Industrial Hemp Innovation Continues
Industrial hemp continues to attract investment and innovation with widespread conviction that the economics will work. Despite additional funding opportunities arising from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), investors must have high risk tolerance in this space.
Figures from the latest USDA NASS National Hemp Report show a downward trend in both acreage and market size for all major hemp segments. Within this data are modest gains for fiber hemp in states like Missouri and Virginia, each posting gains of less than 100 acres in 2022.
High commodity prices, especially for oilseeds, will continue to affect growers’ planting intentions. Energy markets will also continue to have knock-on…
12.27.2024
US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes
US supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fell sharply in November but reached the highest November volume on record, according to data released on Thursday December 26 by the...
12.27.2024
Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Friday December 27, with limited trades persisting due to the holiday season.
Weekly averages were unchanged from the prior week...
12.27.2024
Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Friday December 27. Some participants reported distressed loads in the market late in the afternoon of Thursday December 26 and...