Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: May 2016
The May 2016 quarterly USDA forecasts for agricultural trade in the United States in FY 2016 are presented and discussed in this report.
Why Subways in the Northeast Are So Troubled
The transit systems in Boston, New York and Washington need billions of dollars to replace old infrastructure and to meet rising demand. In the meantime, riders are bracing for the worst.
Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use
(Thu, 26 May 2016) U.S. consumption of natural gas is projected to rise from 28 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2015 to 34 Tcf in 2040, an average increase of about 1% annually, according to EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2016 (AEO2016) Reference case. The industrial and electric power sectors make up 49% and 34% of this growth, respectively, while consumption growth in the residential, commercial, and transportation sectors is much lower.
Ancient Roman lessons on shipping and logistics
When it comes to learning lessons from the past about the importance of strong shipping links and even stronger logistics, there is no doubt: all roads still lead to Rome.
Seb holds on to his hat as steel market turns downward
This month our motley metals crew assesses China's collapsing steel market and what the impact has been in the US and Europe.
Russia's delayed refinery upgrades, tax maneuver take toll on throughputs
Assessing the changing profile of Russian refineries and exports, as lower crude oil prices, tax reforms, refinery upgrades and financing difficulties create a mixed outlook.
Southern states lead growth in biomass electricity generation
(Wed, 25 May 2016) Over the past five years, U.S. electricity generation from biomass across all sectors grew from 56 gigawatthours (GWh) in 2010 to 64 GWh in 2015. Much of this growth occurred in southern states such as Virginia, Florida, and Georgia. In 2015, electricity generation from biomass across all sectors accounted for 11.3% of renewable electricity generation and 1.6% of total electricity generation in the United States.
Determinants of Household Use of Selected Energy Star Appliances
(Wed, 25 May 2016) The main objective of this paper is to test a series of hypotheses regarding the influences of household characteristics (such as education, age, sex, race, income, and size of household), building characteristics (such as age, ownership, and type), and electricity prices on the use of ENERGY STAR appliances.
Changes in Retail Organic Price Premiums from 2004 to 2010
Organic foods are one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the retail food market. This study applies a hedonic model to the Nielsen Homescan data from 2004 to 2010 to estimate the organic price premium for 17 products.
2015 Uranium Marketing Annual Report
(Tue, 24 May 2016) Statistical data update for 2015 of uranium marketing activities in the United States.