Episode Details

Congress has advanced a new version of the U.S. Farm Bill that includes updated hemp provisions, but notably lawmakers did not include the delay hemp stakeholders were requesting for a federal THC ban. That decision could have major consequences for the fast-growing hemp-derived cannabinoid market.In this episode of TDR Cannabis in Five presented by Flowhub, host Shadd Dales breaks down what just happened in Washington and why it matters for both the hemp industry and the broader cannabis sector.The issue traces back to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which legalized hemp federally by defining it as cannabis containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. While the law removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, it also created what many now refer to as the “hemp loophole.”Because the legislation focused only on delta-9 THC, companies were able to sell intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC and high-THCA products. Over time, that loophole helped create a multi-billion-dollar hemp cannabinoid market sold across smoke shops, convenience stores and online retailers nationwide.Now lawmakers are moving to tighten those rules by shifting to a “total THC” standard, which would count all forms of THC rather than just delta-9.At the same time, Washington is moving closer to federal cannabis rescheduling under the Controlled Substances Act.With hemp regulation and marijuana policy reform unfolding simultaneously, the next phase of cannabis regulation in the United States could be shaped by how these two policy tracks intersect.#CannabisNews #FarmBill #HempIndustry #CannabisPolicy #THCBan #CannabisRegulation #CannabisReform #Delta8 #CannabisIndustry #TDRCannabisWant to see more Cannabis Reform videos?🎬    • Why Rescheduling Alone Won’t Fix Cannabis ...  🎬    • Massachusetts Voters Reject Cannabis Rollb...  🎬    • Can Cannabis Rescheduling Happen During Wa...  🎬    • Federal Hemp Ban: What’s Actually Targeted...  Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Twitter:

Listen Now