Hemp

The USDA said South Dakota farmers planted more than 3,000 acres of industrial hemp in 2023 – more than any other state.

A judge has declined to block a bill prohibiting the sale of products that use THC derived from hemp.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a group of his colleagues in urging Congress to clarify language regarding hemp.

Legalizing industrial hemp was a key topic in recent legislative sessions. And now, someone who was instrumental in bringing the crop to the state is preparing to plant it for the first time.

Today we check in with another farmer who chose to plant industrial hemp for a look at how the crop is taking root in South Dakota. B.J. McNeill farms near Wessington and planted 1300 acres. He joins us today to fill us in on his experience.

Now that industrial hemp farming is legal in South Dakota some farmers and ranchers are sharing their experiences. Most believe that it does have a future in South Dakota. Today we check in with Josh Klumb who chose to plant 7 acres of the crop southwest of Mitchell.

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After negotiations on Monday and throughout the week, legislators and Governor Kristi Noem’s office are still determining how to fund an industrial hemp…

In the final weeks of the 2020 legislative session, discussions are ramping up over how to fund an industrial hemp program.But lawmakers are working with…

The South Dakota House is passing along the bill legalizing industrial hemp.House lawmakers approved the bill 54 to 12 and without debate. There’s a…