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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ancient Chinese wheat may hold the key to higher yields. Researchers identified a genetic locus linked to productive tillers, a major factor in grain production. 🌾 Read more: bit.ly/4hsJl6o
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
For a limited time, save 60% on more than 20 titles, including foundational references, ingredient handbooks, and technical resources from the Cereals & Grains Association bookstore. No promo code needed. Shop now: my.cerealsgrains.org/AACCStore/AACC…
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Better products start with better grain science. 🌾 Learn how grain composition impacts processing, functionality, and product performance with our on-demand Foundations of Cereal Science course. Start learning today: bit.ly/44naOzt #OnDemandCourse #Education
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Career growth starts with the right conversations. Join the Professional Development Luncheon at the #2026CQTConference to connect with students, early-career professionals, and leaders across the field. Register now: bit.ly/4wseATM #ProfessionalDevelopment #AdvanceRegistration
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Will the next breakthrough in wheat breeding happen underground? Researchers are exploring how wheat roots interact with soil microbes to improve drought resilience and nutrient use. food.au.dk/currently/news/nyhed/art…
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What if the next breakthrough in wheat breeding happens below ground?
By: Kimie Kongsøre. Beneath every wheat field is a busy world of tiny organisms. Now, AU FOOD Associate Professor Ivan Paponov and his international research team want to find out whether wheat can se...
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The full #2026CQTConference program is now live! Explore method development, processing performance, grain quality, food system transparency, posters, and more. Advance rates end Sept. 30: www.cerealsgrains.org/meetings/2026… #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AI can help professionals explore questions, examine evidence, and communicate findings. However, successful adoption takes more than access to the tools. Join us on Oct. 22 to learn how to guide AI-assisted work. Register: www.cerealsgrains.org/meetings/webi…
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Stay curious, ask questions, and never stop learning." That's the advice from Sal Iaquez to cereal grain scientists just starting their careers in our newest inGRAINed Member Spotlight. Read Sal's story here: www.cerealsgrains.org/about/inGRAIN… #Mentorship
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stay at the forefront of cereal grain science! As a member, you'll gain access to: • Savings on publications and LPRP • Discounts on technical resources • Opportunities to publish and present Join today: www.cerealsgrains.org/membership/Pa… #Membership #CerealsGrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Your next collaborator could be standing at the poster you're reading. Connect with cereal and grain professionals at the #2026CQTConference, November 11–12 in Bloomington, MN. Advance rates are extended through September 30—save your spot: bit.ly/4wseATM
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Could perennial grains be part of the climate resilience toolkit? Farmers and researchers are exploring their potential, despite challenges with yields, harvesting, and market demand. Read More: apnews.com/article/climate-change-g…
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Farmers turn to perennial grains as one solution to extreme weather
A handful of U.S. farmers are looking at a new solution to extreme weather. Perennial grains may better withstand extreme drought like the one earlier this year that devastated some wheat farmers in Kansas.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#ICYMI: You have more time to save on the #2026CQTConference. Advance registration is extended through September 30—register today: bit.ly/4wseATM #AdvanceRegistration #CerealsGrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Jianduo Zhang et al. established a multi-index classification system for oat grain hardness based on phenotypic, molecular, and physicochemical indicators. Read the Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Scanning electron micrographs of oat grain. Panels A and B are at ×300 μm, C and D at ×100 μm, and E and F at ×50 μm. (A, C, and E) The structure of soft oat grains, while B, D, and F show the structure of hard oat grains.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Prabath Senanayaka Mudiyanselage et al. present a comprehensive study of early harvest effects on grain, milling, flour quality, and baking performance on a wide range of winter wheat varieties. Read the Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Discriminant analysis plots of canonical discriminant functions derived from grain characteristics data (test weight [tw], kernel hardness [hardness], kernel weight [weight], kernel diameter [diameter], and grain protein content [Kprotein]) within harvest stage treatments across the three growing seasons for (A) Hilliard, (B) Kokosing, (C) Wilson, (D) Keumkang, (E) Sukang, and (F) Olgeru. Values in parentheses represent the total variation explained by each discriminant function (i.e., CAN 1). Loadings of grain characteristics are presented in black arrows (vectors). The direction and magnitude of each black vector indicate the strength and correlation of that specific variable in driving the separation between the harvest stages. Ellipses are drawn to represent 95% confidence regions for the multivariate means (group centroids) of each harvest stage.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
One well-timed conversation can open a new perspective or collaboration. Connect with grain-based foods professionals at the #2026CQTConference, Nov. 11–12 in Bloomington, MN. #AdvanceRegistration now ends Sept. 30—save today: bit.ly/4wseATM #CerealsGrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A new study shows paddy rice stored at 25°C loses quality faster and experiences greater fungal shifts than rice stored at 15°C. Cooler storage may help preserve grain quality over time. 🌾 Read more: bioengineer.org/temperature-drives-…
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Temperature drives quality loss and fungal shifts in stored paddy rice
Cold Silos, Slow Clocks: Eight-Month Experiment Reveals How Temperature Rewrites the Chemistry and Fungal Fate of Stored Rice Rice is the daily caloric anchor for nearly half of humanity, yet very
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Advance rates for the #2026CQTConference end on September 16. Don't wait—register today and lock in your best conference rate: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shujuan Li et al. identified key indicators for the excellent cooking and eating quality of Guangdong Simiao rice and establish an objective selection strategy for high-quality breeding. Read the Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Images showing the appearance of rice grains (a) and the corresponding cooked rice (b) for six rice samples. D122 represents the candidate variety number, and similar naming are for other varieties. HHX, HuaHangXiang Simiao; THMR, Thai Jasmine Rice (KDML105).
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Build a stronger foundation in #cerealscience with our Foundations on-demand course. Learn the science behind grains and discover how their unique properties impact food production, quality, and product development—all at your own pace! Enroll today: bit.ly/44naOzt
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ugo Berthelot and Alain Doyen found that residual lipids affect structural and functional properties of oat and mung bean protein isolates. Read the Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Protein profiles of oat (A, B) and mung bean (C, D) protein extracts under native (A, C), nonreducing (B, D), and reducing (B, D) conditions. Protein extract before (OCND and MBIND), after partial defatting (OIPD and MBIPD) and total defatting (OITD and MBITD) is labeled as 1, 2, and 3, respectively. (A) and (C) Correspond to native PAGE, molecular weight markers are not shown as migration under native conditions depends on both protein size and charge. MBI, mung bean protein isolate; OC, oat protein concentrate; OI, oat isolates.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Make your voice count. Join a Collaboration Forum and learn about Technical Committees at the #2026CQTconference. Help shape what's next for cereal and grain science. Register by September 16 to save: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What if crops could make better use of nitrogen naturally? 🌽 New research explores hydrogel beads inspired by ancient maize and soybean root nodules to support future corn production. Read More: bit.ly/4i8bz72
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Inspired by Nature, SDSU Scientists Engineer Tiny 'Nitrogen Factories' That Could Help Future Cereal Crops
Explore the significance of nitrogen in agriculture and how innovative solutions are addressing nitrogen supply challenges for crops.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Groundbreaking research takes center stage at the #2026CQTConference. Explore the poster sessions and connect with the authors behind the data. Register by September 16 and save: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #2026CQTconference #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Derya Ozalp Unal et al. investigated the impact of white garlic and black garlic enrichment on the technological properties, composition, antioxidants, and sensory characteristics of refined white bread and whole wheat bread. Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Bread formulations enriched with garlic subjected to morphological analysis. Panels (A) and (B) show the visual changes induced by white garlic (WG) and black garlic (BG), respectively. With increasing percentages of supplementation from 0% to 7% (left to right), there is an intensification of the Maillard reaction products responsible for darker crust and crumb color, and changes in porosity as revealed by cross-sectional views.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Wrap up the day at the Milling & Baking Division Reception during the #2026CQTConference. All career levels welcome—especially students! Register by September 16 and save with advance rates: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains #millingandbaking
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Jagbir Kaur, Gurpreet Kaur Dhillon, and Monika Mahajan explored the effects of roasting, soaking, and microwave pretreatments on the bioactive components and anti-nutritional factors of six minor millets. Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Comparison of raw (left) and roasted (right) millet grains after 10 min of roasting. (A) Kodo millet, (B) Barnyard millet
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Learn how grain structure and composition influence processing, functionality, and end-use quality in our Foundations of Cereal Science course. This #ondemand course provides the fundamental knowledge to help you make more informed decisions. Enroll now: bit.ly/44naOzt #cerealscience
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Rice growers face a tough harvest season. With the smallest Southern crop since 1972 and a compressed planting window, much of the crop matures at once, making harvest timing critical to preserving quality. Read more: www.farmprogress.com/rice/preserve-…
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Preserve rice quality by staggering drain timing
Experts say staggered drain timing and earlier harvest can improve milling quality as farmers prepare for smallest Southern rice crop since 1972.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Kurnia Ramadhan et al. examined the effects of rice bran particle size and transglutaminase-induced protein crosslinking on the physicochemical and sensory properties of instant noodles. Read the Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Symmetric plot of noodle descriptive sensory attributes obtained from the CATA method.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Arrive early in Bloomington and go behind the scenes at Bühler's Food Application Center before the #2026CQTConference officially kicks off. Register by Sept. 16 and save with advance rates: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains #farmtofork
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Chengjing Liao et al. provide insight into the physiochemical characteristics of “double-high” rice varieties and inform the development of varieties with slower starch digestibility. Read the Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Correlation plot analysis (A) and partial correlation analysis (B) illustrating the relationships between starch digestibility parameters of cooked rice and the amylose and protein contents of rice flour across six varieties. * and ** indicate significance at the 0.05 and 0.01 probability levels, respectively, while NS denotes non-significance at the 0.05 probability level.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Consumer preferences meet policy priorities at the #2026CQTConference. Explore the Dietary Guidelines, U.S. feeding program standards, and fortified and enriched grains in "Whole Grains in a Changing Nutrition Landscape." Sponsored by General Mills. Register by Sept 16 & save: bit.ly/4wseATM
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🌾 New research suggests larger cereal grains from 11,000 years ago may reflect wetter growing conditions, not early domestication. The findings could reshape our understanding of agriculture. Read now: scitechdaily.com/11000-year-old-gra…
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11,000-Year-Old Grains Reveal a Surprise About the Origins of Agriculture
A new integrated isotope study suggests that early increases in cereal grain size were driven by growing conditions rather than human selection.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Stephanie E. Silva-Fernández, Sergio O. Serna-Saldívar, and Silverio García-Lara present the first integrated microstructural and physicochemical comparison of three high-altitude teosinte caryopses. Read the Cereal Chemistry article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Representative SEM micrographs of teosinte outer glume: (a) Location of microstructural features within an outer glume; (b) trichomes at the height of the germination pores where the outer glume and the cupule connect; (c) Paths of the xylem within a longitudinal cut of the outer glume; (d, e) vascular tissue represented by tracheary elements; (f) phytolith morphology observed on the adaxial (upper) surface of the outer glume. Bi, bilobate phytolith; R, Rondel phytolith; T, trichomes; TAT, tracheid with annular thickening; VT, vascular tissue; XV, xylem vessel.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Less than a month left to save on the #2026CQTConference. Advance rates end September 16! Register before advance rates end: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Based on meticulous characterization by Muhammad Asad Javaid et al., arabinoxylans from nixtamalized barley and oat bran were shown to possess structural integrity and functional complexity. Read the Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Extraction of arabinoxylans (AXs) from (a) nixtamalized barley bran (NBB) and (b) nixtamalized oat bran (NOB).
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Ready to strengthen your cereal science knowledge? 🌾 Enroll in our on-demand Foundations of #cerealscience course and start exploring how grain composition influences processing, product quality, and innovation across the food industry. Sign up: bit.ly/44naOzt
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Can food-grade faba bean production grow without compromising quality? Saskatchewan researchers are evaluating cross-contamination risks and long-standing isolation recommendations. Read more now: www.producer.com/crops/testing-the-…
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Researchers grow faba varieties side-by-side in contamination trials
Pulse growers are learning more about contamination levels by growing HVC and LVC faba beans side-by-side in trials across Saskatchewan.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Using six machine learning algorithms, Colten N. Nickerson et al. examined the relationship between the composition and functionality of pea flour. Read the open access Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Experimental design for screening various machine learning models to predict the functionality of pea flour from their composition, for varying pea cultivars and growing seasons from Western Canada.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Method development, processing performance, grain quality, food system transparency—see what's on the technical program at the #2026Conference. Register now and save: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Fengyu Liu et al. found that adding Konjac glucomannan during the cooking process can improve the texture characteristics and anti-retrogradation ability of cooked brown rice, enabling it to achieve better cooking and edible quality: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Microstructure characteristics of cooked BR cross-sections as affected by KGM addition. (A–F) KGM addition of 0%–5%, 1–3: Representative images at 500X, 2000X, and 5000X magnification. BR, brown rice; KGM, Konjac glucomannan.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Stay current. Stay credible. Bring the latest validated methods and analytical advances back to your lab from the #2026Conference. Need approval? Use our letter template to make your case. Register and save: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Our Foundations of Cereal Science course explores the anatomy of major cereal grains. From the protective bran to the starchy endosperm, each part of a cereal grain influences processing, functionality, and end-use quality. bit.ly/44naOzt #ondemand #education
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🌾 A naturally occurring wheat gene mutation could boost grain yields by 5% to 10%, according to University of Idaho researchers. The discovery could help support future wheat productivity. Read more: www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/new-…
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New Wheat Gene Boosts Yield Potential | Farms.com
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Kangru Cui et al. provide insights for developing high-amylose corn starch-enriched instant noodles with acceptable palatability and potentially reduced starch digestibility: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Scanning electron microscopic images of hot-air-dried instant noodles enriched with high-amylose corn starch. The percentages of 0%, 30%, and 40% represent the contents of high-amylose corn starch in the composite flours.
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
See groundbreaking research up close at the #2026Conference. Explore the poster sessions and talk with the authors behind the data. Register now and save with advance rates: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #cerealsgrains
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Results from Vidyashree Hosakere Nagesh and Ashwath Kumar Kathalsar indicate that pizza bases formulated with rice bean flour offer improved nutritional quality with acceptable sensory properties: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002…
Effect of RBF incorporation on mixing properties of WWF. A: Control (100% WWF); B: (WWF-90%: RBF 10%); C: (WWF-80%: RBF 20%); D: (WWF-70%: RBF 30%); and E: (WWF-60%: RBF 40%).
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Kun Wang et al. present a modified gluten index protocol designed to evaluate wheat gluten quality independent of protein content for hard red spring wheat. Read the open access Cereal Chemistry article to learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002… #grainscience
Illustration of custom-made weight insert (a), the Glutomatic centrifugation chamber with the weight insert in place (b), original wet gluten prior to trimming (c) and trimmed 1 g wet gluten piece (d).
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Kansas farmers are betting on a new kind of wheat with a purpose: pasta. As traditional wheat profits decline, this noodle-focused variety could open a more lucrative market. www.hppr.org/hppr-news/2026-07-22/p…
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Pasta on the Plains: A new Kansas-grown wheat could soon be in your box of noodles
A new type of wheat dotting Kansas fields has a special use: making pasta. Wheat acres have continuously declined in Kansas because traditional varieties are not making farmers much money these days. ...
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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Build connections that advance your work at the #2026Conference. Exchange insights, troubleshoot challenges, and meet cereal and grain professionals who understand your work. Register now and save: bit.ly/4wseATM #advanceregistration #2026conference #cerealsgrains
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