USDA approval of state’s industrial hemp plan clears way for 2021 growing season

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved South Dakota’s plan for industrial hemp on Friday, Oct. 16, clearing the way for the program to be ready for the 2021 growing season. Derek Schiefelbein, the state’s industrial hemp program manager, said the next step will be adopting rules, such as fees for the various licenses. A public hearing is expected to be held before the end of the year. The…

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