Success StoryNational Hemp Trials



National Hemp Trials

Author: Robert Pearce

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Hemp

Outcome: Initial Outcome

I Have coordinated a National hemp dual-purpose cultivar trial on behalf of the S-1084 Hemp multi-state group since 2019.  In 2023, 17 universities participated growing a common set of 12 hemp cultivars in 20 locations across the country.  My group solicits and 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 first 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 hemp genetics for their location.  Locally this information is used to help inform potential hemp growers about grain and fiber cultivars that perform the best in growing conditions typically encountered in KY.  






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