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Jennifer Wu
Dec 9, 20241 min read
New and Updated Rules for Oregon Psilocybin Services
Rules for Oregon Psilocybin Services
Jennifer Wu
Dec 3, 20241 min read
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA to Host Dec. 11 Webinar on Available Resources for Industrial Hemp Producers and Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a webinar on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to share information on financial and...
Meghan Jones
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Senate Farm Bill Text Released! Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Includes Total THC Hemp Definition & New Regulations for Industrial Hemp!
Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Monday.
Meghan Jones
Nov 5, 20241 min read
ODA Scheduled to Adopt Presumptive Marijuana Testing Rules
ODA is scheduled to formally adopt temporary presumptive marijuana testing rules filed in July.
Ashley Hollis
Oct 10, 20244 min read
State of Hemp: Recent Policy Updates Across the U.S.
State by state update on 2024 state actions on hemp.
Ashley Hollis
Sep 18, 20243 min read
Public Hearing on OLCC Hemp Rulemaking - Implementing Rules for HB 4121
This morning the OLCC held its public hearing on the proposed rules for implementing HB 4121. The public comment period is still open!
Jennifer Wu
Aug 7, 20242 min read
OLCC Hemp Rules Package RAC Meeting
OLCC Hemp Implementation Rules Package RAC Meeting
Courtney N. Moran, LL.M.
May 27, 20243 min read
House Farm Bill & Miller Amendment Includes New Definition for Hemp at 0.3% total THC
House Farm Bill & Miller Amendment Includes New Definition for Hemp at 0.3% total THC
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Jan 20, 20211 min read
USDA Publishes Final Rules
On January 19, the USDA published the Final Rules for Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rules are scheduled to...
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Dec 28, 20202 min read
Pilot Programs Extended to 2022!
On December 27, the federal Omnibus Spending Bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) was signed into law, providing an extension of...
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Dec 4, 20202 min read
ODA has pulled back the State Plan submitted to USDA
ODA has officially announced the withdrawal of the State Plan submitted to USDA on August 14. This means Oregon will continue to operate...
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Nov 19, 20202 min read
SENATE SPENDING BILL URGES AMENDMENTS TO USDA IFR
Last week, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture passed out of Committee a proposed spending bill that includes key...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
2014 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...
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Sep 4, 20201 min read
SECOND IFR PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED by USDA
September 4, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just announced the opening of the second public comment period on the USDA...
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Aug 22, 20202 min read
DEA Interim Final Rule on Hemp
On August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published an Interim Final Rule (DEA IFR) on Implementation of the Agricultural...
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Aug 10, 20201 min read
Oregon Hemp Program Rulemaking- Public Comment Period Open
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced the opening of a Public Comment Period for proposed rules to bring the Oregon...
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Aug 5, 20201 min read
Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. Featured for Federal Advocacy Campaign
Natural Products Insider, a leading online publication for the natural foods, supplements and cosmeceuticals sector, published an article...
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Jun 17, 20202 min read
Hemp Analytical Testing Laboratories
Under the USDA Interim Final Rules, any laboratory testing THC concentration of hemp for compliance under the US Domestic Hemp Production...
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May 8, 20202 min read
Emergency Injury Disaster Loans for Agricultural Businesses Available NOW
This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. New...
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Apr 27, 20202 min read
Are You Prepared for 2020 Hemp Growing Season?
Are you prepared for the 2020 hemp growing season? Many rules, laws and policies have been put in place since the last hemp production...
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