Illinois is currently in a battle over hemp regulations, like many other states are, in the absence of clarifying federal legislation. Governor JB Pritzker championed a
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sits on the other side of the debate, to the relief of hemp operators. Whether Johnson was responsible for the bill’s demise this week is up for debate. Pritzker said the bill was set to fail anyway, illustrating the momentum that hemp markets have developed.
Pritzker criticized the Illinois House of Representatives for not bringing the bill to…
02.21.2025
US animal fats and oils markets finish week strong; broader uncertainty persists
The US animal fats and oils markets ended Friday February 21 on a relatively quiet note, though broader market developments throughout the week have added ongoing uncertainty to the...
02.21.2025
Sausage casings bulletin, February 21, 2025
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02.21.2025
US weekly net soybean meal exports, sales retreat again
In the week to February 13, US net soybean meal and soybean cake sales and exports continued to decline but were above most analysts' estimates, data released by the...