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The 2026 Farm Bill: A Backdoor Ban That Could Kill Hemp Forever

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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.