The 2014 Farm Bill included a provision for university-led research into hemp cultivation, processing, and business development via state-initiated programs. Some individual states permitted hemp cultivation through their agriculture agencies while maintaining a required research component for participating farmers.

Jason Kikel

October 27, 2020

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On October 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its interim final rules for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program with a 60-day period allowed for comments.

Susan Gunelius

November 13, 2019

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