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USDA PUBLISHES US HEMP CULTIVATION RULES
On January 19th, the USDA published their final federal ruling for hemp production. State regulations vary under this ruling though.
Key updates:
On January 19th, the USDA published their final federal ruling for hemp production. State regulations vary under this ruling though.
Key updates:
- Federal harvest window increased to 30 days (from 15).
- A step towards more consistent sampling methodologies through performance-based approaches and clearer direction.
- Extended the use of non-DEA registered labs for THC testing through December 31, 2021.
- The negligence threshold has been increased from 0.5% to 1.0% for plants exceeding the federally legal THC limit of 0.3%
- USDA AMS will release alternative disposal methods to expand methods of destruction.