04/30/2026
👀A Closer Look at the USDA's 2025 H**p Report
The agricultural h**p industry in the United States continues to evolve, with the latest H**p Report from the USDA highlighting a landmark year for the 2025 crop. While the overall industry value climbed to $739 million, the real story lies in the shifting dynamics of field-grown crops, specifically the rapid rise of grain production and the expanding footprint of h**p in states like Kansas.
💹Grain Production: The 2025 Growth Leader
While floral h**p often dominates the headlines, grain h**p saw the most explosive percentage gains this year. National production in the open reached 7.26 million pounds of h**p grain, a staggering 112% increase from 2024.
👩🏾🌾Acreage Expansion: Harvested area for grain in the open grew to 7,515 acres, up 55% from the previous season.
⚖ Yield Improvements: Farmers became significantly more efficient, with average yields hitting 966 pounds per acre—an increase of 264 pounds over 2024.
💱Economic Impact: The total value of utilized grain production skyrocketed 209% to reach $8.09 million.
The data from 2025 reveals an industry in transition, moving toward more specialized utilizations and increased regional concentration. While the total value of all h**p production saw a 64% increase from the previous year—the growth was not uniform . . . .
Read more in the full blog here: https://www.midwesth**ptech.com/post/the-agricultural-h**p-landscape-a-closer-look-at-the-usda-2025-report