2018 Farm Bill
Coverage of 2018 Farm Bill in the Nexus archive.
- Hemp businesses, consumers fear impacts of federal ban
Hemp businesses and consumers fear the impact of a potential federal ban as a new provision in an appropriations bill seeks to narrow the legal definition of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp cultivation, fueling a $28.4 billion industry with 300,000 jobs, but stricter THC limits could render many products illegal by November 2024.
- Ohio federal judge issues preliminary injunction allowing ten businesses to sell hemp products
A federal judge in Ohio issued a preliminary injunction allowing ten businesses to continue selling hemp products and THC beverages while a lawsuit challenging a state law prohibiting such products proceeds. The businesses are suing county and municipal prosecutors over the new law, and Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson criticized the decision for creating confusion and safety risks.
- Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regs for hemp, marijuana shift
Farmers and retailers in Virginia face uncertainty as federal hemp regulations set to take effect in November and a state legal cannabis market planned for July 2024 create regulatory challenges. Businesses like Barbara Biddle’s hemp stores and Graham Redfern’s hemp farm worry about products becoming illegal due to shifting THC limits and stricter state laws.