The hemp building segment is thriving. Volume is very modest as operators iron out the wrinkles in their respective product category and carry out R&D as they go. Up and down the nascent value chain there are significant obstacles to navigate. Until last year, most of the hemp hurd used in the US was being imported from Europe. In 2022, domestic hurd supply increased as decortication facilities in several states came online.
Hemp-lime (hempcrete) construction methods were approved by the International Code Council (ICC) in September. Hempcrete practices have been shared widely through conferences and workshops. Enthusiastic stakeholders advocate for a paradigm shift in residential building practices, pivoting away from airtight plastic…
11.12.2024
Glycerin prices seen supported by declining biodiesel margins
Glycerin is a co-product of biodiesel production, and its supply is dependent on biodiesel margins. The more profitable the margin environment for biodiesel, the larger the supply of glycerin....
11.12.2024
Animal fats and oils prices stable amid losses in vegoil markets
"I think the big drop in soybean oil had everyone take a pause,” one source said.
December soybean oil futures closed at 46.23 cents per lb on Tuesday, down by...
11.12.2024
Meat and bonemeal, bloodmeal higher on active demand
Prices were highly mixed on Tuesday November 12, with active demand reported by market sources.
Porcine meat and bonemeal prices were steady to higher according to sources...