On July 29, the Senate removed language from a $27 billion agriculture appropriations bill that would have dramatically reshaped the hemp industry. The proposed restrictions would have banned hemp-derived products containing synthetic compounds or quantifiable amounts of THC, THCA, and other intoxicating cannabinoids.

The result? Delta-8 gummies, THC beverages, and countless other intoxicating hemp products remain legal and largely unregulated at the federal level—at least until lawmakers revisit the issue after their August recess.

The hemp industry is facing what many consider its biggest threat since legalization, as a House committee just approved legislation that could effectively eliminate most hemp products currently on the market.

If you've walked into a convenience store lately, you might have noticed something surprising: products containing THC sitting right there on the shelf, perfectly legal. But wait—isn't THC the stuff that gets you high? Isn't it illegal? Welcome to the confusing world of delta-8 and delta-9 THC, where a single sentence in a 2018 farm bill accidentally created a billion-dollar industry and left lawyers, law enforcement, and consumers scratching their heads.