Success StoryNational Hemp Cultivar Trials



National Hemp Cultivar Trials

Author: Robert Pearce

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Hemp

Outcome: Initial Outcome

I coordinate the National hemp dual purpose cultivar trial on behalf of the S-1084 Hemp multi-state group.  In 2021, 17 universities participated.  My group receives seed from hemp industry collaborators, distributes it to participating locations, and coordinates the collection of data. Currently, we are working with collaborators at the University of Florida to analyze the data collected for the past three growing seasons.  Over time this project will result in a database of cultivar performance across and wide range of locations to aid growers in the selection of suitable genetics for their location.






Stories by Robert Pearce


Hemp multi-state project participation

about 4 years ago by Robert Pearce

University of Kentucky was host to a meeting of the S-1084 Multi State Hemp Project on August 22 and... Read More


Transitioning to Hemp Production

about 4 years ago by Robert Pearce

A hemp field day was conducted at Spindletop research farm on August 21, 2019 to showcase research o... Read More


Stories by Plant and Soil Sciences


Small Horse Farm Improves Forage from UK Equine Pasture Evaluation Program

Small Horse Farm Improves Forage from UK Equine Pasture Evaluation Program

about 4 years ago by Jimmy Henning

In 2016, Paul and Melita Knapper were the first farm to be enrolled in the RCPP Overgrazing and Soil... Read More


Fescue eradication and improved management increases profits for Central Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm

Fescue eradication and improved management increases profits for Central Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm

about 4 years ago by Jimmy Henning

A central Kentucky thoroughbred horse farm experienced a high incidence of fescue toxicosis symptoms... Read More