Josh Bushong NW Area Agronomy Specialist Oklahoma State University Industrial Hemp Josh Bushong NW Area Agronomy Specialist Oklahoma State University

WWII Hemp Campaign

Industrial Hemp What is it? House Bill 2913? Is it legal to grow now? What can we do?

Industrial Hemp Cannabis sativa L. ∆9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Subsp. sativa var. sativa ∆9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Pyschoactive component No more than 0.3% THC Any and all plant material dry-weight basis Higher conc. cannabidiol (CBD)

Sunn Hemp ≠ Industrial Hemp ≠ Marijuana

Industrial Hemp Uses Harvested for fiber or oil Paper, textiles, rope, clothing, biodegradable plastics, cosmetics, paint, biofuel, concrete blocks, food, insulation, mulch, animal bedding, and animal feed

HB 2913: Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Agriculture Pilot Program

HB 2913 https://legiscan.com/OK/text/H B2913/id/1782484/Oklahoma- 2018-HB2913-Enrolled.pdf

HB 2913 Passed 92-0 in House of Rep. Passed 39-1 in Senate Approved by Governor 4/23/18 Research and Development Adaptation of varieties Economic potential Environmental impacts

HB 2913 License Licensee Subcontractor Issued by ODAFF University or an institution of higher education located in OK Subcontractor Producer, Person, or Business

ODAFF Regulatory agency Nonrefundable application fee Certified Seed No more than 0.3% THC Certified & approved by ODAFF “Listed low THC seed”

ODAFF – Proposed Rules http://app.ag.ok.gov/uploads/ru les/Third%20Draft%20- %20Ch%2030%20Hemp%20(E mergency)%20(FY%202018).p df

ODAFF – Proposed Rules Waiting on Govenor signature Only OK institutions of higher education with a plant science curriculum can apply for a license Apply 30 days prior to planting

Heavy Media Coverage

“Industrial hemp has the potential to become a source of steady, recurring revenue for our state” Gov. Mary Fallin

Is it legal to grow? Yes, if conducted by a university or under contract with a university with an approved license Proper application and reports submitted and approved Fields subject to routine inspection and sampling

Will OSU be a part of this program?

OSU’s Current Stance Highly unlikely to apply for a license this year Pending on grant funding Taking contact information for those interested in possible future projects

Contact Information Name, Company Affiliation, Mailing Address, Email Address, Phone Number, and a brief description of their interests (i.e. research, production, etc.) Send to pamela.abit@okstate.edu

Comments Highly unlikely that OSU will grow any this year Record contact info for possible future project Other universities may apply for license

Thanks! Josh Bushong NW Area Agronomist Oklahoma State University Twitter: @TallOkie_67 Facebook: /NWAreaOSUExtension