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Recriminalization Extension Buys Time, But Hemp Needs Certainty

There was hope that the hemp industry and regulators could come together for market clarity. What the market didn’t expect, however, was that regulators would fight dirty.

January 29, 2026

Scott Mazza, Co-founder of Vitality CBD and Certified Headies

Get updated on the actions that could eliminate 95% of the current hemp market, a $28 billion industry supporting more than 300,000 jobs across the country.

Hemp Industry Under Fire

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable condemns new efforts to "recriminalize hemp products," calling it a harmful decision that threatens to eliminate America’s $28.4 billion hemp industry.

November 18, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Representatives from the hemp industry are vowing to keep up the fight against government restrictions impacting the hemp-derived THC industry.

U.S. Hemp Roundtable Responds to CA Hemp Bill

State legislators were urged to vote against the Assembly Bill

August 20, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Jonathan Miller issues statement regarding the latest developments.

United Hemp Industry Releases 7 Key Objectives for 2024 Farm Bill

This is the first time hemp industry leaders have joined together in alignment on a strategic legislative agenda.Take a look at their asks.

January 9, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

As negotiations for the next U.S. Farm Bill commence, a united hemp industry has come together to advocate for the inclusion of seven critical objectives.

The Latest in the Push for Regulation of Hemp Products Such as CBD

A bill to establish a framework for the FDA to regulate hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive has been reintroduced, and Congress is formally scrutinizing FDA's inaction on hemp products such as CBD.

July 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

A bill to establish a framework for the FDA to regulate hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive has been reintroduced, and Congress is formally scrutinizing FDA's inaction on hemp products such as CBD.

UNPA and HIA Work to Advance Hemp Extract Research, Safety and Quality Standards

June 9, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Salt Lake City, UT--In an effort to advance hemp extract product research, safety, identity and quality standards, the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement with the Hemp Industries Association (HIA). UNPA noted in a press released that cooperation between the dietary supplement and hemp...

Hemp History Week Showcases Sustainability and Education

April 10, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Phoenix, AZ--From June 3-9, Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and the hemp industry community will celebrate the 10th annual Hemp History Week by raising awareness and educating the public, according to a press release. During the campaign, natural product retailers, hemp advocates and HIA chapters across the country will be hosting over...