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…
11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
11.22.2024
Gulf prices average higher despite weeklong declines in SBO
For the week ended Friday November 22, packer bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) remained unchanged from the previous week’s average, while Gulf Coast-delivered tallow rose 2.7%, primarily...
11.22.2024
Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher
US animal protein prices were mixed to mostly higher for the week to Friday November 22, with only meat and bonemeal showing a slight price reduction due to tighter...