So, this has big implications for Ecofibre and it's not...

So, this has big implications for Ecofibre and it's not something that I've been following, however there are still 9 months left, and I'm confident that this will be resolved by then, as 14 other states are in the in the same boat.

https://hempgazette.com/news/usda-hemp-plans-hg1118/amp/

Important sections:

As required by the 2018 Farm Bill, States and Indian tribes must submit plans to USDA for approval to administer hemp production in their respective regions.

At the time of publishing, 15 states had indicated they will continue to operate under provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill, which is permitted for this year only. Among these states is Kentucky, which had its 2018 Farm Bill-based state plan knocked back by USDA.

A side-by-side comparison of the differing aspects for the production of hemp under the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills can be viewed here. Last week, the USDA also released a review of state pilot programs, which documents outcomes and lessons learned.

Compounding concern in this regard is the requirement for THC to be tested using post-decarboxylation methods, which would include the conversion of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) into THC.

Earlier this month, USDA said it could not amend the limit as it is written into the 2018 Farm Bill, therefore it’s a statutory issue that can only be resolved by Congress.

Also this month, USDA announced availability of two risk management programs to protect hemp producers from the impacts of natural disasters