An evolutionary "arms race" for light and space led to the early domestication of wheat, according to new research that could offer fresh insights into crop design. The study led by Dr. Yixiang Shan ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

Less than 4% of Kansas’ native perennial prairie grass is still growing today, primarily in the Flint Hills of central Kansas. These lands are rich with healthy soil micronutrients and a lack of ...

From 9 to 5, Terry Ellis works as an engineer for defense contractor Northrop-Grumman in San Diego. At night, and on weekends, he’s a serious sourdough bread baker—and an aspiring grain farmer. Expand ...

The University of Minnesota has been researching the effects of dough fermentation and wheat variety in creating bread that is easier to digest. Sourdough bread, like these loaves baked by Loni Larson ...

Wheat farmers in the country must be excited about the Federal Government’s N160bn output value plan for the 2025/2026 dry season wheat farming: at least 80,000 of them will benefit from it. Minister ...