As the 28th United Nations climate summit (COP28) convenes in Dubai, sustainability and climate issues are the theme of the week, making it timely to look at the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Virgin Atlantic Airlines, a long-time pioneer in renewable fuels, just made a demonstration flight from London to New York on 28 November using sustainable aviation fuel. There were no paying passengers, just company officials and guests. Virgin Atlantic has also flown planes powered by biodiesel in past years. The most recent flight was powered by a Rolls Royce engine built to use SAF, the feedstocks for which were used cooking oil, fats and grease, and synthetic kerosene made with corn. The situation: The use of vehicle tran...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
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