Data brief
Which states have the largest industrial hemp industries?
Direct answer
Rankings shift by metric—licensed acres, active licenses, processor count, or grain/fiber split. Colorado, Kentucky, Montana, and others rotate in top lists depending on year and CBD distortion. Use multi-metric state dashboards.
Live data & official sources
Use these links first for current state numbers, regulations, and maps—before relying on national averages in the article below.
Pair with which states grow the most hemp.