force for a stronger economy. #JustHemp

Australia's industrial hemp industry faces similar obstacles as its American counterpart, with both grappling with intricate regulations, uninformed government entities and state agriculture departments. However, what sets them apart is the need for forward-thinking strategies to cultivate sustainable markets and products. As usual, Australia has lagged behind in this regard, lacking the foresight to anticipate a promote the various industries that can benefit from hemp, including premium textiles, food, construction materials, carbon sequestration and eco-friendly alternatives to wasteful packaging. Without proactive support and investment in research and development, Australia risks missing out on harnessing the immense potential of hemp.

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