2023 Farm Bill

Harris Sliwoski, an international law firm experienced in cannabis law, outlines four major risks facing the cannabis industry in 2024, each presenting unique challenges for businesses and investors. Illegal Market Growth The persistence and growth of the illegal cannabis market continue to...

In 2022, the farm-level value of total utilized hemp production amounted to $238.4 million, a notable decrease from $824 million in 2021. This encompassed all production types and market segments, with floral hemp dominating in 2022, commanding higher market prices than other hemp products. In the...

A ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R) recently indicated that a congressional farm bill might need a deadline extension. What happened: Washington lawmakers failed to pass the bill by the end-of-September deadline and now have a...

In a recent announcement that could shape the future of the U.S. hemp industry, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) declared that a genetically modified hemp plant developed by Growing Together Research Inc. “may be safely grown and bred” in the country. What Happened The Fort...