Language that would have prevented states from enacting stricter pesticide and herbicide regulations was removed from the final farm bill. The development follows increased cancer litigation against Bayer, signaling Congressional reluctance to shield the chemical industry from state-level oversight.

The 2026 U.S. Farm Bill will reclassify the definition of intoxicating hemp, expected to force closures of businesses selling delta-9 THC and hemp-derived products. Wisconsin Watch investigates whether the bill will effectively ban products currently sold by THC and hemp businesses operating in Wisconsin.