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What’s Going On With the Federal Hemp Ban Language—and Why Missouri Needs to Pay Attention

houseSlaphappy Hemp Company Nov 14, 2025

Over the last 48 hours, the hemp industry has been hit with a wave of news that caught nearly everyone off guard. Quietly inserted into a must-pass federal funding bill were new THC-limit restrictions that would effectively wipe out the entire hemp-derived product category. No hearings. No notice. No input from the farmers and small businesses who built this market from the ground up.

This update is here to break down what’s happening, why it matters to Missouri, and where you can read more from reputable sources covering the situation.

What Sparked This?

Industry partners, including Hemp Industry & Farmers of America (HIFA), began sounding the alarm as details of the shutdown-related bill became public. Messaging coming out of HIFA made it clear: the language wasn’t an accident. It was pushed aggressively and attached to a government-reopening bill that lawmakers were pressured to pass immediately.

This tactic bypassed the normal public process and blindsided thousands of hemp farmers, manufacturers, and retailers across the country.

Why This Threatens Missouri Farmers and Small Businesses

Here in Missouri—and especially in rural economies like Hermann, Owensville, and surrounding communities—hemp isn’t a trend. It’s jobs. It’s manufacturing. It’s a growing category that has allowed small businesses to compete with national brands instead of lose ground to them.

For Missouri brands already operating responsibly within state guidelines, the proposed federal restrictions would:

  • Shut down entire product lines overnight
  • Disrupt supply chains built over several years
  • Cut off revenue during the busiest season of the year
  • Leave farmers holding unsellable crops
  • Push consumers toward unregulated markets, not safer ones

This is why you’re seeing such a strong response from farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and industry advocates across the country. The consequences are real, and the impact will be felt first in small towns like ours.

Industry Organizations Are Already Mobilizing

HIFA has released new calls-to-action, background documents, and press guidance outlining the next steps. They’re encouraging businesses and consumers to raise their voices and contact the White House and congressional offices to urge a reversal of the language.

The message is straightforward:
This policy wasn’t vetted, isn’t supported by data, and will cause measurable economic harm to legitimate American businesses.

Slaphappy is staying connected to these conversations in real time and will continue sharing updates as new information becomes available.

Missouri Coverage You Should Read

This piece from the Missouri Independent offers a clear, grounded look at what Missouri farmers and business owners are saying:

Missouri hemp businesses fear new federal THC limits will destroy the industry

If you want to understand the stakes, this is the place to start.

Additional Reporting From Around the Country

Here are the stories circulated by HIFA and other industry leaders. These give a broader picture of what’s happening nationwide:

We’ll Keep You In The Loop

The situation is changing quickly, and industry groups are working nonstop to push back against the federal rules before they take effect. We’re keeping track of verified updates and will continue posting them here so Missouri consumers, farmers, and retailers know exactly what’s happening—not rumors, not panic, just the truth.

Slaphappy will always stand with the people who built this industry. More updates soon.