Is the Hemp Fight Really About Farmers? | Trade to Black

Congress is racing to deal with hemp before December 11, and one Wisconsin hemp farmer says many of the bills on the table protect the conversion model, not farmers. On this Trade to Black interview, presented by Flowhub, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell sit down with Alexander Mootz, who has worked in hemp since 2018 and rents the land he grows on. He walks through the 2019 CBD crash, flying to bankruptcy sales of biomass, and why he says prices never recovered.Mootz argues that hemp today is mostly profitable because of chemical conversions that turn CBD into intoxicating products, and that farmers don't share that margin. He questions where the raw material is really coming from, pointing to imported CBD isolate, CBD made from yeast, confusing import codes and the lack of any certification tying biomass to a farm lot. He also explains why he says the 0.4 mg cap in Section 781 puts even grain growers at risk.The conversation covers the Goodness of Hemp Act, which he helped shape but says he can't support with its two-year conversion window, and why he thinks an extension without regulation fixes nothing. He describes his trips to Washington, where he says a congressman suggested a Takings Clause lawsuit, and why he no longer thinks lawmakers are simply uninformed. He also lays out a model where hemp feeds fiber, grain and regulated cannabis markets, and discusses lessons from state-run programs.These are his views, and the hosts stress that regulation has to be done right. Hear a farmer's case before the deadline.#TradeToBlack #HempFarmer #HempBan #December11 #HempRegulation #Section781 #GoodnessOfHempAct #AlexanderMootz #HempIndustry #CannabisNewsWant to see more Cannabis Reform?🎬    • New Study Shows Americans Are Using Mariju...  🎬    • Why the Judge's Rescheduling Order May Pro...  🎬    • Why the DEA's GAO Response Is Good News fo...  Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Twitter:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Instagram:   / dalesreport  ✅ LinkedIn:   / the-dales-report  Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradetoBlackon...Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradeToBlackon...Website: https://thedalesreport.com/For copyright matters, contact:sdales@thedalesreport.comPodcast Disclaimer (Financial Interests)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company, organization, or employer. The content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial, investment, or legal advice.The hosts and/or guests may hold positions in the companies, stocks, or financial instruments discussed during the show. These holdings should not be considered endorsements or recommendations to buy or sell any securities. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.By listening to this podcast, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers are not liable for any decisions made based on the information discussed.Full Disclosures: https://thedalesreport.com/website-te...