Federal funding for hemp continues to flow to US companies. The sources and targets for federal funding have been varied, reflecting the need for disparate research in agronomy, manufacturing, materials science, analytical methods, and animal nutrition, among other disciplines.
National decarbonization efforts are fueling research to develop sustainable hemp materials, like those manufactured by Idaho-based construction materials firm
Hempitecture was recently awarded $8.42 million through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program administered through the Investing in America program.
The Investing in America program under the Biden-Harris administration provided $428 million in funding for 14 projects with a goal to accelerate domestic clean energy projects.
DOE funding for Hempitecture was awarded to develop a facility in northeast…
12.24.2024
Animal fats, oils markets quiet amid Christmas holiday
The US animal fats and oils markets remained steady on Tuesday December 24, amid limited trading due to the Christmas holidays.
Market sources expected activity to remain subdued...
12.24.2024
US November broiler, turkey slaughter down year on year
US animal protein prices were steady on Tuesday December 24, with limited volumes reported to have been traded. With the proximity of the end-of-year holidays, most market participants are...
12.24.2024
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections rise, corn falls
Weekly export inspections
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to December 19, according to data...