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Los Angeles Times
Farmers adopt perennial grains for climate resilience
Farmers are exploring perennial grains, like Kernza, to increase crop resilience against drought and extreme weather. Kernza, a native grass-like crop, offers environmental benefits such as deeper water access and carbon sequestration but faces challenges including lower yields and harvesting difficulties. Despite slow research progress and limited market development, some farmers see potential in perennial grains for sustainable farming and soil preservation.
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