Tennessee approves new restrictions on THC just before 4/20. What's the difference between hemp and marijuana? What to know

Tennessee approves new restrictions on THC just before 4/20. What's the difference between hemp and marijuana? What to know

On April 17, Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that would implement stricter regulations on hemp and THC products. Here's what to know.

South Dakota leads U.S. hemp industry, though USDA report shows Texas rapidly gaining ground

Hemp plant (NRCS photo, Brandon O’Connor)South Dakota continued to expand its industrial hemp footprint in 2024 as Texas quickly gained ground, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Hemp Report. As defined in the 2018 Farm Bill, the term “hemp” is a cannabis plant with a no more than 0.3% concentration of the chemical that results in a high, known as THC. According to the report, which was released on Thursday, South Dakota …

Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud

(The Texas Tribune) -- Andrew Hill, who studied and farmed hemp in California before it was legal in Texas, was a keynote speaker at the state’s first-ever agricultural hemp expo in Dallas in 2019. Amid considerable hype and excitement that followed the recent federal legalization of hemp, Hill tried to warn farmers that the industry wasn’t as profitable as state officials and seed vendors were pitching. “There were guys running around telling f…

Bill Updates in Nine States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas – U.S. Hemp Roundtable

Alabama: HB 445, which limits hemp beverages to 5mg THC per serving and restricts sales to liquor stores, is being fast-tracked for a Senate floor vote ahead of the May 7 session deadline. (more info)Arizona: While hemp-ban bills were defeated, an AG opinion deems most hemp products illegal with enforcement set for April 24, prompting a legal challenge from HITA for which they are requesting monetary support. (more info)Arkanses: HB 533, which w…

Texas Hemp Farmers Fear Full THC Ban Would Nip Industry in the Bud

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Andrew Hill, who studied and farmed hemp in California before it was legal in Texas, was a keynote speaker at the state’s first-ever agricultural hemp expo in Dallas in 2019. Amid considerable hype and excitement that followed the recent federal legalization of hemp, Hill tried to warn farmers that the industry wasn’t as profitable as state officials and seed vendors were pitching. Learn More Here.