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.
United States Department of Agriculture
Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance
Colorado State University
Cornell University
Oregon State University
Purdue University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois Hemp Production Strategies and Research Updates (June 2020)
- 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
