The federal and state governments are stepping up to allow commerce in the CBD Hemp arena. This story in the The Oregonian Oregon Live explains the federal government provision of the $867 billion farm bill Congress approved this week removing hemp from the list of federally controlled substances and treats the low-THC version of the cannabis plant like any other agricultural crop. If President Donald Trump signs the legislation as expected, it’s projected to rev up already-explosive growth in an industry that has a footprint in 23 states.