Geoff Whaling and the Future of Hemp Under the Trump Administration

On this episode of the Hemp Podcast, we welcome back Geoff Whaling, chair of the National Hemp Association, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of the hemp industry under the new administration. We cover the uncertainty surrounding the NHA's $19.8 million climate-smart grant, the impact of leadership changes in Washington, and the ongoing push for hemp as an approved food and animal feed ingredient. Whaling shares his insights on the Farm Bill negotiations, the role of key officials in the USDA, and why he remains optimistic about hemp's future despite political shifts. Topics Covered:
 The latest on the USDA Climate-Smart grant and its uncertain status
 Why Geoff sees opportunities under the new administration
 Key takeaways from his recent meetings in Washington, D.C.
 The push for federal recognition of hemp as animal feed
 How industry members can engage and advocate for hemp policy Learn more: Take the NHA Industry Survey https://nationalhempassociation.org/hemp-industry-survey/ National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ Congressional Research Service Hemp Update https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF12278/7 Thanks to our sponsors: IND HEMP Forever Green Music by Tin Bird Shadow