Grow Hemp in Nebraska
1) Do I need a license to grow hemp in Nebraska?
Any person who grows hemp in Nebraska, regardless of quantity or end-use, is required to have a cultivator license.
See the Cultivator and Processor-Handler Application Guidance documents for more information.
2) When can I apply to renew my hemp license?
Applications for the next year’s licenses will be available on or before November 1. It is recommended that all current licensees apply well ahead of December 31 in order to avoid a lapse in licensure.
3) 2021 Fee Schedule for growing hemp?
Application fee: $150 nonrefundable, due at time of application.
Cultivator site registration fee of $600 per site due at time of application
Site modification fee of $75 due upon approval of site modification or Additional site registration fees due if you are adding a site rather than modifying an existing site
Delinquent fees for renewals will be assessed at 25% of the base fee rate per month on or after: of February 1; delinquent fee is $187.50 o March 1; delinquent fee is $375 of April 1; delinquent fee is $562.50 of May 1; delinquent fee is $750
3) Do I need a cultivator or processor-handler license to sell CBD oil or other finished hemp products in Nebraska?
No. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture does not regulate finished hemp products.
4) Is there a limit to how many acres of hemp I can plant and receive a license for?
You can apply for a license to plant as many acres as you want. Each site of cultivation will require an additional site registration fee.
5) Where can I find hemp seeds or clones?
Individuals are responsible for sourcing their own hemp plants. Hemp seed must be labeled by a seed permit holder and comply with the Nebraska Seed Law. (Genetics of CBD Seed Labs are 100% USDA compliant)