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Minnesota ( WCCO ) -- Congress this week, as part of a deal to reopen the government, passed a provision that would restrict hemp-derived THC products, a move Minnesota producers say would be a major blow to their business.

An agriculture spending package removed products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC in them from the definition of hemp, which effectively puts a federal ban on the drinks and edibles available for purchase.

Most of what is on store shelves in Minnesota has 5 milligrams per serving. A hemp-derived drink can have as much as 10 milligrams per container.

"This law, as it's written currently, would eliminate the hemp industry," said Jason Dayton, cofounder of Minneapolis Cider Company, which sells its Trail Magic THC drinks in 24

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