Behavior-Based’ Grazing Management New Pasture’ For Some Producers (44) Oct 21, 2009
He cites research at Utah State that involved 24 lambs all the same sex, age and weight that for over 30 days, could select their diet themselves from either bunks of barley or alfalfa. No two lambs ate exactly the same diet, he notes, adding that the results highlight how individualized protein/energy relationships really are. (Agri-View, WI)
Joan Endyke: Take stock of these flu-fighting foods Oct 21, 2009
Good sources are fish, mushrooms, eggs, lamb, barley, sunflower seeds, turkey and oats. Vitamin E helps in cell signaling and production of antibodies. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
McAllister: Light shed on celiac disease, osteoporosis Oct 21, 2009
Celiac disease is caused by an immune system reaction to gluten, a natural protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. When individuals with the disorder eat gluten-containing foods, their immune systems rebel, launching an attack against tiny intestinal structures called villi. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lund starting to pack away equipment for the winter (3) Oct 18, 2009
On the plus side, though, Mikel has seen some super-looking barley and flax crops this season. I drove by one field of barley in Bozeman that looked like it had to be a 100-bushel an acre field and I wanted to say to the guy hey, when you start harvesting would you mind if I just ride in the combine with you. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Drinking like a local Oct 16, 2009
Tsingtao beer tastes crisp and sweet (most likely from rice mixed in to cut down on the cost of barley. It is bought by the pound and weighed to prevent gaseous volume manipulation. (CNN -- International)
BEER FE00004000ST Oct 15, 2009
The energy drink-maker, Hansen Beverage Co., wants tiny Rock Art Brewery to stop using the name "Vermonster" on the barley brew and to compensate it for its attorneys' fees ... The energy drink-maker, Hansen Beverage Co., wants tiny Rock Art Brewery to stop using the name "Vermonster" on the barley brew and to compensate it for its attorneys' fees ... The coffee-like flavor in Sequoia's Irish Stout comes from roasted dark malts and unmalted barley, while its creamy texture comes from the... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Cancer Herbs Oct 14, 2009
Barley green is another herb that is well known in its ability to not only prevent and inhibit future growth of cancer, but to also fight existing human cancer cells in the human body. Barley, like other cancer-fighting herbs, works as an antioxidant to kill living cancers cells in the body ... You can also take barley as a source of all nine amino acids. (Suite101.com)
Farmers try to plant hemp at DEA office, arrested Oct 14, 2009
He would like to add hemp to his other crops, which include lentils, barley and durum, and said he and other hemp proponents are frustrated by the lack of progress in legalization. "My interest has been and will always be raising it for a crop, as part of my rotation," said Hauge, who also is an accountant. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Viterra Receives First Grain From South Australia's Winter Crop Harvest Oct 13, 2009
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- , which last month took control of Australian grain exporter and handler ABB Grain Ltd., said the first load of barley from the 2009 harvest had been delivered in South Australia ... 1 metric tons of Keel variety barley was delivered to its silos at Port Pirie late on Oct. 9, the company said today in an e-mailed statement ... 5 billion) takeover of ABB Grain, acquiring Australias biggest barley exporter and giving it access to supply in the worlds No. 2 barley... (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Babcock's stunning jewel Oct 13, 2009
Among the issues under consideration are whether the deal would allow GrainCorp to decrease the price received by farmers for malting barley and how the transaction might affect rival acquirers of malting barley. It would be a surprise if the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission rejected the deal or attempted to place significant restrictions on the agreement given that rival ABB Grain (now owned by Canadas Viterra) owns the other major malting business in Australia, Joe White... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Family Meals Matter: Enjoy Italian-American Heritage month with these family recipes Oct 13, 2009
1/2 cup farro or pearl barley ... Add farro (or barley) and beans ... When the soup returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grain is tender, 30 to 35 minutes for farro or 40 to 45 minutes for barley. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
September farm prices slide a little bit lower Oct 11, 2009
50 a bushel, feed barley fell 36 cents and malting barley 48 cents to 1. 50 per bushel and 3. (Agri-View, WI)
Gluten-free Diet Reduces Bone Problems In Children With Celiac Disease, Study Finds Oct 11, 2009
10, 2009) Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood (between 9 and 24 months). (Science Daily)
Barley in search of supportive news Oct 10, 2009
With a system already clogged with barley, another large crop of high quality barley just harvested and little export demand, both the feed and malting barley markets continue to be suppressed at levels well below a year ago at this time, with hardly any grain being moved ... If that is any indication, there should be some hope for this year's open market barley down the road when things clear out a little bit, he said ... But if they can pencil in 70 bushel barley at that price, it isn't too... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Local harvest in full swing; prices vary Oct 8, 2009
Healthy malting barley and sugar beet contracts have sweetened some growers' prospects ... Montana's durum crop is up 57 percent even though farmers seeded 20,000 fewer acres and the barley harvest is 7 percent larger ... McVay said he saw excellent malting barley yields this year with many growers landing excellent early contract prices holding over from last year's high wheat prices. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Locro recipe Oct 7, 2009
cup pearl barley, rinsed with cold water ... Add the squash, pork, chorizos, white beans, tomatoes, barley, corn, water, salt, and pepper ... Lower the heat, set on the cover askew, and simmer the stew for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the meats and barley are very tender. (Boston Globe)
GrainCorp looks further afield Oct 7, 2009
GrainCorp's $757 million purchase of United Malt Holdings will give it a valuable foothold in the North American and European grain markets in terms of market intelligence and storage facilities that can be used for barley, wheat and other products. Over the longer term, it could make bolt-on acquisitions in those regions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Concord farm cookbook for the needy recipients of its produce Oct 7, 2009
Not everyone eligible for this bounty knows how to use leeks, cabbages, barley, and some of the other seasonal ingredients. So the staff, board members, and volunteers collaborated on their first cookbook, with over 300 recipes for soups, salads, risotti, and breads. (Boston Globe)
Graincorp to buy United Malt $757m, raise capital Oct 6, 2009
GrainCorp stores some malt barley for BBM, manages some of the logistics of delivery to Geelong and conveys barley direct to the BBM Geelong malt house. As part of the transaction, GrainCorp key UMH executives, including the operational managers, will remain with the business. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Making comfort food comforting to your waistline Oct 6, 2009
"One of my favorite comfort foods is macaroni and cheese. About 10 years ago, I discovered that I have a gluten intolerance which does not allow me to eat anything made with barley, rye or wheat. In dealing with these food limitations, I discovered some wonderful alternative products such as pasta made from corn, brown rice or quinoa," says Haynes. "I researched to find a good homemade macaroni and cheese recipe and simply substituted gluten-free pasta for the regular pasta the recipe called... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bottoms Up with Oktoberfest Beers Oct 3, 2009
They have an heirloom variety of barley malted specially for us in Germany to make this delicious beer ... SCHNEIDER WEISSE A well-known classic German hefeweizen, this beer has an amber colour (quite dark for the style due to the addition of some Vienna and dark malt to the mix of Bavarian barley and wheat malts) with a thick, foamy, incredibly solid and tenacious head. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Climate change threatens Brazil's rich agriculture Oct 2, 2009
Excessive spring rains in Brazil's temperate south in recent years have damaged barley and wheat, part of which was processed into animal fodder instead of malt for beer ... Rising temperatures could eventually cause wheat and barley to be entirely displaced, forcing up imports. (AlertNet)
Japan to Change Pricing Method for Imported Wheat Sales to Reduce Risk Oct 2, 2009
The SBS system for purchases of food wheat and barley started in April 2007 to loosen the governments grip on imports. Under the system, Japanese food makers and trading companies jointly bid for the grains of any origin and quality sought. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New Web site for scab management Oct 2, 2009
Covered grain classes include hard red spring wheat, durum wheat, spring barley, hard red winter wheat, soft red winter wheat, soft white wheat and hard white wheat. The Web site can be accessed at www. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
ND farmers produce huge wheat crop Oct 1, 2009
The report says North Dakota barley production is down 7 percent this year and oat production is up 72 percent. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
More of this story Oct 1, 2009
North of Cut Bank, the farmer Bunting spoke with said he is averaging 50 bushels an acre for barley and winter wheat and 35 bushels an acre on his spring wheat. The peas he is harvesting are netting him between 25 and 30 bushels an acre. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
24 South St. Notebook Sep 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT. The address for Auburn's Memorial City Hall on South Street is familiar to many follower's of the city's government and its political scene. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Recent Rain in Australian States to Help Secure Crop Production, Bank Says Sep 30, 2009
Rain in September is crucial for grain growers in Australia to boost yields of wheat, barley and canola crops before the harvest, which begins as early as next month. Winter output of all grains may total about 36 million metric tons, with wheat accounting for 22. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Matt Preston rates 'the world's best restaurants' Sep 30, 2009
Then a barley ice-cream sitting on a compote of fig, apple and dried fruit that is flamb. ed with whisky. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rabi crops get a lifeline Sep 26, 2009
9 mt and barley at 1. 6 mt, which are almost similar to the last years level. (India Times)
The Big Platter Sep 26, 2009
The establishment itself was comfortable. But I was not happy with the service of the waitstaff. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Barley markets continue flat under weight of large crop, slow demand Sep 26, 2009
A large crop of barley now being harvested, ample carryover stocks and slow demand have all come together to put barley prices in the pit right now, according to Marv Zutz, executive director of the Minnesota Barley Growers Association. The barley crop in Minnesota was a little light in regards to yield because of the wet spring, Zutz noted ... However, almost all of the barley is excellent quality. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
HSBC bids farewell to dollar supremacy... Sep 25, 2009
An epha of wheat for a penny and three of barley for a penny and see that you hurt not the oil and the wine. (Revelation Third horse of the apocolypse). (The Drudge Report)
Tax hike approved Sep 24, 2009
deedra37163 wrote on Sep 23, 2009 8:39 PM:" HMMMM I wandered how the would make up revenue after GM closes and all the people leave. No one here with jobs to spend money in all these stores they built in Springhill and since they did not have to pay any property tax for years. Well You guessed it those of us that was here before GM came will be paying.Increase is one thing five or ten dollars with the economy like it is. That is not the case as we know they are pretty much doubled buying car... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Filling up on healthy soups Sep 23, 2009
This Scandinavian-style toasted barley soup with Swedish meatballs is filled with vegetables and whole grains, and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Toasting the quick-cooking barley gives it a nutty flavor that becomes central to this soup ... TOASTED BARLEY SOUP WITH SWEDISH MEATBALLS. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Figs are history, way back to Eden Sep 23, 2009
They are native to Turkey, and digs in the Jordan Valley suggest that figs were domesticated nearly a thousand years before wheat or barley. When Adam discovered his nakedness in the Garden of Eden, a handy fig leaf restored his dignity. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sauce from a bean Sep 23, 2009
Chinese soy sauce usually contains caramel and relies on unroasted wheat or barley flour for flavor. It is usually made in large factories and is sometimes called "chemical soy sauce" because chemicals are added as preservatives. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Drink Responsibly Sep 23, 2009
A significant chunk of that244 gramscomes from the production of synthetic fertilizers for the barley and related soil emissions, so the authors suggest that switching to organic barley could make a considerable impact. (Keep in mind, though, that making a special car trip to purchase hard-to-find, might negate any upstream CO2 savings. (Slate)
5 nuggets of knowledge about Oktoberfest Sep 23, 2009
According to the purity requirement, decreed by Duke of Bavaria William IV in 1516, only water, hops and barley could be used to brew beer. The law was modified after 1857 when yeast was added to the list. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Harried white collars skip all-important first meal Sep 22, 2009
For example, lotus seeds and lily root can help relieve pathogenic heat; jujube, white fungus and gouqi (wolfberries) can help nourish yin energy; pearl barley, longan and black-kernel rice help strengthen primary energy. (Source: Shanghai Daily). (Xinhuanet, China)
What You Need to Know About Beer Bellies Sep 22, 2009
The malted barley brew can provide a way to bond with buddies, celebrate victories, mourn defeats, and is almost a prerequisite for watching sports. However, if your waistline has started to expand into the stereotypical beer belly zone, you may be looking with disdain at that pint in your hand. (Fox News)
Natural and Conventional Rosacea Tr... Sep 22, 2009
Azelaic Acid Cream: Azelaic acid cream is derived from wheat, rye and barley. It appears to have antimicrobial action that slows the growth of skin bacteria and appears to be effective in reducing skin redness and papules and pustules associated with rosacea. (Suite101.com)
Natural Remedies for Perioral Derma... Sep 19, 2009
diets eliminate all wheat, barley and rye, including hidden sources in many processed and restaurant foods. Gluten intolerance, or Celiac disease, is responsible for a wide range of symptoms, including skin rashes. (Suite101.com)
Cowlitz PUD hearing to address rate increase Sep 19, 2009
simple simon wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:43 AM:" How about a cut in the commisioners pay? Thier salaries are twice what the average person makes in this county. A Hundred Thousand Dollars? To raise the rate of the people that are barley able to feed their family? I would do that job for half and save the county boatloads of cash by reducing all subordinates by half as well. ". democratforever wrote on Sep 18, 2009 6:07 AM:" A likely rate increase? Please. It will BE a rate increase. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Food Needs Drive New Scramble for Africa Sep 19, 2009
8] In Ethiopia, the government of Meles Zenawi has recently accepted a deal of US$100 million for farmlands permitting Saudi Arabia to cultivate barley and wheat. Thirdly, in the past, foreign farming investment was pursued by private investors. (allAfrica.com)
Up Close and Personal with Renowned... Sep 18, 2009
Tarte di Porri (leek tart), Prosciutto puff, Salad Contorno, Polenta, Barley Risotto, Shortrib, the famous beans of Tuscany, Caponata, Salumi platter, Melon soup. quite a conversation indeed. (Suite101.com)
Death Risk of Gluten Allergy Underestimated Sep 17, 2009
Celiac disease is triggered by exposure to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Found in about one percent of the Western population, it damages the small intestines and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. (Newsmax)
Alternative remedies Sep 17, 2009
What it is: Soluble fiber is a type of dietary fiber found in oats, barley, bran, peas, and citrus fruits, as well as in dietary supplements. (Though it is good for the heart in other ways, insoluble fiber does not affect blood cholesterol. (CNN)
Dietitian: What you eat is how you feel Sep 17, 2009
" Endorphins boost immunity as well as promoting optimism. The NPY is related to blood-sugar levels.A healthy, "good mood" diet should help balance the chemical levels because imbalances are linked to cravings as well as to more severe problems such as alcoholism, Macon said.Chemical control methodsYou can control the NPY level by simply eating breakfast. "If you skip breakfast, you'll have trouble controlling your appetite all day long," Macon said.The Glycemic Index, or GI, rates... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Crop Circles Go Worldwide Overnight Sep 16, 2009
And, this summer, a vast and spectacular jellyfish almost engulfed a barley field ... Early circles were quite simple, and simply appeared, overnight, in fields of wheat, rape, oat, and barley. (National Geographic)
Wholey grains! Sep 16, 2009
These include amaranth, barley, buckwheat, corn (including whole cornmeal and popcorn, millet, oats, quinoa, rice (brown and colored), rye, sorghum, teff, triticale, wheat and its variations like spelt, farro and bulgur and wild rice ... "People can actually pronounce 'quinoa' now. That grain is up and coming. I was in Paris and went into a local bookstore. There were only five books about whole grains and four of them were about quinoa. I think the reason it's gotten a lot of attention is... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Health-conscious drawn to going gluten-free Sep 16, 2009
The only treatment is a lifelong dietary challenge: avoiding gluten, the protein found in common grains such as wheat, barley, spelt and rye. But the demand for gluten-free products is rising, a movement also fueled by health-conscious consumers, parents of autistic children and breast-feeding moms. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Australia Raises Wheat Harvest Forecast 3.2%; Exports May Be 4-Year High Sep 15, 2009
Barley production may be 7. 9 million tons and canola output may be 1. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Intermountain grain Sep 15, 2009
41 (down 10); Barley 5 ... 44 (down 10); Barley 4. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Winter grain production to hit 36m tonnes: ABARE Sep 15, 2009
Barley production is forecast to increase by 1. 1 million tonnes to 7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Custom cutters harvest beautiful wheat, canola crop in ND (11) Sep 14, 2009
Minnesota Farm Guide: Leading Farm Newspaper. September 10Traveling across Douglas, Pope, Swift, Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Sibley and Nicollet Counties, I saw. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Is homebrewing legal in Logan? Sep 13, 2009
The smell comes from a mash tun, a large container full of crushed malted barley and grain that Chris uses when he does his all-grain brewing. I can make beers that are hard to get in Utah, said Chris, who brews about once a month. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Viterra May Have $464 Million in Cash for Purchases, Chief Executive Says Sep 12, 2009
The purchase will allow Viterra to add supplies from the worlds second-largest barley exporter and No. 4 wheat shipper. Viterra has previously expanded through acquisitions, including a hostile bid for Agricore United in 2007 for C$1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
USDA monthly national and state crop reports for Sept. 11 Sep 12, 2009
Barley production is expected to total 5. 23 million bushels, down 24 percent from last year's production but up 16 percent from 2007. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Aluminium, steel taking over old earthenware in kitchen Sep 11, 2009
Staubach points out that wine itself, and beer, must have been discovered when people found that the grape juice or barley stored in earthen vessels which seemed to have gone bad, had in fact produced a liquid with interesting effects. In all this earthenware plays a vital, yet neutral role; it supports discoveries, but doesnt intrude. (India Times)
Rain slows late wheat and sugar beet harvest Sep 11, 2009
Wheat yields, like barley and oat yields, have been above average, with many reports of 50 to 70 bushels per acre for wheat. But price discounts assessed by grain elevators because of the unusually low protein levels are cutting revenue. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Chickpeas, please Sep 11, 2009
I expected bar food and got a delightful surprise. The staff was great, so fun, it was a litle slow when we were. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Cycling duo ready for a grueling ride Sep 11, 2009
To fuel their athletic ambitions, Thiessen said, "We both eat really, really well. We spend every night cooking. In the morning, we eat eggs and vegetables omelettes, frittatas or quiche I make ahead. For lunch, I plan ahead and make leftovers: taco salads, barbecue, lasagna, fish, enchiladas. We hardly ever have sandwiches. I try to go a little bit low-carb. Most of us need to go lower-carb than where we are pushed to go. I like to experiment with grains like barley or quinoa or other whole... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Top wheat experts call for scaling up efforts to combat Ug99 and other wheat rusts Sep 11, 2009
ICARDA serves the entire developing world for the improvement of barley, lentil, and faba bean; and dry-area developing countries for the on-farm management of water, improvement of nutrition and productivity of small ruminants (sheep and goats), and rehabilitation and management of rangelands. In the Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) region, ICARDA is responsible for the improvement of durum and bread wheats, chickpea, pasture and forage legumes and farming systems; and for the... (EurekAlert!)
Dry weather helps N.D. small grain harvest Sep 11, 2009
Barley and oats made more progress, with harvest of those crops more than 60 percent finished. The durum harvest is 26 percent complete compared with a 72 percent average. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
