![Lawsuit plaintiff Beau Anderson said he's hopeful a $65 million judgment sends a message that "you don't roll in and try to dupe a bunch of farmers [to grow] what could be a worthwhile commodity for the region without any money." Anderson said the hemp he grew for USA Biofuels is still baled in his fields. (Alexis Bonogofsky/Montana Free Press)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2021/07/27/Beau_with_hemp_bale-scaled-e1627339888560_t1170.jpeg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Lawsuit plaintiff Beau Anderson said he's hopeful a $65 million judgment sends a message that "you don't roll in and try to dupe a bunch of farmers [to grow] what could be a worthwhile commodity for the region without any money." Anderson said the hemp he grew for USA Biofuels is still baled in his fields. (Alexis Bonogofsky/Montana Free Press)
July 27, 2021
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July 27, 2021 11 p.m.
Montana hemp growers awarded $65 million for 'deceptive' deal
Hemp, a crop that largely flew under the radar in Montana when it was planted under a pilot program three years ago, is now central to one of the largest civil awards in the state's history.