Farm Bill

Legality of hemp-derived cannabinoids put on hold another year

05-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The recent stopgap extension of the Farm Bill means more of the same: Uncertainty for the US hemp industry.

Pressure mounts on FDA to regulate CBD

31-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Lawmakers and stakeholders assembled for a congressional hearing on July 27 to highlight how FDA’s refusal to regulate CBD is threatening consumer access to safe products.

CBD stakeholder’s call: “It’s really in Congress’ hands”

01-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

With the ongoing theme of safety, FDA recently addressed CBD. While offering up several potential scenarios, the Agency said the CBD marketplace ultimately rests in the hands of Congress.

Floyd Landis on the industry issue that keeps him on at night

11-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

CBD sellers were holding onto hope that the FDA would regulate CBD in order to stabilize the industry and give customers confidence, but the lack of guidance has left business owners like Landis feeling trapped.

Bipartisan house bills reintroduced to regulate CBD in food, dietary supplements

20-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Does the legislation have legs or is it just for optics? Stakeholders agree the bills are a step in a positive direction, but what impact they will have, if any, is yet to be seen.

DEA: Delta-8 and -9 THCO are controlled substances

02-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Once seen as a legal alternative to marijuana, the Agency is making it clear that synthetic cannabinoids are illegal under the Controlled Substances Act.

House Oversight chair to FDA: Enough is enough

17-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

FDA’s failure to act on CBD created a space for bad actors and poor products to thrive, now the chairman—and the industry—want answers.

FDA to reveal CBD oversight plans soon

06-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

After dragging its feet for nearly five years, the agency is gearing up to make big moves.

The blurred lines of the legality of Delta-8

22-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Months ago, many may not have even been aware of the existence of this cannabis compound. Today, Delta-8 is the fastest-growing category of hemp products, with US sales of products listing Delta-8 jumping 144% from a year earlier, according to cannabis...

Congress extends hemp pilot program

01-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The Senate passed a continuing resolution Wednesday that provides short term funding in a move that will prevent a government shutdown. The resolution also included the House’s language to extend the hemp pilot program through September of 2021.

Canadian cannabis giant enters US market

21-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Canada's Aurora Cannabis Inc. just announced it will acquire American hemp retailer Reliva LLC. The duo expects to be positioned as a meaningful player in the United States, the world’s largest cannabinoid market.

NutraCast Podcast: Patrick McCarthy on CBD research and regulation

17-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In recent months the FDA has been trying to figure out how to get the CBD market under control, with the focus on safety. Patrick McCarthy, CEO of Validcare, a cannabis sector-focused health and wellness research company, said the FDA is not going to...

CBD paves way for marijuana leniency in NFL

16-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As legal marijuana expansion continues, advocates point out that it is a safer alternative to prescription opioids for athletes to manage their pain. Thanks to a new agreement, NFL players have that option.

Growing concerns prompt senators to urge USDA to adopt new hemp rules

27-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Sparked by proposed US Department of Agriculture regulations that would drastically alter the certification process for industrial hemp, two lawmakers from Oregon want the agency to make several changes before it finalizes rules for the US Domestic Hemp...

Farm Bill passes House, includes language for vitamin and mineral supplements purchase using SNAP

22-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Industry celebrates inclusion of vitamin and mineral supplements language in the House’s recently updated and passed Farm Bill. One industry expert said that more work still needs to be done to get similar provisions in the Senate version of the Bill.