Déjà vu: An Economic Survey of the United States Hemp Cultivation Industry (Full Report)

The report is a business and economic analysis of the 2020 U.S. Hemp Cultivation industry. It examines acreage licensed, provides updates on the regulatory and supply chain environment, provides insights and recommendations for hemp operators and investors and provides predictions and forecasts on the direction of the industry. It is based on a survey sent to 8,200 licensed U.S. cultivators. It is a data rich, state by state baseline for the hemp industry. This report builds upon the foundational 2019 report, both are considered the Gold Standard for cultivation, insights, data and analysis.

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Reports

02/23/2026
Washington Cannabis Tax Policy Analysis - February 2026 DOWNLOAD NOW
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The U.S. THC Beverage Report (2025) DOWNLOAD NOW

In the News

03/05/2026
Changing weed and vape taxes could cost WA money. It’s worth the risk | Opinion READ NOW
03/05/2026
Economics expert issues analysis of Washington State cannabis tax laws READ NOW

Speaking Engagements

7/22/2020
The State of Hemp: Key Learnings from 2019 and a Forecast for 2020
National Industrial Hemp Council, Washington, D.C.
7/2/2020
Cannabis Interstate Commerce and its Role in Promoting Social Equity
The State of Cannabis

Media

02/24/2026
WHITNEY ECONOMICS ISSUES CANNABIS TAX POLICY ANALYSIS FOR STATE OF WASHINGTON READ NOW
08/27/2025
WHITNEY ECONOMICS IDENTIFIES FLAWS IN USDA METHODOLOGY IN CALCULATING HEMP CULTIVATION SECTOR VALUE READ NOW

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