Cultivation / growing
Montana hemp production licenses · License required
Montana Department of Agriculture issues hemp production licenses and maintains seed dealer and approved variety lists.
Montana Industrial Hemp Statistics
Montana industrial hemp statistics for 2025: planted and harvested acres, fiber/floral/grain utilization, production value, and trends from USDA NASS National…
Data last updated May 23, 2026 10:58 pm (UTC).
Planted acreage trend
Segment mix
Fiber, floral, and grain acres are USDA utilization categories (area harvested by intended use). They are not always mutually exclusive — the same acreage can appear in more than one category when reported for multiple purposes.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber acres | 2,200 acres |
| Floral acres | 2,200 acres |
| Acres harvested | 2,200 acres |
| Acres planted | 2,350 acres |
Fiber, floral, and grain acres are USDA utilization categories (area harvested by intended use). They are not always mutually exclusive — the same acreage can appear in more than one category when reported for multiple purposes.
State regulatory context
How hemp cultivation, processing, and retail/CBD licensing work in this state. Not legal advice — verify with official sources.
Processing / manufacturing
Montana hemp handler/processor chain · License required
Production licenses cover grower/processor activity in the state program PDF. Seed dealers may include out-of-state entities.
Hemp retail & CBD sales
Montana hemp product retail
Public MDA lists focus on production and seed — not hemp retail storefronts. Verify current Montana hemp/cannabinoid product rules for CBD sales.