Hot Hemp
Hemp seed breeders have an extended buffer for product development, with the delayed implementation of the USDA’s IFR. A couple of years isn’t a long time in seed variety development, and the stricter THC rules in the IFR are much harder to consistently adhere to. Long term this could impact hemp supply and hemp prices, but no major price movements are expected in the near-term.
Crops are testing hot this year, and seemingly at a higher level than last year, anecdotally, but there is no reporting on hot crops available in real time. Our sources spread around the US report some incidents of non-compliant crops, but testing remains a big mystery. One Michigan producer’s crop tested at .6%, twice the allowed limit. A follow up test at the same lab returned a THC level…
02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...