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

It's time to try a new-to-you seed that we eat like a grain. From rice to oats, grains are tried-and-true pantry staples. The ...

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 ...

Known for its long emergence, rapid growth, prolific seed production and ability to develop resistance to herbicides, Palmer amaranth can be a farmer’s worst enemy. Until about a decade ago ...

Weeds like Palmer amaranth make farming harder and less profitable, and available herbicides are becoming less effective. For scientists to find solutions, they first need to know their enemy.

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.