AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AMERICA

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House Ways and Means Committee05/09/24
Senate Agriculture CommitteeGus Barker05/04/23

Ag News

USDA finalizes hemp rule

Jan. 19, 2021

The USDA issued its final rule regulating the production of hemp. The rule—which takes effect March 22—includes licensing and recordkeeping requirements, procedures for testing THC levels, compliance provisions, and more.

In an October comment letter, ICBA said hemp production could introduce a significant new market for U.S. farmers and ranchers if the regulatory framework helps producers and lenders with production and marketing while ensuring adequate risk management tools are available.