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Hemp Industry Under Threat and Comer Seeks Support
on Sep 23 2025
At a recent congressional hearing on cannabis policy, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) made one thing clear: the FDA’s refusal to regulate CBD is hurting farmers, entrepreneurs, and consumers. Without federal clarity, the hemp industry has been forced to operate in uncertainty, leaving responsible businesses at risk while opening the door for bad actors.
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AHAA Monthly Impact: Aug-Sept 2025 | How AHAA Stopped Hemp From Getting Sidelined This Month
on Sep 15 2025
This August, the fight for hemp played out in quiet but powerful ways in Washington. While the headlines focused on Congress scrambling to pass a continuing resolution, AHAA was working behind the scenes to make sure hemp didn’t get caught in the crossfire.
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Hemp's Hidden Enemy: How the 2026 Farm Bill Threatens Legal Cannabis
on Jul 31 2025
The hemp industry faces an existential threat hidden within the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill. Proposed changes would redefine hemp, ban key cannabinoid products, and transfer enforcement to hostile agencies, effectively dismantling the industry. With just 60 days to act, this is a critical moment for small businesses, consumer choice, and fair competition.
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The 2026 Farm Bill: A Backdoor Ban That Could Kill Hemp Forever
on Jul 24 2025
The hemp industry faces its greatest existential threat since prohibition. Hidden within the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill lies language that could eliminate legal hemp products overnight—not through public debate, but through bureaucratic sleight of hand. This legislation threatens jobs, tax revenue, and consumer access to safe alternatives, all while benefiting corporate marijuana monopolies. Time is running out to act.