Hemp Seed Genetics
This year will be another test for hemp seed genetics. There is no precedent for the hemp seed segment, developing at a rapid pace, and with varying approaches. Traditional plant breeding underlies most of the current efforts, but several companies are using biotechnology to develop THC compliant hemp for cannabinoids. Early soybean pioneers weren’t mapping the genome in that crop’s early days. Today’s technology is largely responsible for the accelerated timeline. Stability is generally reliable for common grain and fiber type hemp, with Canada and Europe having done a yeoman’s job in developing hempseed grain and fiber genetics. Cannabinoid hemp is very much a work in progress, with biological limitations to progress using…
11.15.2024
October soybean crush reaches all-time monthly high; biofuel demand limits rise in soybean oil stocks
The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reported the October soybean crush at a record monthly high of 199.9592 million bushels, eclipsing the previous record of 196.406 million bushels set...
11.15.2024
UCO 2025 market clouded by China’s cancellation of export rebate
China will cancel its current 13% export tax rebate for used cooking oil (UCO), a key biofuel feedstock, effective December 1, the country’s Ministry of Finance and the State...
11.15.2024
US animal protein prices steady to firmer week on week; SBM under pressure
The US animal proteins market was steady to higher in the week to Friday November 15. Even with decreases in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean meal futures, prices...