Hemp prices are dictated by a demand picture that is largely dictated by policy. Following the submission of the FDA’s proposed CBD policy to the White House OMB, “Cannabidiol Enforcement Policy; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability”, a number of key stakeholders have participated in CBD focused talks at the White House. Cannabis Wire recently reported that the following meetings have occurred: On July 30, the US Hemp Roundtable; on July 31, the National Industrial Hemp Council; on August 3, Washington-based Ziese Farms.

 Cannabis Wire further reports that the following meetings are also scheduled – some of which have already happened:

 “attorney Jessica Wasserman was joined by Steve Bevan, a founder of GenCanna Global and a founding chair of US Hemp Roundtable, who met with the White House as an…