I know here in my state (Michigan) there are farmers looking to do this to compete with the northern neighbors (Canada) and their hemp production. I think sometime in late 2018, there was even a report on the news about it.

I don't recall all the particulars about it, but I believe hemp has a good chance of becoming some state's cash crop. But then again I fear if the government or large businesses get involved, all the regulations will thwart the sales/profits and some smaller family farms will once again lose out.