The U.S. Congress keeps threatening to do something to support the cannabis industry’s access to banking, but so far, nothing has reached the finish line. However, the Safer Banking Bill, which sputtered at the end of 2024 after starting the year with great promise, could once again be resurrected.

Cornbread Hemp Co-Founder Jim Higdon recently took a trip to Washington D.C. to speak with politicians and rally support for the 2025 Farm Bill. Not only did he get some insights into the Farm Bill and rescheduling efforts, but also banking legislation.

Safest Banking

During his recent trip, Higdon said he learned that Senate staff is actively working on a new banking bill dubbed “Safest Banking.” This time around, the legislators aren’t trying to use an acronym, settling instead for a follow to “SAFE” and “SAFER.”

The latest version of the bill is expected to contain many of the same provisions, but one section is being rewritten, Higdon heard.

While many people in cannabis blame Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer for stalling the banking legislation, Higdon said it was Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell that thwarted Safer banking.

And once again, it will be up to McConnell as chairman of the Senate Rules Committee to bring it to the floor for a vote. Higdon said some had speculated that McConnell opposed the previous bills because of his position as the Republican Leader, an banner he longer holds. However, there’s still doubt about whether he has changed his tune regarding the banking issue.

“At least as I understand it in the present day,” Higdon said, “for safest banking to get out of the Senate, it will have to navigate Sen. McConnell as chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, which will be a challenge.”

Farm Bill

The 2024 Farm Bill, which was already two years overdue, received an extension until March 2025 – but even that deadline might get kicked down the road. Why? It’s not a priority for the Trump administration.

“What we know is that we’re not in the a hundred-day priority list, not for the Trump administration, not for the Congress,” Higdon said.

Attempts were made at the end of the Biden Administration to pass a new version, but a very restrictive amendment from Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) added at the last minute turned off many representatives and the bill floundered. Higdon doesn’t mince words when it comes to the amendment, saying it would put him out of business.

“It said that any product with any amount of THC would be criminalized, even though there’s a billion-dollar market. And consumers expect safe products in this regard. So just for clarity, the Mary Miller Amendment would have put Cornbread out of business and many of our fellow brands,” Higdon said.

This time around, he said he doesn’t think there’s an appetite for a similar amendment in this Congress. However, “What that means in terms of how the Farm Bill ends up taking shape relative to the definition of hemp remains to be seen,” he added.

Wyden bill

Industry insiders are also keeping an eye on Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who has spoken about his plans for a Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act. He introduced a similar bill in 2024 that would have established hemp standards, but it went nowhere.

Despite talking about it, there isn’t a version of the bill for this Congress yet.

“I believe that Sen. Wyden is shopping for a Republican co-sponsor,” said Higdon. “Republican co-sponsorship would of course come with significant edits to the bill as drafted. So there’s an effort at play, but there’s not a bill yet introduced and it’s not been introduced because they’re trying to find some common ground with Republicans on it.”

Rescheduling

While rescheduling efforts seem mired in the cogs of government procedures, Higdon noted that he heard rumblings that alternative paths might be under consideration.

“There is some talk that the Trump Administration could reinvigorate the Schedule III process and have the attorney general sign off on the HHS recommendation without the administrative law judge process that the Biden Administration put it through – a process that might not be statutorily necessary,” Higdon said.

He added that it’s clear the DEA has no desire to change the scheduling of cannabis, because the department depends on it for its existence.

“To strip it from its core purpose would have to be done over their head and without their consent,” he said.

Beverages

Another area with high interest is the collision of cannabis beverages and alcohol. Cornbread plans to launch its own beverage line in a few months and is running up against an entrenched distribution model built for alcohol in the 1930s. He said they want to monopolize the industry, and hemp beverage companies are disrupting this. Whether the alcohol world will allow these beverages to take market share remains to be seen.

Higdon said he expects to ramp up his visits to Washington, D.C., to fight for his business and for the hemp industry.

“What I want to tell you is that the hemp industry is in this with the cannabis industry. We’re not working against the cannabis industry. We’re working in tandem toward the same goal. And our primary goal is to find a path forward on the regulated product front that will benefit both hemp and cannabis in the end,” Higdon added.

Cornbread Hemp brings their signature authenticity to THC.

It’s a great day for gummy lovers everywhere. Cornbread Hemp, one of the leading providers of absolutely top-quality full-spectrum CBD hemp gummies, tinctures, creams, and a whole slew of other CBD products, has thrown their hat into the THC ring with their new Blueberry Breeze THC gummies. These 1:1 CBD:THC gummies each have 10mg of THC derived from Cornbread’s legendary Kentucky hemp,  and they’re loaded with delectable blueberry flavor to boot. 

It isn’t in Cornbread Hemp’s DNA to do things halfway, and their new gummies are no exception. Not only are they delicious and potent enough for even experienced cannabis consumers, Cornbread’s newest gummy is the first and only USDA-certified organic THC gummy available on the market today. That means their gummies are free of pesticides and made without harsh solventless or synthetic cannabinoids, and you can only find gummies of this caliber from Cornbread.

Earning the federal government’s seal of approval is a tall order, and it takes an operation as sophisticated and experienced as Cornbread to garner such a commendation, and customers all over the United States stand to benefit. Anyone looking for a federally-legal, wholesome way to relax and recharge will be well-served by Cornbread’s newest creation.  

We’ve got all the details about Cornbread’s new Blueberry Breeze gummies and the Kentucky-based team responsible for cooking up these wholesome new treats coming up hot just below. But if all you needed to hear was “Cornbread” and “THC” together in the same sentence, then click the link below to get your order of Blueberry Breeze gummies shipped right to your door and start enjoying a carefree moment today. 

A legacy of authenticity 

The team at Cornbread Hemp are the heirs to nearly two hundred and fifty years of hemp-growing tradition. They make their home in the world-famous Bluegrass Basin of Kentucky, which has been producing some of the best hemp in the world since people have been there to enjoy it. 

Cornbread even takes its name from some of the most well-known of these Kentucky farmers, the infamous Cornbread Mafia. This syndicate of farmers based around Marion County produced nearly 200 tons of cannabis right under the noses of the federal government and learned a ton about growing incredible hemp in the process. Cornbread honors the legacy of these renegade farmers by continuing to produce some of the best hemp in the world and faithfully delivering it to their customers through their wide lineup of full-spectrum CBD and THC products.

A growing tradition you can trust

Co-founders and cousins Eric Zipperle and Jim Higdon take this legacy seriously; after all, it’s personal for them. Their families are from the Bluegrass Basin where the Cornbread Mafia story originates, and the latter of the two even authored the definitive historical take on the syndicate. By building Cornbread Hemp into the well-respected outfit that they are, the native sons of Kentucky have created a source for top-quality cannabis products that would make their ancestors proud. They believe that their hemp stands on its own, and they aren’t trying to hide any part of their process. It seems like Americans agree; customers all over the country have made Cornbread the fastest-growing hemp brand in the nation.

Cornbread Hemp is a source of reliable, trustworthy CBD, and now THC, in a market that currently sees a wide variation in quality and effectiveness. Their 2018 Farm Bill-compliant products are federally legal, wholesome ways to enhance your wellness, and experience the benefits of full-spectrum hemp in a way that eases your anxiety, instead of raising it.

You can feel the passion and care with which the team at Cornbread approaches every facet of their process, from cultivation to production. This absolute commitment to quality has earned them a place at the forefront of the CBD industry, and their first foray into a high-quality THC product seems to be going just as well.

An organic way to enjoy a carefree moment 

While USDA certification is nothing new for the crew at Cornbread—all of their CBD products have been sold with the federal government’s seal of approval for years—their Blueberry Breeze gummies are the first high-THC hemp product on the market to earn that honor. That means that, unlike some competitors, the hemp used to make Cornbread’s gummies was crafted without pesticides or harsh solvents that could pollute the product. 

The Blueberry Breeze 1:1 THC:CBD gummies are sourced from the same hemp used in Cornbread’s full-spectrum CBD products, meaning they have all the same wholesome, close-to-the-earth charm that has earned them such a loyal and devoted customer base, and several accolades from industry sources, including several from us at Leafly. 

Just the good stuff

Part of what makes Cornbread’s Blueberry Breeze gummies stand apart from similar products is the team’s dedication to not only using the best hemp, but also using the best parts of that hemp. The artisans at Cornbread only use extract derived from the flowers of hemp plants, never leaves or stems. The vast majority of desirable terpenes and cannabinoids are found in the flower, and by only using this prime part of the plant, they ensure that each and every gummy is up to the highest level of craft and care. 

There’s no shortage of situations that call for a calming Blueberry Breeze gummy. The 10mg of THC and 10mg of CBD provide an incredibly balanced, comforting high that won’t raise anxiety or put you straight to bed. Cornbread’s new gummies are an ideal companion for an afternoon outdoors with friends, a morning cup of coffee, or as a way to wind down at the end of a long day. 

They’re also perfectly stackable and doseable to help consumers of all tolerance levels reach their desired high. Folks who are new to THC should start with half a gummy to ease into a blissful state, while experienced consumers can jump all the way to two gummies to reach a similar level. With these gummies’ delightful blueberry flavor and Cornbread’s legendary quality, experimenting to find the dose that gets you feeling just right is a treat. 

THC the wholesome way

Cornbread is a team that always sticks to their values, and that means always going the extra mile to take care of their customers. They offer lightning-fast free shipping to get your order to you quickly and exceptional customer service just in case anything goes wrong with your order on the way. Cornbread is so confident in their products that they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If after 30 days of use, you don’t notice at least a small difference in your quality of life, then Cornbread will buy the product back from you, no questions asked.

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The team at Cornbread Hemp is always hard at work developing some of the best hemp products to be found anywhere, and these Blueberry Breeze gummies are no exception. Make sure to check out Cornbread’s website and follow them on Instagram and X to keep yourself updated with any exciting new announcements from the team including new flavors of THC gummies and completely new products. 

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