Kernza®CAP News is a newsletter that provides updates, stories, and events associated with the Kernza®CAP grant. You can read the December 2022 issue here. You can subscribe to Kernza®CAP News here to get future issues delivered straight to your inbox. Photo credit for top photo of Kernza harvest: Queenan Productions
The publication Great Lakes Echo posted an article entitled “Perennial grains: great for beer, bread and the fight against climate change” featuring interviews with Prabin Bajgainat the University of Minnesota, Sandy Boss Febbo at Bang Brewing, Tammy Kimbler of The Land Institute, and Mitch Hunter of Forever Green.
Kernza® Perennial Grain: Early Commercialization Timeline This timeline details the key events and partnerships of early Kernza® perennial grain commercialization. It begins with Kernza’s entry into the market and includes events up to 2020. Click here to see the timeline!
Madison, WI, digital magazine Isthmus recently featured Kernza in an article about Wisconsin producers. Kernza perennial grain is capturing the attention of local bakers Annemarie Maitri, Mark Pavlovich of Bloom Bake Shop, and brewer Scott Manning of Vintage Brewing. Clean Wisconsin, The Land Institute, UW-Madison’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Meadowlark Organics, Perennial Pantry were also featured.
With the University of Minnesota – Applied Economics Department and the University of Minnesota Extension – Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, Clean River Partners recently completed a study assessing consumer preferences for Kernza® food products. The study found that consumers are willing to pay up to $2.10 more for a 14 ounce package of Kernza … Continue reading Clean River Partners releases findings from its survey of consumer preferences for Kernza®
“We all know the Colorado River Basin is experiencing significant reductions in the amount of water available for both agriculture and human populations downstream,” she said. “And so one thing that is of interest for these crops in Colorado is that there’s the potential that they will need less irrigation.” She added, “It’s not magic, … Continue reading Can Kernza perennial grain help Colorado farmers use less water?
Kernza®CAP News is a newsletter that provides updates, stories, and events associated with the Kernza®CAP grant. You can read the October 2022 issue here. You can subscribe to Kernza®CAP News here to get future issues delivered straight to your inbox.
Kernza perennial grain was recently mentioned on NPR’s show Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal in a segment called “My Economy.” It featured Minnesota farmer Anne Schwagerl of Prairie Point Farm. She tells a compelling story about using Kernza to diversify her operation, improve soil health, and be climate smart.
Good Beer Hunting looks at the promise and challenges of developing new grains for the brewing industry. It features Kernza perennial grain and voices from Sustain-a-Grain, Prairie Point Farm, Bang Brewing, Ivory Bill Brewing Co, Free State Brewing Company, and The Land Institute.
Successful Farming Magazine explores the new incentives for Minnesota farmers to change their practices, including adding Kernza perennial grain to their operations, in the state’s new Climate Action Plan.
