NASS: Hemp Planted Acreage Jumps 64%

The value of U.S. industrial hemp production reached $445 million in 2024, representing a 40% year-over-year jump.  According to the National Hemp Report, released last week, total planted area for hemp jumped to almost 45,300 acres, 64% increase from 2023, with harvested area also rising to just under 32,700 acres.  Floral hemp has emerged as the industry’s driving force, with production more than doubling to 20.8 million pounds, a 159% increase over the previous year.

Harvested area was up 60%, and per-acre yields climbed to 669 pounds to reach 1,757 pounds per acre. The report said floral hemp production accounted for 87% of the total value of hemp grown in the open.  Seed hemp showed the most dramatic increase in value, surging almost 500 percent to $16.9 million. 

FeedandGrain.com said both acreage and yield contributed to the growth.

When it comes to hemp production here in the Northwest:  

• 2,300 acres were planted in Idaho last year with 2,100 harvested
• In Oregon, 1,600 hundred areas were planted last year with 1,550 harvested
• And 1,850 acres of hemp were planted in Washington last year, with 1,300 acres harvested

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