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…
11.21.2024
Domestic US biodiesel blending helps lift October RFS RIN production
US domestic biodiesel blending of 147.5 million gallons in October produced a monthly high of 221.2 million renewable identification number (RIN) credits for January-October. This was 11.5% above September...
11.21.2024
CWG trades lower as broader animal fats markets hold steady
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Thursday November 21, with limited trading as attention shifted toward broader macroeconomic factors and...
11.21.2024
October commercial cattle, hog production above 2023
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday November 21. Limited trade was reported from market sources due to the proximity of the extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the...