Hemp Fiber Specs Key to Industry Development

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Hemp Fiber Specs Key to Industry Development

There is a growing cohort of hemp fiber processors in the U.S., with some healthy growth in markets for derivatives like hurd.  Bast fiber markets are still well over the horizon, particularly fiber intended for woven textiles.  Many tons of baled bast fiber are backing up in storage as growers and processors seek to develop a market for it.

An ASTM International working group has been meeting ...

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October Soybean Crush Hits Record High, Oil Stocks Lowest Since December 2014

October Soybean Crush Hits Record High, Oil Stocks Lowest Since December 2014

The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reported a record high monthly soybean crush of 189.774 million bushels during October....

Strong DCO Production Continues

Strong DCO Production Continues

**Please Note – Ryan Standard will be out of the office from Friday, Nov 17 through Friday Dec 1....

Broiler Slaughter Forecast Under 2022 Through November

Broiler Slaughter Forecast Under 2022 Through November

Trading was quiet mid-week with few changes reported.

For week ending November 18, 2023, broiler slaughter is forecast...

Decline in ECB Ethanol Prices, Lowest in Nearly Three Years

Decline in ECB Ethanol Prices, Lowest in Nearly Three Years

Sources reported two trades on wheat midds today, indicating an increase in the price range for Minneapolis...

October Truck Sales Track Above 2016 – 2019 Monthly Average Levels

October Truck Sales Track Above 2016 – 2019 Monthly Average Levels

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October Soybean Crush Hits New Monthly All-Time High

October Soybean Crush Hits New Monthly All-Time High

U.S. soybean crush reached its highest monthly level ever at 189.8 million bushels in October, the National Oilseed Processors...

Mixed Results in Latest PPI Report

Mixed Results in Latest PPI Report

Inflation declined more than expected in October, but that should...

Australia Invests in Hemp Feeds Research

Australia Invests in Hemp Feeds Research

Like many countries, Australia has embraced the hemp normalization trend. Food Standards Australia New Zealand...

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09.19.2024

SAF roadmap, collaborations announced at Bali International Airshow

SAF roadmap, collaborations announced at Bali International Airshow

At the event, coordinating minister for maritime affairs and investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said he would call on Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to collaborate with airlines...

09.19.2024

US Gulf UCO prices edge higher; feedstock costs, REG Geismar fire create uncertainty, sources say

US Gulf UCO prices edge higher; feedstock costs, REG Geismar fire create uncertainty, sources say

The US animal fats and oils markets — apart from used cooking oil (UCO) — were stable on Thursday September 19, with attention shifting toward broader macroeconomic trends.

09.19.2024

Animal protein prices steady; August cattle, hog slaughter down

Animal protein prices steady; August cattle, hog slaughter down

US animal proteins were rangebound on Thursday September 19.

August commercial cattle, hog slaughter
Commercial cattle slaughter for August was at 2.66 million head, based on the USDA’s...

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