Report: Federal Hemp Ban Could Force 68.1% of U.S. Hemp Businesses to Fold

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By TG BranfaltSep 10, 2026, 2:25 am49 pts
The federal ban on intoxicating hemp products would shut down about 68.1% of U.S. hemp-related businesses, according to a Whitney Economics report outlined by The Denver Gazette. The ban, which was set to take effect in November was delayed one month in August, via an amendment to a federal funding bill. The…

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