Hemp Going Legit: Some Wonder if Pot is Far Behind
The federal government is ready to let farmers grow cannabis — at least the kind that can’t get people high. Hemp — marijuana’s non-intoxicating cousin that’s used to make everything from clothing to cooking oil — could soon be cultivated in 10 states under a federal farm bill agreement reached late Monday. Some wonder if the move is an indication that the federal government is ready to follow the 20 states that have already legalized medical marijuana, including two that also [...]
