05.02.2024
UCO, heating oil spread widens
Yellow grease traded as low as 34 cents per lb delivered Carolinas on Thursday May 2, with additional volume heard at 36 cents per lb. Despite the decrease, offers...
Hempseed and fiber segments are predominantly developing independently of the CBD segment. Capitalizing on other aspects of the hemp plant isn’t something that CBD operators have tackled in earnest yet. Tri-cropping is a popular concept, but is far from scaled in North America, and presents some inherent limitations. With current genetics, you can grow a grain crop and post-harvest you’re left with what’s called field residue, in other crops. Corn producers will occasionally follow the combine with a baler, baling stover, particularly in drought years when forage supply is short, and impractical to ship. Most of the time it is incorporated, helping to build soil. The prospect of capturing value after harvesting a hempseed crop is a promising glimpse at increased profitability from coproducts.
Producing premium long-strand…