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…
01.29.2025
DCO prices strengthen as output, ethanol production decline on week
Prices for US animal fats and oils held steady to higher on Wednesday January 29, with much of the day's trade concentrated in the distiller’s corn oil (DCO) markets.
01.29.2025
Automotive leather sector wary of potential US tariffs on Chinese goods
For most US hide sellers, the market remained quiet on Wednesday January 29, as Chinese tanners were away for their Lunar New Year holiday. But some activity persisted, particularly...
01.28.2025
US animal fats and oils Gulf markets show continued price strength amid tight conditions
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday January 28, supported by ongoing discussions of strong demand.
The Gulf Coast region has experienced...