Pictured is Justin and his son.
Big thanks to Justin Swanson, president of the Midwest Hemp Council for putting together this look at a few key issues to discuss with the rules. Take a look. The full 166 page document is linked up here as well as Justin’s take on some challenges and solutions.
A letter accompanying the Processor Handler renewals lays out new rules and concerns.
Section 781 changes everything. In 365 days, “hemp” shifts to a Total THC standard, finished products face a hard cap of 0.4 mg per container, and non‑naturally occurring or synthesized‑outside‑the‑plant cannabinoids are out. FDA will post critical cannabinoid lists within 90 days.
Legislation is needed to move the Industrial Hemp Program to the USDA. We have a small window to accomplish this to save farmers the grower fees for next season.