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The U.S. Department of Justice on April 23 immediately reclassified state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, marking the most significant shift in federal drug policy in decades, though shares ...

Growers say the USDA hemp testing rules 2025 delay is a lifeline for the industry. Farmers welcomed the extension of the USDA hemp testing rules 2025 until December 31, calling it crucial to protect harvests and prevent costly compliance bottlenec...

USDA says more DEA-certified labs are needed before strict enforcement begins. The USDA delayed the DEA lab requirement for hemp testing until December 31, 2025, citing limited lab availability and industry concerns. Washington, D.C., February ...

Farmers gain temporary relief from mandatory DEA-registered lab requirements. The USDA hemp testing deadline has been extended until December 31, 2025, delaying the requirement that all hemp samples be tested by DEA-registered laboratories. Was...

Federal grant supports development of hempcrete and insulated siding materials. In March 2024, U.S. researchers received $1.5 million in federal funding to develop hemp-based materials such as hempcrete and insulation siding. The award reflects gr...

Lawmakers considered revising hemp’s legal definition to account for total THC, sparking calls for a 1% threshold. In 2024, Congress debated changing how hemp THC levels are measured, moving from delta-9 THC to “total THC.” Industry groups warned ...

Outdoor floral hemp and consumer demand for sustainable goods drive industry rebound. The 2024 U.S. hemp market value rose to $445 million, a 40% increase from 2023, according to federal data. Gains came from outdoor floral hemp production and exp...