Federal Prosecutors, Judges Expected to Aggressively Pursue Organic Fraud

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Federal Prosecutors, Judges Expected to Aggressively Pursue Organic Fraud

Alexandra Watts | 01.12.2024

As a portent of the imminent rollout of the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Act (SOE), a Minnesota farmer was sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraudulently selling organic grain to a buyer in Pennsylvania.  The defendant pleaded guilty in May and was sentenced in December.

The fraudulent scheme to market GMO grain a...

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Five states began allowing sales of adult-use cannabis over the past year. ...

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2023 Biodiesel Exports Reach Record High in November

2023 Biodiesel Exports Reach Record High in November

U.S. biodiesel imports eased for a second consecutive month in November after reaching a multi-year monthly high of 55.4...

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US UCO Imports Fall in November

US UCO Imports Fall in November

Price indications were steady for most product, but several sources have commented that there are some higher trades being...

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2023 FM and IEMM Export Volume Well Above 2022

2023 FM and IEMM Export Volume Well Above 2022

Most values were flat for Thursday, though there have been accounts of wider ranges on meat and bonemeal. Some...

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International Animal Fats and Oils 11.01.24

International Animal Fats and Oils 11.01.24

Market sources reported selling ideas for rapeseed oil (RSO) at €860/mt FOB Dutch Mill versus buying interest at €835/mt for January,...

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Soybean, Soymeal, and Wheat Export Sales Drop Below Expectations

Soybean, Soymeal, and Wheat Export Sales Drop Below Expectations

Most CME grain prices were on a downward trend on Thursday. March soybean futures were unchanged, remaining at $12.36/bu....

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Cow Hide Demand Strong from China Upholstery Sector

Cow Hide Demand Strong from China Upholstery Sector

Trading and bids were steady today, especially for cow hides. Several sellers reported cow hide demand was from low-end...

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Argentinean Hide Processing Plants Closed for Maintenance & Holidays

Argentinean Hide Processing Plants Closed for Maintenance & Holidays

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January 11

Many companies remain closed for holiday vacations, including tanneries and frigorificos. During the closure,...

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