States grapple with cannabis policy as hemp markets surge

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States grapple with cannabis policy as hemp markets surge

Cannabis policy continues to occupy state legislators as they press into new territory. Prohibition made cannabis policy far simpler, but new issues began to arise as states started to chart their own course â€” first, with the legalization of medical cannabis and then recreational.

Developing practical, equitable cannabis laws is contentious, primarily due to social issues, historical precedent, and a lack of a solid research base to inform policymakers. The body of science is growing, but still suffers from many years of neglect and from the nar...

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Gulf activity picks up; DCO, ethanol production decreases on week

Gulf activity picks up; DCO, ethanol production decreases on week

The US animal fats and oils markets remained stable to higher on Wednesday February 12 as activity in the...

US weekly ethanol production drops below previous high; stocks slip

US weekly ethanol production drops below previous high; stocks slip

US weekly average ethanol production fell from a two-month high to 1.082 million barrels per day in the week...

US December clothing retail sales end 2024 on a strong note

US December clothing retail sales end 2024 on a strong note

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Central Illinois refined, bleached, deodorized soybean oil cash basis firms

Central Illinois refined, bleached, deodorized soybean oil cash basis firms

Interior US refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) soybean oil basis levels were little changed to firmer, as sellers did...

US animal fats prices increase on strong demand, rising RINs

US animal fats prices increase on strong demand, rising RINs

After a slow open to the week, activity in the US animal fats and oils markets picked up on...

Avian flu, resumed cattle imports to impact 2025 beef, pork, poultry production forecasts: WASDE

Avian flu, resumed cattle imports to impact 2025 beef, pork, poultry production forecasts: WASDE

The USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released on February 11, included significant adjustments to production volumes...

US corn, soybean forecasts unchanged in latest USDA WASDE

US corn, soybean forecasts unchanged in latest USDA WASDE

The USDA’s February release of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on Tuesday February 11 included updated...

US steer hide prices edge higher

US steer hide prices edge higher

The US hide market was relatively quiet, with trades reported on heavy native steers at steady levels and butt...

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Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

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03.03.2025

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released its report on 2024 aviation fuel prices on February 25, and this will be used to assess penalties for non-compliance with ReFuelEU...

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Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Activity in the US animal fats and oils markets picked up late in the day on Monday March 3, with the US Gulf region reporting the bulk of trades.

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