In this episode of Kaya Cast, host Tommy Truong sits down with Andrew Bish, president of the Hemp Feed Coalition, to navigate the regulatory labyrinth facing industrial hemp and the broader cannabinoid space. Andrew shares his front-row view on how federal policy—especially the 0.4 mg THC cap and the farm bill’s gaps—affects grain and fiber hemp, seed byproducts, and downstream products. They explore why Congress and federal agencies—from USDA to FDA—have struggled to create a practical regulatory pathway, the potential split between floral hemp and grain/fiber regulation, and what a realistic framework could look like. The conversation also covers White House actions and executive orders aimed at expanding CBD access, the politics of lobbying, and why industry unity matters more than ever. Importantly, Andrew emphasizes that his coalition is industrial hemp first and remains pro-cannabinoid, but that true progress will come from sensible rules that prioritize safety, testing, and rotational crops. Listeners will come away with a clearer view of what’s at stake, how to engage lawmakers effectively, and what to expect as regulation moves forward.

Find out more about Hemp Feed Coalition at:
https://hempfeedcoalition.org/
https://bishenterprise.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbish/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hempfeedcoalition/

00:00 Welcome to Kaya Cast
00:26 Meet Andrew Bish
00:56 The 0.4mg THC Cap
02:24 Industry Unity Challenges
03:15 Inside Washington Talks
04:46 Hemp vs Intoxicants
07:20 Farm Bill Gaps and FDA
09:20 Where Congress Is Heading
12:42 White House and CBD Push
14:15 Call for Smart Regulation
17:12 Safety and Testing Concerns
19:11 Closing Thoughts and Outro

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