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What makes a grain whole?

By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  You hear it all the time: eat whole grain. But, what is it really? A whole grain contains three key components: the germ, the bran, and the endosperm. The bran contains the … Continue reading

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Freekeh: What’s Old is New Once Again

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Freekeh, the newest grain-based product to hit the specialty food shelves, is catching the eye … Continue reading

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Alfalfa

A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa.  Earlier versions of these maps appeared in the Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (MWCACP) handbook that contains … Continue reading

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Pasta Primer

When it comes to comfort food, there are few things more comforting on a cold night that a warm plate of perfectly cooked pasta.  From linguine to orzo, spaghetti to spaetzle, pasta is one of the foods that you can … Continue reading

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