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The USDA Announces Final Rule on U.S. Hemp Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Final Rule on Hemp Production on January 16th, 2021. We are excited to see improvements in comparison to the Interim Final Rule, but as will always be the case, there is more work to be done to improve hemp industry guidelines for everyone.

Dr. Rand Paul Introduces HEMP Act to Relieve Unnecessary Constraints on Hemp Industry, Provide Transparency and Certainty

Dr. Rand Paul Introduces HEMP Act to Relieve Unnecessary Constraints on Hemp Industry, Provide Transparency and Certainty

ACTION ALERT: 902 KAR 45:190

There are KY Administrative Regulations on CBD that are open for comment until December 31, 2020. There are several items in the regulations that could damage manufacturers, brands and the industry at large. We need to get more producers and businesses in the industry to submit these comments. So we are asking for your help!

KYHA Submits Comments to DEA re: Interim Final Rule (IFR)

The Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA) has submitted comments to the DEA re: the DEA IFR. Read our letter to the DEA.

KYHA Submits Comments to USDA re: Interim Final Rule (IFR) that Established U.S. Hemp Production Program

The Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA) has submitted their comments to the USDA re: the IFR that established the U.S. Hemp Production Program.

KYHIA Changes Name, Merges with Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA)

The Kentucky Hemp Industries Association (KYHIA) and the Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA) have announced today the merger of their two associations to establish a unified state-focused hemp organization.

KYHIA to Rebrand and Create All-Inclusive Statewide Hemp Organization

The Kentucky Hemp Industries Association (KYHIA) will change its name and rebrand as a new organization in the coming weeks after the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) closed all thirteen of its state chapters, including the Kentucky chapter.

State Chapters Say They’ll Push Back Against U.S. HIA | Hemp Today

Leaders of state chapters in the U.S. Hemp Industries Association (HIA) say they are exploring legal options after the organization’s national office voted to close them down.

KYHIA’s Response to HIA Closure of State Chapters

The HIA recently announced the closure of the State Chapter program. The KYHIA is working on a plan and will continue working for your farms and businesses to advocate for hemp issues in the state of Kentucky.

Hemp Industries Association Closes State Chapters

The Hemp Industries Association® (HIA®) announces today the closure of its existing state chapter program. The board voted on Wednesday to form a task force to study chapter structures and implementation to deliver recommendations on a new structure to serve the needs of their members at the state and regional levels.