MORE Good News (x2) from DC
Because of YOUR advocacy, we’ve been sharing a lot of good news for hemp recently from the nation’s capital. Today, we are excited to share two more developments to celebrate: 1. In-Process …
Farmers of Color Need Your Support
Today, the Board of Directors of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable unanimously vote to strongly endorse the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Read our endorsement letter here. We now ask …
USDA Releases Final Hemp Rule – We Need Your Input
This morning, the USDA released its long-awaited Final Rule on hemp production. Click here to review. The Rule will be officially published on January 19, with an effective date of March 22. …
UPDATE: More Good News for Hemp from Capitol Hill
Earlier today, we alerted you about the impending passage of report language that directs the USDA to protect the transportation and sale of in-process hemp extract that temporarily exceeds the 0.3% THC …
Congress Provides Regulatory Flexibility for US Hemp Farmers (Updated)
UPDATED (10/1) This morning, the President signed the Continuing Resolution referenced below. Thanks to all of our Hemp Supporters for their great work. When we raise our voices, we win! …
Great News for U.S. Farmers – Hemp is now Eligible for CFAP!
We did it! This morning, the USDA announced the release of another $14 billion under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), and this time, hemp farmers are eligible to apply. Earlier this spring, …
Hemp Not on USDA’s Stimulus Eligibility List…Yet
In late May, we shared with you the disappointing news that the USDA was not including hemp as an eligible crop under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This meant that hemp …
Fighting for Funding for (Hemp) Farmers – FFF
Last week, USDA announced that hemp farmers would be ineligible to apply for relief funding from the $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Our counsel contacted the agency, and within a …
Update on USDA Loan Programs for Hemp Farmers
Earlier this week, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) issued revised guidance on making direct and guaranteed loans to hemp producers. The revised guidance replaces earlier guidance from October 31, 2019. It …
Progress for Hemp Farmers in Capitol Hill COVID Relief
We’re excited to share some great news from Capitol Hill for hemp farmers. In last week’s Work from Home, Work for Hemp assignment, we asked you to contact the White House to …
