scottmichaelrubensJan 20, 20211 minUSDA Publishes Final RulesOn January 19, the USDA published the Final Rules for Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rules are scheduled to...
scottmichaelrubensDec 28, 20202 minPilot Programs Extended to 2022!On December 27, the federal Omnibus Spending Bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) was signed into law, providing an extension of...
scottmichaelrubensOct 8, 20201 minCapital Press Interviews Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. on Congressional Extension of 2014 Farm BillThrough the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress and signed into law on Oct 1., the extension of 2014 Farm Bill Hemp Pilot Program...
scottmichaelrubensOct 1, 20201 min2014 Farm Bill Pilot Program Authority EXTENDED!Early this morning the President signed into law a Continuing Resolution (CR), a short-term “stopgap” spending bill that extends current...
scottmichaelrubensSep 4, 20201 minSECOND IFR PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED by USDASeptember 4, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just announced the opening of the second public comment period on the USDA...
scottmichaelrubensJun 17, 20202 minHemp Analytical Testing LaboratoriesUnder the USDA Interim Final Rules, any laboratory testing THC concentration of hemp for compliance under the US Domestic Hemp Production...
scottmichaelrubensJun 15, 20201 minOregon Hemp Convention Digital SummitThe Oregon Hemp Convention Digital Summit June 17-19, 2020 is your chance to learn directly from industry leaders all from the comfort of...
scottmichaelrubensMay 19, 20201 minUPS Oregon Hemp Shippers Program ReleasedWe are excited to announce the roll out of the UPS Oregon Hemp Shippers Program! Due to the growing demand for hemp shipping options, UPS...
scottmichaelrubensMay 12, 20203 minInTheWeedsLive Video Podcast – May 12, 2020Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. on InTheWeedsLive Podcast Please join Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. on this episode of intheweedslive – A podcast...
scottmichaelrubensMay 12, 20201 minJoin the Hemp for Our Future Campaign!Hemp For Our Future Hemp for our Future is a social responsibility campaign to support the donation of hemp-based materials, products,...
scottmichaelrubensMay 8, 20202 minEmergency Injury Disaster Loans for Agricultural Businesses Available NOWThis loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. New...
scottmichaelrubensMay 5, 20202 minHemp For Our FutureJoin the helpers of the world and affect positive change in our communities! Hemp For Our Future Please join EARTH Law, LLC, and other...
scottmichaelrubensApr 23, 20201 minCOVID-19 & Cannabis/Hemp Webinar – APRIL 23, 2020EARTH Law LLC founding Principal and Oregon Industrial Hemp Farmers Association President Courtney N. Moran, LL,M. joined Jesse Bontecou...
scottmichaelrubensApr 22, 20202 minHappy Earth Day from EARTH LawHappy EARTH Day from your friends at EARTH Law, LLC! Today we celebrate the 50th Annivserary of Earth Day! As Jack Herer, author of The...
scottmichaelrubensMar 11, 20202 min2014 vs. 2018 Farm Bill – A ComparisonThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a very helpful infographic for understanding the new 2018 Farm Bill hemp...
scottmichaelrubensMar 6, 20202 minFDA Report on CBDThe US Food and Drug Administration has published a Report to the US House Committee on Appropriations and the US Senate Committee on...
scottmichaelrubensDec 18, 20192 minUSDA IFR Comment Deadline Extended to January 29, 2020!As requested by our founding principal and leading hemp expert Courtney N. Moran, LL.M., the USDA granted a 30 day extension to the US...
scottmichaelrubensNov 22, 20191 minSenators Wyden & Merkley Send Letter to USDA Secretary Purdue on Hemp IFROn November 20, 2019 Oregon hemp advocates Senator Wyden and Senator Merkley submitted a letter to USDA Secretary Purdue outlining...
scottmichaelrubensNov 8, 20191 minUSDA Interim Final Rule Update & Guidance DocumentsThe USDA released the US Domestic Hemp Production Program Interim Final Rule on October 31, 2019. You can read more about this...
scottmichaelrubensNov 1, 20195 minUSDA Publishes Interim Final Rules For Domestic Hemp Production!On October 31, 2019 the USDA published the Interim Final Rules (IFR) for Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program....