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Forage harvest intensification improves feed nutritive value without reducing grain yields in organic Kernza

Agronomy Journal, Volume 118, Issue 5, September/October 2026.
Abstract Managing Kernza [Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & Dewey] as a dual‐use crop for grain and forage has potential to improve economic viability, particularly in organic systems where premiums and diversified outputs can enhance profitability.
Aline de Camargo Santos, Steven W. Culman, Ben Robinson, Jesse Bealsburg, Katherine Bohn, Timothy Crews, Madeline DuBois, Jacob M. Jungers, Manbir Rakkar, Matthew R. Ryan, Samaneh Tajik, Flavia O. S. van Cleef, Laura van der Pol, Sandra Wayman, Christine D. Sprunger, Leonardo Deiss   +15 more
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Coating Kernza^® Seeds with Hydrophilic Polymers and Mycorrhizal Inoculants Affects Seedling Emergence and Growth in Drought

Agronomy
Perennial grains, such as Kernza® (Thinopyrum intermedium) show promise in their ability to produce grain crops while withstanding drought and temperature extremes. However, Kernza establishes slowly, particularly in dry soils.
Jacob J. Handel, Ebony G. Murrell
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Practical recommendations for researchers engaging in on‐farm research

Agronomy Journal, Volume 118, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
Abstract Though on‐farm research is crucial for addressing agricultural needs, it presents challenges that can derail projects if not addressed. Unlike small plot or greenhouse studies, on‐farm research evaluates tradeoffs in real‐world systems, offers access to diverse environments, and relies on farmer–researcher collaboration.
Hannah Rodgers, Emma Link, Chandan Shilpakar, Erin Jackson, Lauren M. Porensky, Grace L. Miner, Brian Sebade   +6 more
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Evaluation of disease resistance in intermediate wheatgrass and genome‐wide association for fusarium head blight‐related traits

Crop Science, Volume 66, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
Abstract Intermediate wheatgrass (IWG) [Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D. R. Dewey] is a promising perennial grain candidate that The Land Institute has been directly domesticating since 2001. Grain from improved IWG can be sold under the trademark Kernza.
Leah K. Treffer, Jared Crain, Steve R. Larson, Yvonne A. Thompson, M. Kathryn Turner   +4 more
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How the Nitrogen Economy of a Perennial Cereal-Legume Intercrop Affects Productivity: Can Synchrony Be Achieved?

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
The UN's Sustainable Development goal of Zero Hunger encompasses a holistic set of targets that range from ending hunger by 2030, to increasing environmental sustainability and resilience of food production.
Timothy E. Crews, Laura Kemp, James H. Bowden, James H. Bowden, Ebony G. Murrell   +4 more
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Seasonal Plant Nitrogen Use and Soil N pools in Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium)

Agriculture, 2023
Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium; IWG) is a perennial grass under development as a grain and forage crop. Although IWG is known for its ability to take up nitrate and improve water quality, seasonal nitrogen (N) demand and uptake by IWG is
Michelle Dobbratz, Jacob M. Jungers, Jessica L. M. Gutknecht   +2 more
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Genotype‐by‐environment interactions influence grain yields of intermediate wheatgrass

Agronomy Journal, Volume 118, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Abstract Crop rotation with perennial grain crops, such as intermediate wheatgrass (IWG; Thinopyrum intermedium), marketed as Kernza, promotes agroecological intensification and environmental sustainability relative to annual cropping systems. To assess yield performance and adaptability of IWG breeding populations across diverse environments ...
Eeusha Nafi, Andrea Basche, Clair Keene, Jose G. Franco, Prabin Bajgain, Steve Larson, Valentin Picasso, Jacob M. Jungers, Lee DeHaan   +8 more
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Evaluating Kernza (Thinopyrum intermedium) as a Co‐Fermentation Feedstock for Bioethanol Production

Cereal Chemistry, Volume 103, Issue 3, Page 346-353, May/June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Kernza (Thinopyrum intermedium), a perennial grain developed by the Land Institute, presents a promising alternative to conventional ethanol feedstocks due to its deep‐root systems, low fertilizer requirements, and carbon sequestration potential.
Edwin Bonefont, Kurt A. Rosentrater
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Temporal variability of soil health indicators under annual and perennial continuous living cover: Effects of annual weather and management

Soil Science Society of America Journal, Volume 90, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
Abstract Soil health indicators (SHIs) are used to detect changes in soil conditions in response to management. However, management effects must be disentangled from other factors influencing SHI variability. Specifically, how annual weather affects SHI remains poorly understood. To address this gap, we analyzed soil annually for 5 years at 64 sampling
Jacob Kundert, Jacob Jungers, Joshua Gamble, Galen Bergquist, Jessica Gutknecht   +4 more
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Grain of the Future: Consumer Demand for Bread Made of Sustainable Perennial Grain Intermediate Wheatgrass

Agricultural Economics, Volume 57, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Intermediate wheatgrass (IWG), also known as Kernza, is a perennial grain crop with recognized environmental benefits, including improved water quality, increased soil carbon storage, and enhanced biodiversity. However, despite these advantages, consumer demand for IWG‐based products remains poorly understood, limiting its market potential ...
Jie Li, Nima Homami, Matthew R. Ryan, Sandra Wayman, Eugene P. Law, Miguel I. Gómez, Lee R. DeHaan   +6 more
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