UK Industrial Hemp Agronomic Research

Research and Extension efforts aimed at optimizing yields and profitability from grain, fiber, and cannabinoid production models for U.S. producers.

The reintroduction of industrial hemp production in the United States has sparked significant interest. Over 1,000 producers in Kentucky have shown interest in the crop by signing up for over 55,000 plus acres collectively for the 2019 production year through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.