I am wanting to create some new Hemp Derived D9 and Full Spectrum products but I asked google about the 2026 Farm Bill and this is its response. What do you all think?
Based on legislation signed in November 2025 as part of an Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a major federal crackdown on hemp-derived intoxicating products is scheduled to take effect on
November 12, 2026. This provision effectively redefines legal hemp to exclude most popular, high-THC products.
Key Aspects of the 2026 Hemp Provisions:
-
Total THC Limit: The law shifts from measuring only Delta-9 THC to a “total THC” standard, capping it at 0.3% on a dry-weight basis. This includes Delta-8, Delta-10, THCA, and other isomers.
-
Container Limit: A strict limit of 0.4 mg of total THC per container is established, which will likely make most current edibles, beverages, and vape products illegal.
-
Synthetic Cannabinoids: Cannabinoids that are not naturally produced by the plant or are synthesized outside the plant are excluded from the definition of legal hemp.
-
Impact: The legislation is expected to severely impact the $28 billion hemp industry, potentially wiping out a large portion of the market for non-intoxicating, full-spectrum CBD products, not just intoxicating ones.
Attempts to Delay or Reverse the Ban:
Following the passage of the restrictions, bipartisan efforts are underway to delay the effective date.
-
Hemp Planting Predictability Act: Introduced in January 2026 by Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) and supported by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), this bill seeks to delay the implementation of the ban by two years, until November 2028, to allow farmers and businesses time to adjust.
-
Industry Response: The U.S. Hemp Roundtable and other groups are lobbying for a comprehensive regulatory framework rather than an outright ban, emphasizing safety standards, age restrictions, and testing.
-
FDA Guidance: The FDA is required to publish lists of naturally occurring, THC-class, and intoxicating cannabinoids within 90 days of the bill’s enactment to assist in enforcement.