What the New Federal Hemp Law Means for Wild Fox Provisions and the Industry

On November 12, 2025, Congress passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — a massive funding bill that also introduces the most significant federal changes to hemp policy since 2018. While the legislation was primarily designed to end the government shutdown, it also includes new definitions and restrictions that will reshape the hemp industry nationwide.

Key Changes in the Law

The new law tightens the federal definition of hemp in two major ways:

1. Total THC now counts — not just delta-9.Instead of measuring only delta-9 THC, the federal limit now includes total THC after decarboxylation. This means THCA and similar compounds are counted toward the 0.3% threshold.

2. Finished products are capped at 0.4 mg of total THC per container.This is one of the biggest shifts. Any consumer product marketed as hemp-derived — from tinctures to gummies, beverages, capsules, or vapes — must contain less than 0.4 mg of total THC in the entire package.

3. Synthetic and chemically converted cannabinoids are no longer allowed.Cannabinoids produced through chemical conversion (such as many forms of delta-8 and delta-10) are no longer recognized as hemp-derived under federal law.

For readers wanting a deeper breakdown, these summaries are helpful starting points:

• DLA Piper’s overview of the legislation: https://www.dlapiper.com/insights/publications/2025/11/new-federal-restrictions-on-hemp-and-hemp-derived-products

• Scarinci Hollenbeck’s analysis of the enforcement timeline: https://scarincihollenbeck.com/client-alert/federal-hemp-ban-signed-into-law-enforcement-timeline-impacts-and-strategies

• Hemp Today's overview on hemp industry implications:  https://hemptoday.net/federal-axe-falls-on-intoxicating-hemp-bringing-an-uneasy-chapter-to-an-end/

What This Means for Hemp Businesses

Because the new limits apply to all “hemp-derived cannabinoid products,” many of the items that have defined the modern hemp marketplace may no longer be compliant without significant reformulation. Even traditionally non-intoxicating CBD products may surpass the new THC-per-container cap.

Businesses have until November 12, 2026 to comply, but the rules introduce an entirely new framework for how hemp products can be grown, processed, and sold in the U.S.

Our Response at Wild Fox Provisions

As a Pennsylvania-grown hemp farm and small business, we are approaching this shift with transparency and care. Over the next year, we will:

• Evaluate our entire product line to determine what can be reformulated to meet the new requirements.

  • Most likely we will need to discontinue all of our teas and full spectrum tinctures.

  • We will be able to reformulate our topicals, gummies and a more limited selection of tinctures.

• Prioritize product safety and compliance while continuing to craft high-quality, regenerative hemp goods.

• Engage with industry partners and policymakers to advocate for sensible, science-based hemp regulations.

• Communicate openly with our customers as we adjust to the new legal landscape.

Although these changes create uncertainty, we believe the future of hemp is still bright — especially when companies stay committed to responsible farming, thoughtful product development, and honest conversations with their communities.

If you would like to learn more, check out a Podcast episode that Ben recently recorded with Cameron McIntosh for the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast: https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/hemp/cbd-farmer-hemp-builder-react-to-new-federal-hemp-definition/article_8a73c5ec-bbde-4185-a90b-1fdbed7ad134.html