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

2. WWII Hemp Campaign

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

4. 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)

5. Sunn Hemp ≠ Industrial Hemp ≠ Marijuana

6. 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

7. HB 2913: Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Agriculture Pilot Program

8. HB 2913
B2913/id/ /Oklahoma HB2913-Enrolled.pdf

9. 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

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

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

12. ODAFF – Proposed Rules
les/Third%20Draft%20- %20Ch%2030%20Hemp%20(E mergency)%20(FY%202018).p df

13. 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

14. Heavy Media Coverage

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

16. 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

17. Will OSU be a part of this program?

18. 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

19. Contact Information
Name, Company Affiliation, Mailing Address, Address, Phone Number, and a brief description of their interests (i.e. research, production, etc.)
Send to

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

21. Thanks! Josh Bushong NW Area Agronomist Oklahoma State University
Facebook: /NWAreaOSUExtension