Hemp farmers must decide right now what to plant for 2026, but nobody can tell them whether their crop will be legal by the time it’s harvested in November. Industry stakeholders weigh in on the HEMP Act. AHPA President Graham Rigby calls it a ‘starting point’ that must prioritize consumer safety through rigorous scientific assessment.
2026 Farm Bill Draft Would Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers
The new Farm Bill protects industrial hemp farmers but offers zero protection for the cannabinoid products—like CBD oils and gummies—that millions of consumers use every day. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson filed the 802-page Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567).