This week, several hemp advocates won their bids for election to Congress, helping solidify hemp’s establishment as an industry. On the other hand, the hemp industry also experienced losses from advocates on congressional agriculture committees.
Here are this week’s headlines you might have missed.
National: While hemp industry leaders predict much will be business as usual following the election, hemp still experienced some wins that may help solidify the burgeoning industry moving forward. Read more
Meanwhile, there was one notable loss amid a successful election night for the hemp industry as House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) lost his reelection bid. Read moreMassachusetts: Three alleged hemp thieves were recently charged with stealing nearly $3,000 worth of the crop from Bar-Way Farm in Deerfield. Read more
