Among the vast spending powers of the US Government, national defense comprises about 10% of a $10 trillion annual budget, according to
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are funding ongoing hemp fiber research for the purpose of incorporating hemp into military uniforms. This is not a brand-new idea, it has been discussed occasionally since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in the public and private arena.
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05.06.2024
Strong biodiesel production seen weighing on crude glycerin prices
The whispers of declining biodiesel production are meeting with resistance. Some observers have been sounding the alarm regarding declining production for over a year now, but if true, biodiesel...
05.06.2024
Average weekly hog slaughter to decrease into mid-June: Fastmarkets’ research team
Distillers’ corn oil (DCO) prices fell to 42-43.5 cents per lb delivered US Gulf on Monday May 6 for May-June shipments. There was additional trading reported on the same...
05.06.2024
Year-to-date commercial cattle production falls 2.30% y-o-y
US animal proteins prices were steady on Monday May 6. Limited trade was reported, with several market participants only testing prices, Fastmarkets heard.
US hog slaughter
Fastmarkets research...