Open acres harvested (all utilizations)
1,140 acres
South Dakota Industrial Hemp Statistics
South Dakota industrial hemp statistics for 2025: planted and harvested acres, fiber/floral/grain utilization, production value, and trends from USDA NASS…
Data last updated July 7, 2026 1:50 pm (UTC).
South Dakota production economics
State acres, yield, and production are from NASS where published. Segment production value is shown when reported; otherwise estimated by applying the U.S. average price per pound for that utilization to state production. Sales per acre divides that value by state acres harvested for the segment.
Floral hemp (CBD, CBG, specialty)
Floral / cannabinoid hemp grown in the open.
- Acres harvested
- 1,140 acres
- Avg. yield
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- Production
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- Production value
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- Sales / acre
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- $/lb utilized
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Fiber hemp
Straw for construction, textiles, and bioplastics.
- Acres harvested
- 1,140 acres
- Avg. yield
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- Production
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- Production value
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- Sales / acre
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- $/lb utilized
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Grain hemp
Grain for plant-based protein and oil.
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- Production
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- Production value
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- Sales / acre
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- $/lb utilized
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Seed hemp
Oilseed and nutritional products.
- Acres harvested
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South Dakota industrial hemp production economics (2025 USDA NASS)
- Floral hemp (CBD, CBG, specialty): 1,140 acres harvested
- Fiber hemp: 1,140 acres harvested
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 | 1,140 acres |
| Floral acres | 1,140 acres |
| Acres harvested | 1,140 acres |
| Acres planted | 1,180 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.
Licensing orientation
Information accessibility4/5
Program clarity (public sources)5/5
Reporting channel clarity4/5
Overall guidance score: 4/5 (based on public information accessibility, not legal restrictiveness)
State regulatory context
How hemp cultivation, processing, and retail/CBD licensing work in this state. Not legal advice — verify with official sources.
Cultivation / growing
State industrial hemp cultivation program · License required
South Dakota regulates industrial hemp cultivation under a USDA-approved state plan administered by State hemp licensing authority. Use the linked licensing portal for application forms, fees, and renewal requirements. This summary is for orientation only — always read the current state plan and agency bulletins.
Processing / manufacturing
State hemp processing / handler requirements · License required
Industrial hemp processing, handling, or manufacturing in South Dakota may require a separate or combined license from State hemp licensing authority (or a state health/cannabis agency for certain products). Start with the official program page linked here, then confirm product-specific rules for fiber, grain, extracts, and food ingredients.