A recently published article in the journal Weed Science demonstrates just how devasting Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) can be for furrow-irrigated rice production, even in small amounts. The ...

Today, amaranth flour is used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour and is prized for its unique nutritional benefits ...

Sorghum: A drought-resistant grain packed with antioxidants. Amaranth: A protein-rich, gluten-free grain used by the Aztecs. Millet: A small-seeded grain commonly eaten in Africa and Asia ...

A purple grain cultivated by an ancient civilization ... Each crop has its season. The Amaranth crop, in particular, can be grown in the Fall.

Wheat harvest offers more latitude due to the ... “In the U.S., there is an excellent opportunity to target Palmer amaranth. Probably the only positive attribute of this weed is its retention ...

Wheat harvest offers more latitude due to the ... developing resistance to the next herbicides on the field.” Palmer amaranth seed gathers in a dry irrigation ditch just after harvest.