US Crop Estimates May Ease Fears About Wet Harvest Nov 11, 2009
U.S. production of both oats and barley also is almost unchanged from September, and the new figures for corn and soybeans vary only slightly from the Oct. 9 report. The late September small grains summary, based on farmer surveys, usually is USDA's final word on production. (ABC News -- Business)
Inside H Mart, for a cooking lesson like no other Nov 11, 2009
Brown, white, short grain, sweet rice, and dozens of others share space with bags of barley, millet, red adzuki beans, black and white soy beans, sorghum, and lentils. Koreans like white rice, but it has no real nutritional value, says Chung. (Boston Globe)
What Portsmouth's restaurant scene is missing Nov 11, 2009
And after that I'll likely be at the Barley Pub or maybe checking out the new Fury's Publick House, although it is Restaurant Week still so maybe Orchard Street Chop Shop. All three. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Cafe review Harry's Espresso Bar Nov 10, 2009
Loose-leaf teas such as kalmer sutra chai and gunpowder green ($4) look tempting as well but the weather calls for a vanilla bean, barley and malt thickshake. At $8, it better be good. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Two-row malt barley varieties gain acceptance by brewers (16) Nov 10, 2009
Two-row malt barley varieties gain acceptance by brewers ... Tom Blake, Montana State University barley breeder ... The purchase of West Bred by Monsanto could be positive for producers, said Tom Blake, Montana State University barley breeder. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Finding Guten-Free Foods Nov 9, 2009
Gluten is a type of protein found in barley, wheat and rye. Gluten is found in grains, but is not a grain itself. (Suite101.com)
Festive Holiday Muffins Nov 8, 2009
Gluten is the combination of proteins that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains, such as wheat (including spelt), rye and barley. About 1 in 100 people must avoid gluten due to , diseases which cause the body to have an adverse auto-immune reaction to these proteins. (Suite101.com)
New Wyo. distillery produces whiskey Nov 8, 2009
Were dedicated to using only Wyoming products, he said, adding that the company gets its corn from just down the road and wheat from Byron, barley from Riverton and water from Manderson, brought in twice weekly by a tanker truck. The artesian well water from limestone reservoirs near Worland is key to producing a great bourbon, Nally said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Huge barley supplies still holding lid on prices Nov 7, 2009
There's a large abundance of barley out there, was how Kelly Kotowicz of the Alvarado Elevator in Alvarado, Minn. described the current situation in the barley market ... We're pushing the whole malting barley contracts further out there into the next new crop, Kotowicz said. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Gluten-free tasty cakes Nov 7, 2009
Amy Ratner, 50, of Abingdon faced similar issues when she found out 17 years ago that her 2-year-old daughter had celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine and is marked by an inability to process gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. "In those days, you really did bake things yourself," Ratner said. (FOX61, CT)
America is rusting because of free trade Nov 7, 2009
" In the midst of a war against the Taliban, the Pakistani government staged a road show in Dubai, seeking to entice sheikhs with tax breaks and exemptions from labor laws. All these efforts have two hopes in common. One is the hope of poor nations to achieve the development and modernization of their ailing agricultural sectors. The other is the world's hope that foreign investors in Africa and Asia will be able to produce enough food for a planet soon to be populated by 9.1 billion people;... (Salon)
24 South St. Notebook Nov 6, 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)
Wheat MSP hiked by Rs 20/qtl Nov 6, 2009
NEW DELHI: The government has announced an increase in procurement price for wheat, barley, gram and safflower ... The government has announced an increase in procurement price for wheat, barley, gram and safflower. (India Times)
New Mexican eatery, local fruit store open Nov 6, 2009
Earlier this week, owner JoAnn Sorrenti planned to serve free samples of wines, espresso, pumpkin barley salad, brandied cranberry pecan dressing, chocolate truffles and more. Retailers snap up vacant Fresno-area spaces. (Fresno Bee)
Dining Out: Restaurant Week Portsmouth returns Nov. 8 Nov 5, 2009
We serve about the best craft beer you re going to have and at the top of that list is Unibroue La Fin Du Monde and local favorite Smuttynose Barley Wine. I don t drink often, but when I do it s gotta be quality. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Get Thanksgiving dinner without cooking at home Nov 4, 2009
Earlier this week, owner JoAnn Sorrenti planned to serve free samples of wines, espresso, pumpkin barley salad, brandied cranberry pecan dressing, chocolate truffles and more. Family Meals Matter: Celebrate fall foods with these warm family meals. (Fresno Bee)
Talk of the table Nov 3, 2009
PATRICK Craig, from Malvern restaurant Maris, has always liked barley, but until recently has restricted the chunky, chewy grain's use to hearty main dishes. Four months ago, Craig stumbled on to a Polish barley in a little continental butcher's ... "This barley is much finer than the traditional version," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hearty vegetable soups a cool weather meal-in-a-bowl Nov 1, 2009
Combine chicken stock, barley and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
2009 recession continues to impact commodity markets (2) Nov 1, 2009
Canola and barley production in Canada is up 4 percent. With 42 million acres of winter wheat for 2009 as compared to 45 million acres in 2008, there is a 9 percent overall drop in winter wheat plantings this year. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
N.D. farmer takes part in planting ceremonial hemp ‘seeds' on DEA's lawn Nov 1, 2009
He was able to get his other crops off earlier, which this year included malting barley, durum and lentils. We probably had the highest average yield this year that we've ever had, Hauge said. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Rot-resistant Wheat Could Save Farmers Millions Oct 30, 2009
29, 2009) CSIRO researchers have identified wheat and barley lines resistant to Crown Rot -- a disease that costs Australian wheat and barley farmers 79 million in lost yield every year ... Dr Chunji Liu and his CSIRO Plant Industry team in Brisbane are using sophisticated screening methods to scan over 2400 wheat lines and 1000 barley lines from around the world to find the ones resistant the fungal disease ... "The wheat and barley lines showing resistance to Crown Rot are now being used in... (Science Daily)
Ced Story: No Longer SadCedric Benson learned from his mistakes in Chicago and is now thriving, writes Paul Daughtery. Oct 30, 2009
People with Celiac can't tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley. They can't eat pasta or cereal or drink beer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems Oct 29, 2009
Kanauchi, O. et al. Treatment of ulcerative colitis by feeding with germinated barley foodstuff: first report of a multicenter open control trial. J. Gastroenterol. (Science Daily)
Gluten-Free Doesn't Have to Be Flavor-Free Oct 29, 2009
Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn and faro), barley and rye. When celiac disease sufferers eat or digest glutens, their immune system destroys or damages the villi, which are microscopic finger-like protrusions that line the small intestine. (CBS News)
Make Simple, Fun Halloween Treats Oct 28, 2009
To make the "cat box" for these gross-but-tasty treats, use a box of Grape-Nuts or other barley cereal. Be sure and "garnish" with plenty of gummi flies, worms, and any other disgusting edibles you can think of. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Big brewers battle it out in calorie-cutting Oct 28, 2009
Both drinkers speak to an unavoidable tradeoff: To cut calories, beer companies reduce the amount of malted barley and other grains that are fermented during the brewing process. That, in turn, reduces the amount of alcohol in the brew. (MSNBC -- Health)
Labels show Swedes their food's carbon footprint Oct 24, 2009
Lantmannen, Sweden's largest farming group, has begun placing precise labels on some categories of foods in grocery stores, including chicken, oatmeal, barley and pasta. Consumers who pay attention may learn that emissions generated by growing the nation's most popular grain, rice, are two to three times those of little-used barley, for example ... Lantmannen, Sweden's largest farming group, has begun placing precise labels on some categories of foods in grocery stores, including chicken,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Feed barley prices rally slightly; malting barley pipeline still clogged Oct 22, 2009
During the last two weeks feed barley prices have rallied for a 25-cent gain, according to Randy Brag of Valley Grain Services in Casselton, N.D.. However, most elevators are still refusing to even offer a bid for cash malting barley sales, because the supply pipeline remains clogged from the farm bin through the maltsters and brewers ... We're still seeing some pressure on the barley market from guys wanting to get some barley moved so they can make room for corn, beans and sunflowers. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
