A simple structure helps farmers store their harvests, allowing them to get both better prices and better access to loans.
Establishing a food garden in your school or community can help reduce malnutrition. The Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group promotes innovative solutions, such as community gardens, to end …
Measuring the inclusion of women in the sector is key to creating well-targeted policies that will help farmers increase their yields and feed more hungry people
A group of Cornell researchers has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development to use machine learning to rapidly analyze agricultural and food market conditions, aiming to better predict poverty and undernutrition in some of the world’s poorest regions.
A record harvest will likely cause financial hardships on grain farmers due to a lack of rail service. Some point the finger at the oil industry for the problem.
Make the most of your investment in a grain cart by doing preseason maintenance.
Ángel León made his name serving innovative seafood. But then he discovered something in the seagrass that could transform our understanding of the sea itself – as a vast garden
Depending on cost of production yields, marketing, and other factors, one producer might be able to squeak by a profit, while their neighbor takes a loss.
The drought is relentless but some grain growers are still managing to harvest crops, and what they have discovered could be the way of the future.
Knowledge is power, in so many things. For artisan baker Lori Sands, she wants her customers to understand what she puts into her hearth-baked breads and why it is important
Do you grow, harvest, store, or process food-grade grain or grain products? Learn if you need to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule.
The niche market for sprouted grains and seeds is primed to shoot up in London over the next five years as more and more products featuring the ingredients launch. If you’ve stepped foot into a Whole Foods recently, you’ll likely have spotted a rise in sprouted grain products on offer, and with the trend showing no signs of slowing down, we’re going to be seeing a long more of these healthier-sounding whole grains in our supermarkets. But what are they, and why should…
3 factors to think about before making grain sales. Hint: they have nothing to do with current prices
A projected record corn harvest, along with low prices, has many farmers considering storage for their corn and soybeans this fall. As grain bins fill up, a "bag silo" may be an option for over-winter storage.
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Combining science with traditional knowledge, researchers turn to ancient rice as a source of climate resilience
In recent years, many so-called ancient grains have been rediscovered. Some, such as farro, are types of wheat or related to wheat; others are technically seeds, such as quinoa. All are worth trying.
Dry fertilizers can be safely and quickly applied in the fall. Some tillage will help ensure nutrients are placed below the soil surface. This will help reduce stratification and lower the concentration of dissolved P i
The grains remain in an overbought condition and actually need to break further to completely correct the situation.
Overcome these common grain-marketing obstacles to make smart sales.