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KDA Comment Period Open Until April 30 Dear Friends, As the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, I wanted to draw your attention to new, draft regulations updating Kentucky’s hemp program. The draft regulations that will govern the administration of the hemp program were recently filed for public comment. A comprehensive document can … Continue reading »

U.S. Hemp Roundtable info@hempsupporter.com Great news from Capitol Hill: Stimulus Dollars Available for Hemp Farmers and Small Businesses Moments ago, the U.S. House passed the U.S. Senate’s $2 trillion economic stimulus bill, sending to the President’s desk a relief package that will help address the devastating physical and financial distress caused by the COVID-19 virus … Continue reading »

Both historically, and more recently as prohibition has been lifted, Kentucky has played an outsized role in the development of the nation’s hemp industry.  From 19th century hemp farmer/US House Speaker Henry Clay to today’s political leaders, such as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Reps. James Comer and Thomas Massie, Kentuckians have served … Continue reading »

The people of Kentucky, all groups, all BILLS for Cannabis whether it be “Medical” or “Adult Use”, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian or Independent, are requested to join us in Frankfort Kentucky on March 11, 2020 to show our support for the effort in our State! Please plan to be there! LOCATED AT CAPITOL ROTUNDA 700 CAPITOL … Continue reading »

I received the following thru email from “Uncle Mike”… Thought it was well worth passing on….  No “cannabis” law is a good “cannabis” law! 1937 Marihuana Tax Act – First Convictions — In A Nutshell Uncle Mike 10/29/2019 Historically significant fact check list addressing common issues & problems with dates, people, places, charges and the … Continue reading »

From Board of Governors Federal Reserve System Agencies clarify requirements for providing financial services to hemp-related businesses December 3, 2019  WASHINGTON-Four federal agencies in conjunction with the state bank regulators today issued a statement clarifying the legal status of hemp growth and production and the relevant requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks … Continue reading »

On Tuesday, November 5th, the most important election in Kentucky in many years is about to happen! I am not here to argue with anyone.  I am here to present the facts and my opinion as I see it. Therefore, First of all, you must vote to see change!  If you are eligible to Vote … Continue reading »

Submitted by Marijuana News on Fri, 10/11/2019 Companies vying to be the biggest cannabis producer in America or Canada are wasting their time and suffering from a crippling lack of vision. The real play is to make a bid to become the worldwide leader in global cannabis exports — like firms in Jamaica and Lesotho … Continue reading »

Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 10/08/2019 – 10:38 China has a zero tolerance approach to marijuana (along with numerous other drugs), yet surprisingly it is the world’s largest producer of hemp, and also the world’s largest exporter of this increasingly lucrative plant. While chances of medical marijuana being legalized in China are seemingly next … Continue reading »

View as Webpage  Sean Southard sean.southard@ky.gov (502) 782-9253 For Immediate Release FRANKFORT (Sept. 27, 2019) – Kentucky hemp growers and processors may apply for a hemp license from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) hemp program for 2020 beginning November 15, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve our … Continue reading »