HEXO and the talking heads, ignore them. Old news, but almost two days ago (August 27, 2019) the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Tuesday that hemp farmers operating under pilot programs authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill are now eligible for federal crop insurance for the 2020 planting season, while those who cultivate hemp under broader federal legalization in the 2018 version of the legislation can obtain coverage after regulations are developed. Please note * Once again, the MJ industry is getting a black eye from ignorant reporters, sentiment is hardly waining as both the use of MJ and MJ products is on the rise. But it's all about the cash flow which is doubling for those companies preparing to become dominate distributors. Canada is light years ahead of the U.S. catch up game, its all about the cash flow and the U.S. want its share. Banking laws will change soon enough, Congress will make the change soon enough.