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...
scottmichaelrubensDec 4, 20202 minODA has pulled back the State Plan submitted to USDAODA has officially announced the withdrawal of the State Plan submitted to USDA on August 14. This means Oregon will continue to operate...
scottmichaelrubensNov 19, 20202 minSENATE SPENDING BILL URGES AMENDMENTS TO USDA IFRLast week, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture passed out of Committee a proposed spending bill that includes key...
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...
scottmichaelrubensAug 22, 20202 minDEA Interim Final Rule on HempOn August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published an Interim Final Rule (DEA IFR) on Implementation of the Agricultural...
scottmichaelrubensAug 10, 20201 minOregon Hemp Program Rulemaking- Public Comment Period OpenThe Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced the opening of a Public Comment Period for proposed rules to bring the Oregon...
scottmichaelrubensAug 5, 20201 minCourtney N. Moran, LL.M. Featured for Federal Advocacy CampaignNatural Products Insider, a leading online publication for the natural foods, supplements and cosmeceuticals sector, published an article...
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...
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...
scottmichaelrubensApr 28, 20202 minAre 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...
scottmichaelrubensMar 16, 20203 minEmployer Alert: Guidance for Employers on CoronavirusOregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno and Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle have made a joint statement of guidance for employers regarding...
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...
scottmichaelrubensFeb 28, 20202 minDisposal of Non-Compliant Hemp PlantsUSDA Enforcement Discretion Update: DEA Provides Options for Labs, Disposal of Non-Compliant Hemp Plants WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2020 — The...
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....