Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has introduced an amendment to the federal farm bill that would decouple hemp from the definition of marijuana and allow farmers to grow the industrial variety of Cannabis.
Supporters have long lobbied for legalizing industrial hemp, which can be used to make clothing, oils, paper, rope and other products. Its seeds contain oil that can be used to make lubricants, detergents, paint, varnish, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
“My amendment to the Farm [...]
