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A group of Kernza researchers and farmers convene in early July for an international conference hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to plant breeders and researchers from the United States, there were speakers from Sweden, Ukraine and Uruguay. The conference focused on the perennial's genetics, ecosystem services and agronomic management.
Valentin Picasso, an assistant professor in agronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, speaks to attendees of a field day held during the International Kernza Conference. Part of the field day was held at the farm of John Priske, center. Nicholas Leete, left, worked with Priske to establish Kernza on his farm.
Nicholas Leete, left, views with John Priske land planted to Kernza, a dual-purpose perennial forage and grain crop. They planted 12 acres of Kernza interseeded with red clover as a research and demonstration project in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Intercropping Kernza with a forage legume, such as red clover, can increase forage nutritive value and yields. But more research is needed before specific recommendations are made, say agronomists working on Kernza's development.
Kernza is a new and experimental grain crop. Farmer knowledge, experiences and input are key to moving the crop forward, say researchers from The Land Institute.
John and Dorothy Priske participate in a panel discussion of farmer experiences while growing Kernza. The discussion was held at the University of Wisconsin-Arlington Agricultural Research Station, part of a field day held during an international conference. The Priskes are currently leasing several acres of their Fall River, Wisconsin, farm to the Madison Area Technical College for hands-on agricultural programs.
MADISON, Wis. – The current state of Kernza was the focus of a recent international conference hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Researchers and farmers from several states and countries attended.
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A group of Kernza researchers and farmers convene in early July for an international conference hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to plant breeders and researchers from the United States, there were speakers from Sweden, Ukraine and Uruguay. The conference focused on the perennial's genetics, ecosystem services and agronomic management.
Valentin Picasso, an assistant professor in agronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, speaks to attendees of a field day held during the International Kernza Conference. Part of the field day was held at the farm of John Priske, center. Nicholas Leete, left, worked with Priske to establish Kernza on his farm.
Nicholas Leete, left, views with John Priske land planted to Kernza, a dual-purpose perennial forage and grain crop. They planted 12 acres of Kernza interseeded with red clover as a research and demonstration project in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Intercropping Kernza with a forage legume, such as red clover, can increase forage nutritive value and yields. But more research is needed before specific recommendations are made, say agronomists working on Kernza's development.
John and Dorothy Priske participate in a panel discussion of farmer experiences while growing Kernza. The discussion was held at the University of Wisconsin-Arlington Agricultural Research Station, part of a field day held during an international conference. The Priskes are currently leasing several acres of their Fall River, Wisconsin, farm to the Madison Area Technical College for hands-on agricultural programs.
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