Among the vast spending powers of the US Government, national defense comprises about 10% of a $10 trillion annual budget, according to
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are funding ongoing hemp fiber research for the purpose of incorporating hemp into military uniforms. This is not a brand-new idea, it has been discussed occasionally since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in the public and private arena.
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12.20.2024
45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill
The US government spending bill failed twice in as many days. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Friday December 20, some federal services will...
12.20.2024
US animal fats and oils end week softer across the board ahead of holiday slowdown
Prices for US animal fats and oils ended the week on a lower note on Friday December 20, with most markets trending downward ahead of the upcoming holiday week,...
12.20.2024
December cattle on feed down on month, year
Most US animal protein prices were rangebound for the week, though in wider ranges due to the impending Christmas and New Year's holiday closures.
The only significant price...