In response to an outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu among dairy cows in at least 15 states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new federal order (the Order) requiring dairy farms and other entities...more
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Company to Expand Clinical Trial of Cannabis Therapy for Tourette Syndrome. A pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system...more
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USDA Hemp Survey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) asked hemp growers to complete a survey gathering information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production and value of...more
As the hemp-related product industry continues to grow, institutional lenders now have clarifying guidance to consider as they conduct diligence regarding potential borrowers. Specifically, the National Credit Union...more
On April 28, 2020, President Trump invoked powers under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.), finding that COVID-19 has significantly disrupted the food supply chain with regard to the meat and poultry...more
With COVID-19 dominating headlines and food manufacturers struggling to ensure that grocery store shelves remain stocked during this pandemic, manufacturers may have missed an important update from the U.S. Department of...more
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) national emergency, the Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture continue to emphasize measures intended to keep the food supply safe....more
On Feb. 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sent a flash update to the hemp industry announcing changes to some of the more complex aspects of the interim final rule for the establishment of a U.S. Domestic...more
At last month’s MJBizCon, the premier gathering for cannabis and hemp industry experts, investors and industry professionals addressed cutting-edge issues in this rapidly expanding market....more