Missouri hemp laws

It’s Not Biology — It’s Politics: How Testing Defines Hemp vs. Cannabis.

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People love to talk about hemp and cannabis like they’re two entirely different plants… two industries… two worlds. But here’s the truth most people never hear: The difference isn’t biological. It’s political. There is no botanical species boundary between “hemp” and “marijuana.” What separates them is simply: when the plant is tested what compounds the … Read more

How the New Federal Hemp Definition Would Change Testing — And Why It Absolutely Affects CBD

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There is a lot of confusion right now about the proposed change to the federal definition of hemp. Many people are saying, “This won’t affect CBD.” That is not true. The proposed language would replace today’s delta-9-only test with a strict total THC test. That single shift puts CBD flower, full-spectrum oils, minor-cannabinoid formulas, and even many therapeutic products used by families and children at risk.