Weather challenges have made the 2023 cropping season difficult for hemp growers in parts of the Midwest and Southern Plains. In recent weeks, parched areas of the Ohio River Valley and upper Midwest received critical rain for their crops.
The Dakotas and Montana have been endowed with ample rainfall in 2023. Recent rains totaled 2-4 inches in some local cases. This has contributed to 40 percent of U.S. winter wheat that is rated good to excellent, a 10 percent increase from 2022.
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11.21.2024
Domestic US biodiesel blending helps lift October RFS RIN production
US domestic biodiesel blending of 147.5 million gallons in October produced a monthly high of 221.2 million renewable identification number (RIN) credits for January-October. This was 11.5% above September...
11.21.2024
CWG trades lower as broader animal fats markets hold steady
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Thursday November 21, with limited trading as attention shifted toward broader macroeconomic factors and...
11.21.2024
October commercial cattle, hog production above 2023
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday November 21. Limited trade was reported from market sources due to the proximity of the extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the...