Research has been fundamental to the growth of the U.S. as a world leading food exporter, as well as an exporter of agricultural technology. The twentieth century saw extraordinary output from public research dollars, resulting in higher crop yields and greater efficiencies.
Since 2000, publicly funded research has fallen by an estimated 30 percent as a portion of all R&D in the U.S. This trend coincides with the growth of organic agriculture, and the legalization of hemp, both segments where research is critical to make competitive gains. Declines in funding occurred at both the state and federal level, and private research understandably shifted focus to near-term monetization and biotechnology.
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02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...