If you’ve been following the headlines lately, you know that the ground beneath the cannabis and hemp industry is shifting. Between the recent federal spending bill that aims to reshape hemp regulations and the historic executive order to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, we are witnessing the end of one era and the violent birth of another.
For some, these changes—specifically the tightening restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoids—feel like a door slamming shut. And we won’t sugarcoat it: the regulatory landscape is getting steeper. The closing of the "THCA loophole" and the new caps on THC content present real hurdles for the industry we love.
But here at DNA Hemp, we don’t just survive change; we grow from it.
New Rules, Same Roots
As we step into this New Year, we want to be crystal clear with our community: The laws may change, but our DNA remains the same.
Our mission has always been "Soil to Soul." It was never about exploiting a loophole or chasing a quick trend; it was about connecting you with the healing power of this plant in its purest form. Whether the government labels it hemp or cannabis, whether it’s Schedule I or Schedule III, our commitment to organic farming, transparency, and family values is permanent.
The Pivot: What This Means for You
So, what does this "evolution" actually look like for DNA Hemp in 2026?
1. Elevated Quality Standards: The new regulations are designed to weed out bad actors who were synthesizing untested cannabinoids in labs. We welcome this. We have always tested above and beyond requirements. Now, the rest of the market will have to catch up to the standard we set years ago.
2. Focus on True Wellness: While some "gas station high" products may disappear from the market due to the bans, our core line of wellness-focused CBD, topicals, and full-spectrum products is here to stay. We are doubling down on the products that actually help you sleep, heal, and recover.
3. The End of 280E: The rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III is a massive victory for businesses like ours. It means the death of Tax Code 280E, which unfairly penalized our industry for decades. This financial relief allows us to reinvest directly into you—better equipment for our farm, new product innovations, and more community events in Slinger.
Growing Through the Concrete
We chose the name DNA Hemp because we believe this plant is part of our genetic makeup as humans. We co-evolved with it. And just like nature, we are designed to adapt.
We are taking the "new inspiration" of this regulatory pivot and channeling it into a vision that honors our roots while embracing the future. We aren’t going anywhere. In fact, with the clarity these new laws provide, we are more focused than ever.
Thank you for trusting us with your wellness. Here’s to 2026: New rules, new inspiration, same DNA.
Let’s grow higher together.
— Danny & Ashley Shafer
