Illinois Extension educators have curated a collection of resources related to the legislation, production, and harvesting of industrial hemp.
Illinois Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Updates on Industrial Hemp in Illinois (2020)
- New Era for Hemp in Illinois (pdf)
- Industrial Hemp Buyer/Seller Form
- Industrial Hemp Buyer/Seller List
- Hemp Needs Based Assessment
The varieties listed below are meant to be a starting point for producers in Illinois. These varieties have NOT been officially approved by the state of Illinois but have been shown to test below the 0.3% delta-9 THC required by the state. Producers should still remain cautious of seed sales and are encouraged to obtain a Certificate of Analysis (COA) prior to seed or transplant purchases.
While not an exhaustive list, the following resources represent some of the most current and relevant information about diseases and pests specific to industrial hemp.
Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance
Colorado State University
Cornell University
Oregon State University
Purdue University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois Agronomy Handbook
- Industrial Hemp Basics
- Industrial Hemp Grain and Fiber
- Industrial Hemp CBD
- Soil Testing Facilities
- University of Illinois Plant Clinic: Accepting samples for disease identification on industrial hemp (fiber and grain only). Only HAND DELIVERED samples will be accepted. Please contact Plant Clinic prior to sample delivery.
University of Kentucky
- Hemp Production Reports
- Introduction to Industrial Hemp
- Hemp Pest News
- Economic Considerations for Growing Industrial Hemp - 2013
University of Wisconsin - Madison
There were several excellent presentations shared at the Industrial Hemp Production Workshop in March, 2019, including many of the presentations listed below.
- Industrial Hemp Production Workshop Welcome and Introduction: Moderator: Phillip Alberti, Commercial Agriculture Educator
- Small Business Development: Industrial Hemp: Presented by Stacy McCaskill, Director, Illinois Small Businesses Development Center
- An Introduction to Hemp in Illinois: Presented by Chris Berry, Illinois Hemp Growers Association
- 2018 Farm Bill Provisions and Impact on Hemp in Illinois: Presented by Taylor Shuck, Illinois Hemp Industries Association
- Regional Legislative and Production Overview of Hemp: Presented by Rob Davies, Illinois Farmers Union
- Industrial Hemp Grain Production: Presented by Bryan Parr, Legacy Hemp
- Industrial Hemp Grain and CBD Production: Presented by Steve Tomlins, Turtle Creek Gardens
- Industrial Hemp Production Q&A
