The ambiguity surrounding the legalization of hemp and CBD continues with Illinois legalizing the farming of hemp and Alabama electing to crack down on CBD products. Gov. Bruce Rauner of Illinois on Aug. 25 signed the Industrial Hemp Act legalizing the farming of hemp. The act allows for its use...
The 11th hour email deluge that helped preserve the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, is just the beginning of what will be a vigorous fight. As Bette Davis famously said in movie classic All About Eve, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” On the eve of...
The Farm Bill has passed the Senate Agriculture Committee with a 20-1 vote, with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) being the sole "no" vote after his amendment was not attached to the proposed bill. The bill will now move to a vote on the Senate floor, but Grassley may yet attempt...
The American Conference Institute in collaboration with the Council for Responsible Nutrition is hosting the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements which will be taking place at New York City in the Intercontinental Time Square from June 18-20. It is a time for transition for the industry with...
Indianapolis, IN - Dozens of Indiana businesses that sell products with CBD oil in them can breathe a little easier. The Indiana Tobacco and Alcohol Commission (TAC) and its enforcement agency, the Indiana State Excise Police, have dismissed cases filed against the stores for selling CBD oil. The state will also...
According to the Washington Post, a bill has been introduced that would double the budget for the USDA’s oversight of the organic industry to $24 million over the next 5 years. Rep. John J. Faso (R-NY) presented the legislation, which has 33 House co-sponsors, because of the growing confusion around...
