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The 2026 Farm Bill draft aims to stabilize industrial hemp by cutting red tape for fiber and grain farmers, reducing testing burdens, and removing DEA-registered lab requirements. By creating a dedicated “industrial only” designation, the bill treats hemp as a legitimate agricultural commodity while allowing former felons back into the industry.
Conversely, the bill spells trouble for cannabinoid farmers. It effectively closes the “THC loophole” by adopting a 0.3% total THC standard (including THCA), aligning with a looming federal ban on intoxicating hemp products. While some lawmakers are pushing for a two-year delay to protect current inventories, the current proposal prioritizes traditional agriculture over the hemp-derived intoxicant market. Read the full story.
Referenced article written by Tony Lange. Published on February 16, 2026 by Cannabis Business Times.
