Ohio Senate passes a bill legalizing hemp, CBD products
A bill to legalize industrial hemp and the sale of CBD products passed through the Ohio Senate 30-0 on Thursday and now heads to the Ohio House for voting. The bill would also allow people to grow industrial grade hemp. “While industrial hemp and marijuana both derive from the same plant type, they possess many […]
The 2018 Farm Bill is now the Law of the Land
Now that President Trump has signed the 2018 Farm bill, here is our quick takeaway and what it means for the community. The 2018 Farm Bill officially reclassifies hemp for commercial uses after decades of statutes and legal enforcement confusing the distinction between marijuana and hemp. The Farm Bill individualizes between the two by removing […]
Farm Bill headed to President Trump after House Approval
The House of Representatives passed the farm bill by a vote of 369-47 today, sending the bill to President Trump to sign. President Trump has previously indicated he will sign the bill. However, timing is unclear. “It is fitting that the House today considers the farm bill because 28 years ago, another proud Texan — […]
The U.S. Senate just passed their version of the $867 Billion Farm Bill
In an 87-to-13 vote, the U.S. Senate approved legislation that allocates billions of dollars in subsidies to American farmers, legalizes hemp, bolsters farmers markets and rejects stricter limits on food stamps pushed by House Republicans. The legislation will now head to the House, where it is also expected to pass after lawmakers worked out a […]
The U.S. Senate passes Farm Bill to Legalize Hemp
CBD will finally become legal to grow in the United States after a bill was approved by the U.S. Senate today. The bipartisan legislation known as the Farm Bill passed by a vote of 86-11. Senator McConnell stated “I have heard from many Kentucky farmers who agree it’s time to remove the federal hurdles and give […]