by NHA | Jun 24, 2026 | NHA NEWS
By Geoff Whaling, Chairman, National Hemp Association Over the past several months, I have received a number of comments from people who seem surprised, even shocked, that I am publicly advocating for cannabinoids, including low-dose hemp-derived beverages, as part of...
by NHA | Jun 16, 2026 | HEMP NEWS, NHA NEWS
A reflection on ten years of volunteer leadership, the evolution of hemp in America, and the opportunity that lies ahead. By Geoff Whaling Today marks ten years serving as volunteer Chairman of the National Hemp Association. Anniversaries have a way of causing us to...
by NHA | Jun 16, 2026 | HEMP NEWS, NHA NEWS
Well-attended plenary highlights growing urgency around federal hemp policy, state-federal coordination, and the future of the industry. More than 300 regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and stakeholders gathered in Oklahoma City for one of the...
by NHA | Jun 11, 2026 | AGRICULTURE NEWS, HEMP NEWS, NHA NEWS
For years, industrial hemp stakeholders have focused on building markets for grain, fiber, food, and sustainable materials. At the same time, regulatory uncertainty surrounding cannabinoid products has continued to shape public perception, investment, and policy...
by NHA | Jun 6, 2026 | HEMP NEWS, NHA NEWS
By Geoff Whaling, Chairman, National Hemp Association Next week, I will have the opportunity to speak at the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA)Â conference in Oklahoma alongside regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world. While the...
by NHA | May 3, 2026 | HEMP NEWS, NHA NEWS
By Sully Sullivan, Executive Director, National Hemp Association For centuries, hemp was part of the American system. It was grown in the 1600s. By the 1700s, it was a staple crop, used for rope, textiles, sails, and early industry. It wasn’t controversial. It was...
