WINFRED, S.D. — Ken Meyer’s boots imprint the fine layer of dust settled over the concrete floor as he walks through South Dakota’s first industrial hemp processing facility. It’s loud. Fans whirl and ...

A strong smell coming from a relatively small hemp farm on Pass Road outside the small town of Sutter drifted into nearby neighborhoods earlier this fall. Sutter County supervisors on Tuesday approved ...

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is partnering with Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner to introduce legislation that could significantly transform the agricultural landscape in the ...

South Dakota's hemp acreage increased 22% in 2024, solidifying its position as a leading hemp producer. Texas saw a dramatic 1,860% increase in planted hemp acreage, but harvested significantly less.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hundreds of huge, round bales lay arranged in neat rows and stacks outside Prairie Band Ag’s processing facility north of Topeka.

Ken Meyer reaches out to inspect some processed hemp at his plant in Winfred on June 2, 2025. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight) WINFRED — Ken Meyer’s boots imprint the fine layer of dust settled ...