About Us
Bob Pearce, professor of agronomy, and Tom Keene, agronomy specialist, both with the UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, are participants in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Industrial Hemp Program. Their work is focused on investigating the agronomic parameters affecting field-scale production of industrial hemp. The resulting research and extension efforts are aimed at optimizing yields and profitability from grain, fiber, and cannabinoid production models for U.S. producers.
Click here for An Introduction to Hemp and Hemp Agronomy
Industrial Hemp Economics
The Economics of Hemp Production in Kentucky
by Jonathan Shepherd and Tyler Mark, UK Ag Economics
Economists’ Viewpoints Surrounding the Hemp Boom
by Jonathan Shepherd and Tyler Mark and Will Snell, UK Ag Economics
*NEW*
Dr. Tyler Mark, UK Ag. Economist, and Jonathan Shepherd, Ag. Economics Farm Management Specialist, have released new, interactive enterprise budget models for industrial hemp producers. This is an EXTREMELY useful tool for those newly considering or perhaps working to optimize hemp production efforts. The tabs at the bottom of the sheet denote different production models, and the data can be manipulated to evaluate different scenarios. The file can be found at this link and is freely available to the public. Thanks Dr. Mark and Jonathan!
The UK Division of Regulatory Services is leading a proficiency testing effort among laboratories assaying for cannabinoids derived from hemp. Please see this link for program information and results: