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Pingree Urges USDA to Look Beyond Cotton in Push to Rebuild American Textiles

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a longtime organic farmer and leader in Congress for sustainable agriculture and reducing pollution from fast fashion, is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen federal support for American-grown and American-made natural fibers. In a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Pingree urged the Department to build on its recently announced “Great American Cotton…

Morris BeegleJune 19, 2026

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DEA Faces Dual Lawsuits Over HHC

By: RootSource Media, The legal battle over hemp-derived cannabinoids escalated this week as two hemp companies filed federal lawsuits challenging the DEA's decision to classify Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as a Schedule I controlled substance. IHC Investments and Bluestar Operations have filed separate petitions in the Ninth and Fourth Circuit Courts of Appeals, arguing that the DEA exceeded its authority by attempting…

Morris BeegleJune 2, 2026

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US House Passes 2026 Farm Bill; Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban Remains

Those banking on the 2026 Farm Bill to change the course of federal policy surrounding intoxicating hemp products must now take their concerns to the Senate. The U.S. House voted, 224-200, on April 30 to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the 2026 Farm Bill), legislation that regularly addresses the nation’s agriculture and food policies by, in part,…

Morris BeegleApril 30, 2026

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General Mills CEO Highlights Regenerative Agriculture and Emissions Progress in 2026 Report

General Mills has published its 2026 Global Responsibility Report, detailing progress across its key focus areas of Food, Planet and People during fiscal 2025, including expanded regenerative agriculture efforts, emissions reductions and charitable giving.

Morris BeegleApril 16, 2026

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Lung Tam hemp weaving village keeps tradition alive

Amid the rocky plateau of Ha Giang, Mong women in Lung Tam commune, Tuyen Quang province continue to transform traditional hemp weaving into distinctive, practical cultural products.

Morris BeegleApril 15, 2026

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Anti-Marijuana Groups File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Hemp CBD And THC Medicare Coverage Plan

A coalition of anti-marijuana organizations is suing the Trump administration over a novel initiative set to launch this week to widen the availability of CBD and THC for certain patients by covering hemp-derived products under select federal health insurance programs. Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and nine other drug prevention groups on Monday filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for…

Morris BeegleMarch 31, 2026

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State Hemp Policy Update: Farm Bill

We’re officially back with our state updates. for 2026. As state lawmakers across the country are considering legislation affecting hemp-derived products. Below is a state-by-state summary of key bills we are supporting, opposing, or monitoring, along with opportunities to engage where action is needed. Be sure to check back next week for updates on these bills and others, and as…

Morris BeegleFebruary 16, 2026

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Federal Agency Finalized Rule For CBD Medicare Coverage Pilot Program Weeks Ago, Key Hemp Stakeholder Says

As cannabis industry stakeholders await action on a marijuana rescheduling proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to provide federal health insurance coverage for CBD, according to an executive with a hemp company that’s been collaborating with the agency on the initiative.

Morris BeegleFebruary 15, 2026

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Mayor Vetoes Controversial Ban On Intoxicating Hemp Products

Chicago business owners who sell intoxicating hemp products will live to fight another day as Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed a ban on their products Friday in a rare use of mayoral power. Johnson waited until his deadline day to veto the ban, passed 32-16 by the City Council last month. The nixed ban made significant exemptions for hemp-derived THC drinks, championed…

Morris BeegleFebruary 13, 2026

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1937 International Joins IHI 2026 as Presenting Sponsor

By: RootSource Media, 1937 International Corp. has been named Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural Industrial Hemp International (IHI) Conference & Trade Show, taking place March 25–27, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Produced by RootSource Media, IHI represents a strategic evolution of the global industrial hemp conversation, shifting the focus from early-stage advocacy to execution, infrastructure, and market-ready solutions. The partnership with…

Morris BeegleFebruary 4, 2026