Opportunities for Hemp Fiber Products
Hemp fiber applications are seemingly infinite. The characteristics of the materials ensure its usefulness across a broad cross-section of industry. As a bulk filler for composites, there are few technical hurdles to grow this segment if producers can overcome technical challenges on farm. Climate change policies and increased environmental regulation will make material alternatives more appealing, opening the door for hemp if lifecycle assessments demonstrate a lower carbon footprint for any given application. Policy is not necessary for companies to adopt hemp as an alternative feedstock for materials manufacture. They have proven to be forward thinking in their sustainability policies, regardless of the President du jour.
The construction sector affords massive opportunity for hemp-based building…
02.25.2025
Prices for US animal fats and oils hold steady amid pressure from outside markets
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Tuesday February 25, with limited new trades reported throughout the day.
Following an active trading week last week,...
02.25.2025
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections increase; corn drops
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn, but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to Thursday February 20, according to USDA data released...
02.25.2025
US hide export shipments fall below weekly, yearly levels
US hide trading was relatively slow, with a reported trade on heavy native steers (HNS) at steady levels and a slight dip for butt branded steers (BBS). Market participants...