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Welcome to the National Hemp Association Blog, your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and advocacy efforts shaping the hemp industry. Here, we share key developments in policy, research, and market trends, along with expert perspectives and success stories from across the supply chain. Whether you’re a farmer, processor, entrepreneur, or hemp enthusiast, our blog keeps you informed and engaged in the movement to grow a thriving and sustainable hemp industry. Stay connected, stay inspired, and join us in advancing the future of hemp!
Clarifying My Position on Cannabinoids
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...
Beyond the Buzz: The Goodness of Hemp at NRCC 2026
The National Hemp Association and The Goodness of Hemp recently participated in the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) 2026 reception in Utah, providing an opportunity to engage...
Ten Years of Service, Gratitude, and Hope
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...
Federal Hemp Policy Takes Center Stage at 2026 CANNRA
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,...
What Industrial Hemp Stands to Gain
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...
A Defining Moment for Hemp: Why NHA is leading the Conversation
By Geoff Whaling, Chairman, National Hemp Association Next week, I will have the opportunity to speak at the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) conference in Oklahoma alongside regulators,...
Setting the Record Straight: The Moment That Defines American Hemp
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,...
Op-Ed: When Bad Actors Hijack Hemp—and Risk Derailing an American Opportunity
By Geoff Whaling, Chairman, National Hemp Association There was a moment—not long ago—when industrial hemp stood for something real: a second chance for American farmers, a new industrial base, and...
A New Chapter of Unity and Growth: National Hemp Association Announces Leadership Appointments and Industry Initiative
Sully Sullivan and Morgan Tweet represent a renewed era of collaboration, leadership, and growth for the U.S. hemp industry. The National Hemp Association is proud to announce an important new...
October 2025 Policy Letter from the Charman
As we close out October, I want to share an update with our membership on the progress NHA has made in Washington, D.C., and what lies ahead as Congress approaches several critical deadlines that...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Grain/Hemp Seed Merchant Account Approved
By Organic Payment Gateways, A National Hemp Association Gold Member Selling hemp seed, grain, or other Farm Bill-compliant products online is hard enough without your credit card processor pulling...
Finally Understood: Why This Moment Matters for Industrial Hemp
For years, the National Hemp Association has taken a principled stand: that true industrial hemp—fiber and grain—deserves a clear and distinct regulatory path separate from cannabinoid-producing...
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