Fate of Minor Hemp Cannabinoids Could Be Tied to 2023 Farm Bill

Capitalizing on alternative crops has been the white whale for more than a few farmers. Among those alternative crops is marijuana. For nearly three decades, it has been legal to grow the plant in 38 states for either medical or recreational use.
Five years ago, the 2018 Farm Bill put hemp, marijuana’s physically identical cousin, onto the list of alternative crops. While there are a multitude of uses for the plant, one in particular has come under scrutiny by state and federal officials.
Josh Buettner has more in our Cover Story.