Rows of labelled seed vials and envelope packets on shelving in a professional seed bank storage room
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If Washington bans hemp: what seed banks and breeders stand to lose

MJBizDaily reports that a federal move against hemp could imperil seed banks and the genetic diversity they hold. For breeders, distributors and research collections the risks run from restricted movement of material to the loss of rare cultivars. This piece separates the reporting from the likely practical impacts and sets out the questions professionals should be tracking next.