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Collaboration to Advance Agrivoltaics through Kernza® Perennial Grain

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The agriculture and conservation organization American Farmland Trust (AFT) and solar energy company Sol Systems launched an initiative to advance the emerging agrivoltaics field through perennial agriculture by incorporating commercial Kernza® perennial grain production. This innovative project seeks to combine solar energy and agricultural production to support the long-term health of soils and natural resources … Continue reading Collaboration to Advance Agrivoltaics through Kernza® Perennial Grain

Ag Innovation News: Brewing and Distilling with Kernza

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The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) hosted a podcast with AURI’s Business Development Director of Novel Supply Chains, Alexandra Ostlund, and Juan Medina Bielski, Malting Scientist at RahrBSG, to discuss the emerging use of Kernza perennial grain in the brewing and distilling industries, initial challenges that have been encountered, and the prospects of utilizing Kernza … Continue reading Ag Innovation News: Brewing and Distilling with Kernza

Adrian, MN Protects Drinking Water With Kernza and Native Perennials

Ecosystems Services, Media

Farmers and water conservation district staff in the city of Adrian, Minnesota, are planting Kernza®, native perennials, and cover crops near drinking water wells to reduce elevated nitrate levels in groundwater caused by fertilizer use for row crops. To address this public health issue and comply with the Safe Drinking Water Standard, Adrien Public Utilities, … Continue reading Adrian, MN Protects Drinking Water With Kernza and Native Perennials

“Kernza could make agriculture more sustainable. It just needs a market to take off”

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A new article in NPR’s St. Louis Public Radio KWMU 1 discusses how consumer demand for Kernza® products can help spur a sustainable agriculture future where perennial grains deliver substantial benefits to people and the planet. This story follows a collaborative Kernza beer event held by Blue Jay Brewing, Millpond Brewing, Side Project Brewing, Switchgrass … Continue reading “Kernza could make agriculture more sustainable. It just needs a market to take off”

Kernza® perennial grain finds momentum in craft brewing industry

Media, Product Highlight

Brewers around the country are helping change agriculture by utilizing perennial grains like Kernza® in new beers that promote healthy soil, clean water, and climate resilience. With increased adoption of perennial grains by food and beverage makers and investments in perennial agriculture research and supply chain development, we can develop more robust markets to realize … Continue reading Kernza® perennial grain finds momentum in craft brewing industry

Meet the Minnesota Makers Series Places Spotlight on State’s Kernza Community

Media, Recipe Roundup

In a two-month series bringing attention to sustainability-focused businesses across the state of Minnesota, Michelle Sharp, Founder of Meet the Minnesota Makers, spotlighted several members of the Kernza® perennial grain community. Stories from this series cover this network’s work in food innovation, local sourcing, environmental stewardship, and more. Read the stories below to learn more … Continue reading Meet the Minnesota Makers Series Places Spotlight on State’s Kernza Community

Perennial grain crop Kernza gaining traction in Colorado: 9NEWS

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Channel 9NEWS out of Denver, CO, spoke with Tessa Peters, Director of Crop Stewardship at The Land Institute, Todd Olander, Kernza Grower of Root Shoot Malting, and Ty Leon, Chef and Co-Owner at Restaurant Olivia in Denver, to learn about Kernza’s role in the future of climate-resilient agriculture and its emerging uses in the culinary, … Continue reading Perennial grain crop Kernza gaining traction in Colorado: 9NEWS

New Kernza Lager Release and First-Ever Organic Non-Alcoholic Kernza® Beer

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A new development in the Kernza® beer world is building on the already extensive list of breweries across the country brewing with the perennial grain. Image Credits: Deschutes Brewery/Patagonia Provisions   The Bend, Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery is the latest in the lineup to collaborate with Patagonia Provisions on their Kernza® beer project to produce two … Continue reading New Kernza Lager Release and First-Ever Organic Non-Alcoholic Kernza® Beer

Can miracle grain Kernza help Wisconsin in a climate-changed world?

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Jana Rose Schleis of the Madison, Wisconsin publication The Cap Times published an article highlighting Kernza’s erosion-preventing property, its use by a range of food and beverage makers such as breweries and bakeries, and the level of adoption needed to ensure that the perennial grain can be widely utilized in different foods and drinks to … Continue reading Can miracle grain Kernza help Wisconsin in a climate-changed world?