(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp cultivation in the U.S., setting a federal limit of 0.3% Delta-9 THC (dry-weight basis) for hemp products.

Through Freeman's farm, Mt. Folly Farm - part of the brand's vertically integrated model - Laura's Mercantile has cultivated hemp since 2015 under this framework, evolving from grain and fiber into CBD production while maintaining rigorous third-party testing and documentation (Certificates of Analysis).

A 2022 legal interpretation from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals deemed hemp-derived Delta-8 THC permissible under the 2018 Farm Bill; as a result, the market has seen a surge of products such as Delta-8, Delta-10, HHC, THCP, and high-THCA flower, formulated to produce intoxicating effects.

Laura's Mercantile emphasizes that its products are intentionally crafted to remain non-intoxicating: for example, their Mt. Folly gummies weigh 3 g, include 50 mg of CBD, but only 2 mg of THC - roughly 13% of the THC content found in certain competitor's products, which commonly contain 10-15 mg of THC per gummy.

Looking ahead, Laura's Mercantile will introduce a zero-THC extract in January 2026, underscoring its commitment to consumer safety, regulatory clarity, and transparent wellness offerings.

Here is the text of Laura Freeman's Letter: whats-going-on-with-hemp/

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