Texas is one of the most recent states to address intoxicating hemp markets, with Senator Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) introduced
Recent rulings in the federal appellate courts have emboldened state lawmakers to attempt to “close the loophole” that enables high THC products to be sold widely, without regulation, oversight, or controls.
Cannabis Multistate Operators (MSOs) have both lobbied to close the loophole that legitimizes hemp-derived cannabinoid markets, while simultaneously entering them. These markets are much more lucrative than the highly regulated cannabis markets familiar to MSOs.
When delta-8 THC emerged in 2020 in states with legal cannabis markets, cannabis operators cried foul at the inequity that allowed hemp companies to sell to anyone, anywhere, including the…
02.27.2025
CWG prices fall; broader animal fats markets steady
The US animal fats and oils markets were steady on Thursday, February 27 on slowing month-end activity, while sentiment remained under pressure from macro factors, including weaker soybean oil...
02.27.2025
Bloodmeal prices jump on limited spot supply
Ruminant bloodmeal traded higher on Thursday February 27, up to $1,425 per short ton FOB Missouri River and Texas Panhandle.
Strong demand in a tight spot supply market...
02.27.2025
High feedstock cost continues squeezing European biofuel production margins
European biofuel feedstock prices remained broadly stable in the week to Thursday February 27, applying additional pressure on biofuel production margins, with the spread between used cooking oil (UCO)...