A primer on whole grains
Oatmeal, popcorn, some pastas, breads may reduce risk for certain cancers, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease By Barbara Quinn, Monterey Herald
Published: May 11, 2021, 6:00am
Share: Eating a variety of grains is the best way to ensure we get the full spectrum of nutrients available in nature. (Dreamstime)
I’ve been reading the back of cereal boxes since I was a kid. They entertained me with games or puzzles while I munched on breakfast. Last week, my cereal box got me thinking about whole grains.
Besides being crunchy good, researchers report that whole grains may reduce the risk for certain cancers colon cancer in particular and they may help reduce our risk for developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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Gail Ellis
Oklahoma State University
When a deep freeze settled across Oklahoma in mid-February, the greenhouse sheltering Oklahoma State University’s wheat breeding program showed its age in the worst way.
Constructed in the 1960s, the facility’s heating system failed, pipes froze, and 70% of the hybrid plants inside succumbed to crippling cold. The loss was catastrophic and exemplified a need to reinvest in the crumbling infrastructure of agricultural research.
“My technicians were working hard to save the plants with space heaters, but the greenhouse still got down in the mid-20s, said Brett Carver, regents professor and OSU wheat genetics chair in agriculture. “If I spend money to buy new heaters, we’re not really making things better. We’re putting band-aids on major wounds here.”
Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services
Oklahoma State University Wheat Breeder Brett Carver gets a firsthand look at ongoing variety trials. Carver will be among the featured speakers at the May 14 Lahoma Wheat Field Day. Program to help wheat growers, allow them to ask questions of OSU experts and visit with other producers.
Suggested Event
Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
The Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ Lahoma Wheat Field Day on May 14 will give growers an opportunity to evaluate new, improved varieties for possible use.
The popular annual event will take place at the OSU North Central Research Station west of Lahoma, which itself is situated just west of Enid on Highway 60. There is no cost to attend, but online pre-registration is required. Program sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and run through the morning.
Gail Ellis, OSU | Apr 16, 2021
When a deep freeze settled across Oklahoma in mid-February, the greenhouse sheltering Oklahoma State University’s wheat breeding program showed its age in the worst way.
Constructed in the 1960s, the facility’s heating system failed, pipes froze, and 70% of the hybrid plants inside succumbed to crippling cold. The loss was catastrophic and exemplified a need to reinvest in the crumbling infrastructure of agricultural research.
“My technicians were working hard to save the plants with space heaters, but the greenhouse still got down in the mid-20s, said Brett Carver, regents professor and OSU wheat genetics chair in agriculture. “If I spend money to buy new heaters, we’re not really making things better. We’re putting band-aids on major wounds here.”