Research

Practical, multi-year studies on hemp performance.

We're advancing real-world understanding of hemp performance. Together with trusted research collaborators, Flura is conducting field studies across multiple applications to generate practical insights for growers and industry stakeholders.

Field research
Field study · 2025-2027

Hemp & Biosolids Field Research

A 2-year collaborative research project between the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), using Flura seeds to test industrial hemp grain and fiber production under Class A biosolid amendment versus a urea control.

Lead: Dr. D.K. Lee, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Funder: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Plot size: ~1/8 acre replicates
Early signal: Taller stalks, thicker stem diameter on biosolid-amended plots

Next milestone: 2026 replicate sow (June). Peer review submission targeted for Q3 2027.

Pipeline of studies

Field research, in three families.

Agronomy

Yield response, soil amendments, planting density, and rotation effects across Midwest climate zones.

Genetics

Elite seed line selection and climate-zone phenotype modeling — eight patents in flight across genetics and material science.

Downstream

Fiber blend trials for paper and textile applications, oil substitution for coatings, animal feed inclusion studies.