The U-S-D-A recently approved the state’s plan for hemp production sand producers can now start applying for a hemp license.  Robin Pruisner is overseeing the plan for the state ag department and says a public hearing Wednesday is the final step.

Pruisner cautions that in you are interested in hemp production, you really need to review the market before moving forward.

She says all the information to apply for a hemp license is online. Go to iowaagriculture.gov/hemp. This commercial hemp production program does not legalize the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for human consumption, extraction or processing in Iowa.