Hemp restriction in government shutdown deal threatens Minnesota’s booming market

A new federal rule tucked inside the recent government shutdown deal could spell trouble for Minnesota’s growing hemp industry. The change would impose a strict 0.4 milligram THC limit — a move that industry leaders say could wipe out much of the state’s hemp market. Ryan Bandy, chief business officer at Indeed Brewing, explains the impact this could have on businesses. As Minnesota’s hemp high hits a low point, producers and brewers are calling for clarity and support to keep the industry alive.