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The 2026 U.S. Farm Bill reclassifies the definition of intoxicating hemp and is expected to lead to the closure of businesses selling delta-9 THC and hemp-derived products as soon as November.

The new rule bans the sale of products that have more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, excluding virtually all such products.

Currently, Wisconsin hemp dispensaries can sell products with up to 0.3% of delta-9 THC by weight, under a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill. Current law doesn’t have any restrictions on hemp-derived products, such as delta-8, THCP or delta-10. The 0.4 milligram limit is far stricter.

The new rule goes into effect Nov. 12, 2026.

According to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, the hemp industry closure could impact 3,500 jobs and reduce economic input by $700 million. Wisconsin has 470 federally licensed hemp growers.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service Change to Federal Definition of Hemp and Implications for Federal Enforcement
Gov. Tony Evers Letter to congressional delegation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wisconsin cannabis businesses have one year to try to overturn federal hemp ban
Wisconsin Public Radio The government put me out of business’: Wisconsin hemp growers, sellers brace for new federal hemp law
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Gov. Evers says federal hemp law will hurt Wisconsin

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Does the US Farm bill ban products sold by Wisconsin THC and hemp businesses?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin Watch
May 8, 2026

<h1>Does the US Farm bill ban products sold by Wisconsin THC and hemp businesses?</h1>
<p class="byline">by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin Watch <br />May 8, 2026</p>

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<p>The 2026 U.S. Farm Bill <a href="https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12620">reclassifies the definition of intoxicating hemp</a> and is expected to lead to the closure of businesses selling delta-9 THC and hemp-derived products as soon as November.</p>
<p>The new rule bans the sale of products that have more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, <a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2025/11/20/wisconsins-hemp-businesses-hope-to-overturn-federal-ban-on-thc-cbd/87342315007/">excluding virtually all such products</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Currently, Wisconsin hemp dispensaries can sell products with up to 0.3% of delta-9 THC by weight, under a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill. Current law doesn't have any restrictions on hemp-derived products, such as delta-8, THCP or delta-10. The 0.4 milligram limit is far stricter.</p>
<p>The new rule goes into effect Nov. 12, 2026.</p>
<p><a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2026/02/27/file_attachments/3568546/02272026_GTE_Letter_Hemp.pdf">According to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers</a>, the hemp industry closure could impact 3,500 jobs and reduce economic input by $700 million. Wisconsin has 470 federally licensed hemp growers.  </p>
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