The president of the Minnesota Industrial Hemp Association calls USDA’s Domestic Hemp Production Program a good starting point.
“I think they’ve addressed a number of issues. The question is, what else will arise?”
Dave Ladd tells Brownfield there will continue to be a learning curve for hemp farmers, processors, and regulators.
“I think this 2020 growing season is going to be used to test-drive this interim rule, which will guide adjustments that will need to be made for the final rule.”
The interim rule sunsets in two years.