All eyes are on the upcoming transition to a Biden/Harris administration. This is certainly the case with the emerging hemp sector, after slogging through significant headwinds in 2020. The pan-cannabis sector has plenty to be excited about with inevitable policy changes on the horizon.
The Department of Justice – overseen by the Attorney General – is a pivotal role as the US navigates cannabis policy reform. As noted in yesterday’s commentary, the predominant agency culture of DOJ was established at the outset of Jeff Sessions tenure. Sessions is known for his disdain for cannabis markets, and this has helped to keep outdated views on the crop entrenched at the agency, regardless of the emergence of the legitimate hemp industry. The DOJ is amidst a crisis after the President attacked prosecutors, the FBI, and judges, while also eroding confidence in DOJ…
12.26.2024
East Coast renewable diesel supplies likely to decline: EIA
Renewable diesel supplies on the US East Coast could be cut in half starting in January as the Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) replaces the expiring Blender’s Tax Credit,...
12.26.2024
US animal fats and oils markets mostly stable, with movement only in CWG
The US animal fats and oils markets were largely steady on Thursday December 26 amid limited trade activity due to the Christmas holiday.
The only notable activity observed...
12.26.2024
Avian flu spikes in poultry, cattle sector at end of 2024
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday December 26, with limited volumes reported to have been traded.
US avian flu update
Year-to-date US poultry headcounts affected by...