Production of Kernza is growing in Minnesota and a Kernza cereal will be on store shelves starting this week. The perennial grain has been in development for decades and has several environmental benefits.
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Puris operates the largest pea protein plant in North America in Dawson, Minnesota. It's one example of a changing agricultural landscape. University of Minnesota researchers met with area lawmakers at the plant in Dawson to discuss promising research for sustainable and profitable crops.