0:00 Intro and today's lineup

1:15 American Soybean Association statement on China deal

2:45 Interview with cannabis lobbyist Eapen Thampy

4:05 Status of potential 2026 ballot initiative

5:05 Cost of statewide signature gathering campaign

6:20 2026 campaign contributors vs. 2018 & 2022 contributors

7:20 License controversies

9:45 Go/no-go decision on 2026 ballot measure

11:25 Legislative approach in 2026

13:30 Trump's rescheduling of cannabis products

14:55 Latest from the White House

16:05 What will boost hemp acres?

18:20 FDA approval of hemp seed for animal nutrition

Preview: What will it take for row crop farmers to set aside a few acres for hemp production? And when will the proponents of changing Missouri’s hemp and marijuana laws decide whether to move forward on a 2026 statewide ballot initiative? In the first segment (“A block”) of today’s show, we’ll hear answers directly from marijuana lobbyist Eapen Thampy.

The FARM Show broadcasts on Westplex Talk 104.5 FM to farmers and ranchers in Franklin, Warren, St. Charles and west St. Louis Counties - with actionable news and insights on production, profits, people and policy. Hosted by John Combest, the show airs at 10 a.m. Saturday morning and is rebroadcast at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. You can find the “listen live” link in our page’s info section and find past episodes at "The FARM Show" on YouTube.