Organic programs benefit hemp producers
Domestic organic supply has been an ongoing concern for the US Department of Agriculture. In 2021, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported an 11% decline in certified organic ground and an 18% decline in transitional organic land between 2019 and 2021. During that time period, NASS also reported an increase in growers, indicating they were discontinuing organic production, from 6% to 8%.
The response from the USDA has been dizzying, with investment from a range of sources at the agency. Among these are the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP), Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance (TOGA), Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG), Organic Transition initiative — Environmental Quality Incentives Program (OTI-EQIP) and the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP).
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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...
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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...
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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...