Election Day
The US is voting today, and the electorate will choose the next President, as well as congressional seats in some 34 states. For many years, polling was a reliable barometer of the election, and analysts were able to predict outcomes on election nights, before the West Coast went to sleep, and sometimes, the East Coast. Then Bush v. Gore happened, when SCOTUS settled a contentious recount in Florida, in favor of George W. Bush. In the middle of December. Hemp prices, or hemp markets, are unlikely to experience added volatility, regardless of the outcomes.
In 2016, we witnessed even more drama, as underdog Trump defied polling to become the 45th POTUS. Since then, we’ve learned just how sophisticated modern campaigns can be. Social media amplifies candidate’s…
02.21.2025
US animal fats and oils markets finish week strong; broader uncertainty persists
The US animal fats and oils markets ended Friday February 21 on a relatively quiet note, though broader market developments throughout the week have added ongoing uncertainty to the...
02.21.2025
Sausage casings bulletin, February 21, 2025
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02.21.2025
US weekly net soybean meal exports, sales retreat again
In the week to February 13, US net soybean meal and soybean cake sales and exports continued to decline but were above most analysts' estimates, data released by the...