USDA Hemp Production Program Is Official!

What’s New:

On Tuesday, USDA announced the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program which was authorized and required by the 2018 Farm Bill.

As Montana’s lone voice on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee during the 2018 Farm Bill negotiations, I fought to include and advance new opportunities for Montana’s farmers by helping to secure the hemp provisions.

Why It Matters: 

I have been an advocate for hemp from day one, working hard to create more opportunities for Montana farmers and remove hemp from being considered a controlled substance. Hemp in Montana is a great opportunity to create Montana jobs and grow Montana Ag. This announcement by USDA will help provide regulatory certainty for Montana farmers looking into hemp production.

What’s Next:

I will continue to follow the implementation of the Hemp Production Program and ensure our farmers and ranchers have the resources they need to be successful in this new market.