WAKONDA, S.D. – South Dakota recently became the No. 1 producer of hemp fibers in the nation after being the third-to-last state to make it legal just three years ago. "We're the highest production ...

AUGUSTA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas hemp processing companies are taking the approach “if you build it, they will come.” “I think industrial hemp is headed in the right direction on the fiber and grain side ...

Despite hemp farming being a relatively new sector of the agriculture industry in the state, South Dakota has managed to become one of the largest producers of industrial hemp in the United States.

South Dakota's hemp acreage increased 22% in 2024, solidifying its position as a leading hemp producer. Texas saw a dramatic 1,860% increase in planted hemp acreage, but harvested significantly less.

Images of industrial hemp in its first year were taken to understand the crop in terms of fiber and grain production. The first image is a truecolor or RGB image of the plots, while the other three ...

Hemp is a widely recognized alternative fiber that is known for its versatility and sustainability, among other qualities. Since 2018, it has become a popular trend, reaching a market value of $252 ...

The early, buck-wild days of hemp farming spawned many a gun-shy grower, but Aaron Baldwin found a sweet spot. Avoiding the pitfalls of broken promises and grinning middlemen, Baldwin brought hemp ...

A new chapter of industrial hemp production in Montana was underlined Thursday at a groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Benton. There, a small gathering of dignitaries headlined by Montana Sen. Jon Tester ...