April 2024 - Collab - lists.millets2023.space

Supposed downsides of millets as food
by Don Osborn 20 Jul '24

20 Jul '24

We are by now used to hearing about the advantages of the various millets as nutritious food that are easily digested, and which have added advantages for people with specialized diets (namely low GI and gluten-free). There are, however, a couple of negative issues one may come across: that millets are goitrogenic; and that they have their own forms of gluten. I'd like to air those here in the interests of wide coverage of millets' nutritional characteristics, and to elicit any relevant info from list subscribers. 1. *Goitrogenic effects?* There has been research including millets among the various foods containing compounds which interfere with iodine uptake or thyroid function. This quote from the Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition provides some context: "Goitrogens are dietary substances that interfere with thyroid metabolism and can aggravate the effect of iodine deficiency. Most goitrogens do not have a major clinical effect unless they are consumed at high levels and iodine deficiency is present." https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/g… (this page has several articles) The compounds at issue in millets (as well as in soybeans, apparently) are flavonoids, which may act to "impair thyroid peroxidase activity," ("The Latest Research and Development of Minerals in Human Nutrition") https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medi… I understand from our NAMA colleague Joni Kindwall-Moore that concerns at least one person has raised about millets in particular on this count are not widely held. 2. *Other forms of gluten?* A relative mentioned that one researcher (Peter Osborne, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnlZaMzZaSk ) proposes that all grains have some form of gluten, and that all of those may pose problems for gluten-sensitive people. For context: "Gluten is a family of storage proteins — formally known as prolamins — that are naturally found in certain grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye. "Many prolamins fall under the gluten umbrella, but they’re most commonly identified by the specific grains in which they’re found. For instance, glutenins and gliadins are the prolamins in wheat, secalins are found in rye, and hordeins are found in barley." https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-gluten Dr. Osborne notes the following "forms of gluten" (i.e., prolamins) in three millets, and states that these grains plus oats, corn, and rice are "oftentimes considered to be gluten free even though technically they are not..." (at about minute 5:25 in his video): * Millet (presumably proso, but this is not stated): panicin (40% of total protein) * Sorghum: kafirin (52% of total protein) * Teff: penniseitin (11% of total protein) (The table with forms of gluten that is used by Dr. Osborne in his video can also be viewed at http://www.allergy-details.com/gluten-allergy-c/gluten-allergy-and-types-of… ) On the other hand, a nice short item on millets and allergies notes that "Panicin is the prolamine gluten protein in [proso?] millet. Because this type of gluten does not activate celiac disease, it is considered gluten-free." https://www.allergy-details.com/gluten-free-diet/gluten-free-food-gluten-fr… I'll leave this here, with the caveat that I have no expertise in these issues, and so am not in a position to evaluate claims or research findings relating to them. I look forward to others' comments. Don Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance

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Proso Millet Survey
by Joni Kindwall-Moore 07 Jun '24

07 Jun '24

Hello everyone, I am assessing the availability of stored proso millet in the US. I have created a simple form to help collect the information. I will be doing the survey quarterly and the information not be shared without permission. Please feel free to share with your network. https://forms.gle/cBRdX7tXghBLyrw89 Thanks *Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA* Founder, Innovator, Mother, Nurse, Activist *P: 406-334-1608* *www.snacktivistfoods.com <http://www.snacktivistfoods.com/>* *Scan this QR code to experience the Snacktivist Nation! *

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Pearl millet as April millet-of-the-month
by Don Osborn 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

We've been discussing pearl millet incidentally this month, which is kind of an ideal way to take advantage of a "millet of the month." Nevertheless, I thought I'd post specifically about it before the month is through. Appended below is the text of what was posted to the NAMA page on LinkedIn, with minor edits: Pearl millet is again our April millet-of-the-month. A crop from the semi-arid tropics, it is grown for food in much of Africa and southern Asia - the West African Sahel and India are major producing regions. In terms of volume, it is the most produced of all the grains surnamed "millet." In North America pearl millet is mostly grown for forage and as a cover crop, with some production of grain for feed. There is, however, a growing interest in its potential here as a food crop. The two images attached come from webpages with more information: * "Drought Tolerant Pearl Millet," Dryland Seed (includes good bullet point descriptions of the plant and agronomy, but note that there are varieties that grow much taller than what is stated) https://drylandseed.com/pearl-millet/ * "How To Eat Pearl Millet," Recipes.net (includes good short descriptions of how pearl millet is prepared & eaten) https://recipes.net/articles/how-to-eat-pearl-millet/ Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance

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Seeking Pearl Millet Seed
by Steve DeWitt 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for planting in Oklahoma this Spring. There are plenty of forage hybrids available, but I’ve had no luck finding a shorter statured grain variety. 10 to 50 pounds is sufficient. Any referrals or contacts are greatly appreciated. Steve DeWitt Willow Creek Farms wcfarms2010(a)icloud.com Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [Collab] Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 8
by Gary Wietgrefe 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

As an agronomist, my concern is pearl millet will not mature as it is brought north. I grew small plot samples of pearl millet (Millex 32) in Sioux Falls, SD and it did not mature. I did track sugar levels trends in leaf and stalk which indicates what sugars are available for starch conversion. At 58 days after planting: no sucrose, no fructose, no glucose, and no maltose detected. At 102 days after planting: 2.28% sucrose, 3.11% fructose, 1.63% glucose, and no maltose. At 132 days after planting: 0.362% sucrose, 5.64% fructose, 4.96% glucose, and no maltose. See my US patent 8,641,910 B2, Table 9, pp. 38-39, (PDF) Systems and processes for producing biofuels from biomass (researchgate.net) <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/302705921_Systems_and_processes_fo…> . My experience comparing a corn, forage soybean, pearl millet, with seven forage sorghum and sudangrass crosses indicated sucrose will peak at some point as fructose and glucose levels rise as the plant readies itself for starch conversion as seed. Thousands of acres of pearl millet are planted annually in South Dakota, but always as multi-cut forage (assuming late rains) or grazing. Never for seed. I believe pearl millet is similar to grain sorghum in that grain varieties available will reach a north latitude at which seed will not fully mature (Kansas? Oklahoma?). In central South Dakota, the most northern grain sorghum (milo) production for the shortest season grain hybrids are confirmed by my 40 years of experience. Most years, Sorghum Partners 251 grain sorghum (an original Funks variety likely developed in the early 1960s) fully matured at 44 degrees N., but seldom if ever matured at 45 degrees N. Likewise, pearl millet will have a maximum north latitude range. As pearl moves west from Mississippi drainage to Central Plains, increased solar radiation will allow maturities to move north by perhaps 200 miles. On the other hand, I have found no northern limit to proso which is not hybridized but matures based on night-length. That is why in central Alberta proso can be planted around June 1, and harvested the end of September because their total hours of day far exceeds night during the growing season. It is the same reason U. of Nebraska developed proso varieties were the highest yielding varieties in my joint testing with Mongolian State University of Agriculture in tests against varieties coming out of western Russia (Siberia). See (PDF) Ancient Proso Millet and the Twentieth Century Survival of Mongolia (researchgate.net) <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358270886_Ancient_Proso_Millet_and…>. Foxtail millets will also mature at those same northern latitudes.....Gary Wietgrefe On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:01 AM <collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space> wrote: > Send Collab mailing list submissions to > collab(a)lists.millets2023.space > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space > > You can reach the person managing the list at > collab-owner(a)lists.millets2023.space > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Collab digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 7 (Esther Shekinah) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:04:36 +0000 > From: Esther Shekinah <eshekinah(a)michaelfields.org> > To: "collab(a)lists.millets2023.space" <collab(a)lists.millets2023.space> > Subject: Re: [Collab] Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 7 > Message-ID: > < > PH0PR11MB48693015C734678336C8ECBBA6092(a)PH0PR11MB4869.namprd11.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hello, > > Getting Pearl Millet seeds is a challenge. I obtained the seeds from ARS > Tifton Georgia (Tifton 102 and Tift Long Headed Bulk) for a trial at our > organic research farm in Wisconsin. While the first year (2022) growth was > good, cooler temperatures were registered with grain filling period (was > planted near the end of June) leading to problems with grain filling. The > earheads were also smaller due to closer spacing. In 2023 however, after > germination, the weeds took over rapidly as I planted them at 30" rows to > be able to use the cultivator we have, even though it wasn't the optimal > spacing. > > I would be happy to join a working group on Pearl Millet, but the current > NAMA call on the first Friday of the month coincides with a standing call I > have. > > There's some work on millets going on in Iowa State University as well, > but I do not think it is specific to Pearl Millet. > > Thanks, > Esther > > Esther S Durairaj Ph.D > Program Director (WiWiC)/ Research Agronomist > Michael Fields Agricultural Institute > www.michaelfields.org > Cell: 614-441-2125 > ? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Collab <collab-bounces(a)lists.millets2023.space> On Behalf Of > collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space > Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 1:34 AM > To: collab(a)lists.millets2023.space > Subject: Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 7 > > Send Collab mailing list submissions to > collab(a)lists.millets2023.space > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space > > You can reach the person managing the list at > collab-owner(a)lists.millets2023.space > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than > "Re: Contents of Collab digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Seeking Pearl Millet Seed (Dipak Santra) > 2. Re: SAVE THE DATE ? 18 April 2024 | 10:00-11:30 (CET) OCOP > Webinar on the Development of Millets in India (Taguchi, Makiko > (NSP)) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:41:07 +0000 > From: Dipak Santra <dsantra2(a)unl.edu> > To: Don Osborn <don(a)milletsalliance.org>, > "collab(a)lists.millets2023.space" <collab(a)lists.millets2023.space> > Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010(a)icloud.com> > Subject: Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed > Message-ID: > < > CY4PR08MB33502A2977B37BD9C274B87A9A0A2(a)CY4PR08MB3350.namprd08.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dr. Ramaswamy Perumal at K-State University, Hays, KS is working to > develop pearl millet grain type varieties for human consumption. To the > best of my knowledge, this is the only public breeding program doing this. > > Thanks > > Dipak > > Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ________________________________ > From: Collab <collab-bounces(a)lists.millets2023.space> on behalf of Don > Osborn <don(a)milletsalliance.org> > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2024 5:49:20 PM > To: collab(a)lists.millets2023.space <collab(a)lists.millets2023.space> > Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010(a)icloud.com> > Subject: Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed > > Caution: Non-NU Email > > Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up. > > Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort > or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, > as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to > facilitate communication among people in this group. > > A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of > people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain > pearl millet for human food? > > If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet > in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, > and culinary experts? > > I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, > which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her > info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest > group. > > DO, EL, MI, US > NAMA > > > On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:36?PM Joni Kindwall-Moore < > joni(a)snacktivistfoods.com<mailto:joni@snacktivistfoods.com>> wrote: > Steve, do you know Clint Jessen in WY? He grows it, want me to connect you? > > > > Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA > Founder, Innovator, Mother, Nurse, Activist [ > https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0940/4372/files/Untitled_design_19_copy.p… > ] > P: 406-334-1608 www.snacktivistfoods.com<http://www.snacktivistfoods.com/> > Scan this QR code to experience the Snacktivist Nation! > [ > https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0940/4372/files/Snacktivist-Welcome-Snack… > ] > > > On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab < > collab(a)lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space>> > wrote: > I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for > planting in Oklahoma this Spring. There are plenty of forage hybrids > available, but I?ve had no luck finding a shorter statured grain variety. > 10 to 50 pounds is sufficient. > Any referrals or contacts are greatly appreciated. > Steve DeWitt > Willow Creek Farms > wcfarms2010(a)icloud.com<mailto:wcfarms2010@icloud.com> > > Sent from my iPhone > > > -- > Collab mailing list > Collab(a)lists.millets2023.space<mailto:Collab@lists.millets2023.space> > https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab > > > -- > Collab mailing list > Collab(a)lists.millets2023.space<mailto:Collab@lists.millets2023.space> > https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab >

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Re: [Collab] Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 23
by Robin Asbell 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Just a note on sorghum flour- I cook for a client who is now avoiding lignans (the latest food demon) and she asked me to swap in sorghum flour for oats in a gluten-free bread I make for her. This is one of the things that a certain consumer cares about, and it might be boosting some of the interest in sorghum. On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 12:02 PM <collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space> wrote: > Send Collab mailing list submissions to > collab(a)lists.millets2023.space > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space > > You can reach the person managing the list at > collab-owner(a)lists.millets2023.space > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Collab digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Flour power (3 items) (Don Osborn) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:02:05 -0400 > From: Don Osborn <don(a)milletsalliance.org> > To: collab(a)lists.millets2023.space > Subject: [Collab] Flour power (3 items) > Message-ID: > < > CA+RHibVWss+K494LbqzNrVXxWPzehLMt46vHaBfQnZYKdpU6Zg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > 1. Sorghum flour cheaper than proso millet, rice, & other gluten-free > grains? > > On a grocery run the other day, I noticed this row of 3 pound bags of > flour - various gluten free flours (attached image). Basically sorghum > flour at least with this brand is about $1 / lb. less expensive than any of > the others (about $4 / lb. as compared with about #5 / lb.). Is this > typical in others' experience? > > The website for the brand pictured is: https://www.authenticfoods.com/ > For comparison, standard white flour is about $0.50. WHole wheat somewhat > higher. Organic and non-GMO a bit higher again (sorry no specific market > analysis, and I'm not typically buying flour). > > > 2. Coarse grind black sorghum flour > > Came across a coarse ground black sorghum flour on sale May be too fine > for grits, but might work in hot cereals or baking?? (Sale price $2 / 15 > oz., normally $6) > > See: https://naturenatesllc.com/search?q=black+sorghum > > > 3. Analysis of the global "millet" flour market > > An interesting analysis by Future Market Insights published last month > predicts that "Global Millet Flour Sales to Total US$ 7.8 Billion by 2034, > Amid Rising Consumer Awareness of its Health Benefits." The US part of that > is listed as $1.6 billion, or about a fifth of the global total. > > It is not said which millets go into this calculation, but proso millet is > the most traded internationally of the grains surnamed millet. (Pearl > millet and foxtail millet have higher total grain production, but > apparently are consumed closer to where they are grown.) One of the > problems we have in analysis of millerts globally is the conflation of > figures for several of the millets under the single category, "millet." > > Note the list of companies in the article under the subheading "Who is > winning?" > > See: > > www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/03/19/2848252/0/en/Global-Millet-Fl… > > > Don Osborn, PhD > (East Lansing, MI, US) > North American Millets Alliance >

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Flour power (3 items)
by Don Osborn 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

1. Sorghum flour cheaper than proso millet, rice, & other gluten-free grains? On a grocery run the other day, I noticed this row of 3 pound bags of flour - various gluten free flours (attached image). Basically sorghum flour at least with this brand is about $1 / lb. less expensive than any of the others (about $4 / lb. as compared with about #5 / lb.). Is this typical in others' experience? The website for the brand pictured is: https://www.authenticfoods.com/ For comparison, standard white flour is about $0.50. WHole wheat somewhat higher. Organic and non-GMO a bit higher again (sorry no specific market analysis, and I'm not typically buying flour). 2. Coarse grind black sorghum flour Came across a coarse ground black sorghum flour on sale May be too fine for grits, but might work in hot cereals or baking?? (Sale price $2 / 15 oz., normally $6) See: https://naturenatesllc.com/search?q=black+sorghum 3. Analysis of the global "millet" flour market An interesting analysis by Future Market Insights published last month predicts that "Global Millet Flour Sales to Total US$ 7.8 Billion by 2034, Amid Rising Consumer Awareness of its Health Benefits." The US part of that is listed as $1.6 billion, or about a fifth of the global total. It is not said which millets go into this calculation, but proso millet is the most traded internationally of the grains surnamed millet. (Pearl millet and foxtail millet have higher total grain production, but apparently are consumed closer to where they are grown.) One of the problems we have in analysis of millerts globally is the conflation of figures for several of the millets under the single category, "millet." Note the list of companies in the article under the subheading "Who is winning?" See: www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/03/19/2848252/0/en/Global-Millet-Fl… Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance

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FYI: Two good overviews of millets & a video explainer
by Don Osborn 21 Apr '24

21 Apr '24

Here's something I put together recently about two print/text resources on millets, each of which gives attention to specific millets in the group, and one video. The first is a survey article in an Indian journal, the second is a document by the Crop Trust, and the third is a video explainer about IYM.. 1. The article: Tripti Tripathi, Dr. Sweta Vyas. "From Ancient Grains to Modern Solutions: A History of Millets and their Significance in Agriculture and Food Security." International Journal of Home Science. 2023;9(2):72-78. * https://www.homesciencejournal.com/archives/?year=2023&vol=9&issue=2&part=B… (article cover page) * https://www.homesciencejournal.com/archives/2023/vol9issue2/PartB/9-2-9-726… (direct link to article PDF) Abstract: "The research article provides an overview of the history of millets, highlighting their significance as a staple food crop in various regions of the world. Millets have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations such as those of China and India. Over time, millets have spread to other regions, including Africa, Europe, and the Americas, where they have been adapted to suit local growing conditions and culinary traditions. The article also discusses the various nutritional benefits of millets, including their high levels of protein, fiber, and antioxidants, which make them an important component of a healthy diet. Finally, the article explores the challenges facing millet cultivation and consumption in the modern era, including competition from other crops, changing dietary habits, and climate change, and offers suggestions for promoting the continued cultivation and consumption of this important crop." This is a good overview for introductory purposes, but I'd be cautious about quoting from it. For example the mention of millets coming to Africa (see abstract above) seems to overlook the fact that several important millets come out of Africa (sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet & apparently kodo millet), and any introduced into Africa are not widely produced. Also, the mention of little millet (Panicum sumatrense) as being domesticated "as early as 2000 years ago." Some other sources online suggest 2700 years ago, and others suggest that it goes much further back, having been identified among the millets found in Harappan / Indus valley archeological sites. 2. The document Bramel, P., Giovannini, P. and M. Eshan Dulloo. 2022. Global strategy for the conservation and use of genetic resources of selected millets. Global Crop Diversity Trust. Bonn, Germany. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7798294 * Supplementary material and data: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7798311 * Overview of methods and recommendations: https://www.croptrust.org/work/projects/global-crop-conservation-strategies… Longer title: "Global strategy for the conservation and use of genetic resources of selected millets: Covering pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus (L.) Morrone), finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.), foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.), proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.), barnyard millet (Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P. Beauv. and Echinochloa colona (L.) Link),teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter), fonio (Digitaria exilis Stapf. and Digitaria iburua Stapf.), little millet (Panicum sumatrense Roth. ex. Roem & Schult.) and kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum (L.))." This 88 page document includes an executive summary and detailed annexes. The Crop Trust, or Global Crop Diversity Trust works on crop diversity and food security, and is particular concerned with ex situ conservation of seed. With regard to millets, their main focus is finger millet and pearl millet.- https://www.croptrust.org/pgrfa-hub/crops-countries-and-genebanks/crops/mil… . The document discussed here naturally reflects these concerns, but it also has has an excellent short overview of each of the main cultivated millets, plus a list in appendices of related species that appear in the IUCN Red Book (altho surprisingly the latter does not include Panicum hirticaule, which is sometimes called Sonoran millet). This is a resource to bookmark. 3. The video The Indian paper The Hindu, has a video series called Business Matters. One particular video entitled "Why did UN declare 2023 as International Year of Millets?" offers a good review of the hoped for impact of the Year mainly from an Indian point of view - but with points having broader relevance. (11 Jan. 2023) https://youtu.be/BOPe8f4fm_w?si=bM6XJPl_eqfJHMLj A couple of markers from the video * 6:39 Cites FAO figures that the US in recent years has controlled half of the global export market in millets. This market doubled in value from 2017 to 2022. * 7:19 Mentions the work of our friend, Tapas Chandra Roy (The Millet Advisor) That's all for this installment Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance

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Re: [Collab] Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 7
by Esther Shekinah 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Hello, Getting Pearl Millet seeds is a challenge. I obtained the seeds from ARS Tifton Georgia (Tifton 102 and Tift Long Headed Bulk) for a trial at our organic research farm in Wisconsin. While the first year (2022) growth was good, cooler temperatures were registered with grain filling period (was planted near the end of June) leading to problems with grain filling. The earheads were also smaller due to closer spacing. In 2023 however, after germination, the weeds took over rapidly as I planted them at 30" rows to be able to use the cultivator we have, even though it wasn't the optimal spacing. I would be happy to join a working group on Pearl Millet, but the current NAMA call on the first Friday of the month coincides with a standing call I have. There's some work on millets going on in Iowa State University as well, but I do not think it is specific to Pearl Millet. Thanks, Esther Esther S Durairaj Ph.D Program Director (WiWiC)/ Research Agronomist Michael Fields Agricultural Institute www.michaelfields.org Cell: 614-441-2125 -----Original Message----- From: Collab <collab-bounces(a)lists.millets2023.space> On Behalf Of collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 1:34 AM To: collab(a)lists.millets2023.space Subject: Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 7 Send Collab mailing list submissions to collab(a)lists.millets2023.space To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to collab-request(a)lists.millets2023.space You can reach the person managing the list at collab-owner(a)lists.millets2023.space When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Collab digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Seeking Pearl Millet Seed (Dipak Santra) 2. Re: SAVE THE DATE ? 18 April 2024 | 10:00-11:30 (CET) OCOP Webinar on the Development of Millets in India (Taguchi, Makiko (NSP)) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:41:07 +0000 From: Dipak Santra <dsantra2(a)unl.edu> To: Don Osborn <don(a)milletsalliance.org>, "collab(a)lists.millets2023.space" <collab(a)lists.millets2023.space> Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010(a)icloud.com> Subject: Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed Message-ID: <CY4PR08MB33502A2977B37BD9C274B87A9A0A2(a)CY4PR08MB3350.namprd08.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Dr. Ramaswamy Perumal at K-State University, Hays, KS is working to develop pearl millet grain type varieties for human consumption. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only public breeding program doing this. Thanks Dipak Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Collab <collab-bounces(a)lists.millets2023.space> on behalf of Don Osborn <don(a)milletsalliance.org> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2024 5:49:20 PM To: collab(a)lists.millets2023.space <collab(a)lists.millets2023.space> Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010(a)icloud.com> Subject: Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed Caution: Non-NU Email Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up. Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to facilitate communication among people in this group. A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain pearl millet for human food? If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, and culinary experts? I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest group. DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:36?PM Joni Kindwall-Moore <joni(a)snacktivistfoods.com<mailto:joni@snacktivistfoods.com>> wrote: Steve, do you know Clint Jessen in WY? He grows it, want me to connect you? Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA Founder, Innovator, Mother, Nurse, Activist [https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0940/4372/files/Untitled_design_19_copy.p…] P: 406-334-1608 www.snacktivistfoods.com<http://www.snacktivistfoods.com/> Scan this QR code to experience the Snacktivist Nation! 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SAVE THE DATE ▶ 18 April 2024 | 10:00-11:30 (CET) OCOP Webinar on the Development of Millets in India
by Taguchi, Makiko (NSP) 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Dear all, FAO is organizing an event in collaboration with India on millets on the 18th. Please join us if you can, although the timing is not conducive to North American time zone. Best Makiko [cid:image001.jpg@01DA8A91.E0158A50] Webinar on the Developments of Millets in India Thursday, 18 April 2024 | 10.00-11.30 CET, 14:30-16:00 (Indian Time) Register now<https://www.fao.org/one-country-one-priority-product/news-and-events/events…> Join us for this insightful webinar on the developments of millets in India organized in collaboration with the government of India and various stakeholders, as part of the FAO One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) webinar series,. The focus of this episode is on millets - the Special Agricultural Products (SAP) of India. This webinar aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned in the sustainable production, processing, and marketing of millets in India. It serves as an opportunity to inform and inspire other countries interested in promoting millets or other SAPs through the OCOP initiative. FAO launched the OCOP initiative in September 2021 to support countries in developing sustainable value chains for selected SAPs, which are unique products with special characteristics tied to their geography and culture. The initiative helps countries to identify products that fit their specific production systems and unlock potential of their special products getting access to new markets regionally and globally. Since its inception, over 85 countries from all five FAO regions have expressed strong interest in the sustainable promotion of more than 54 products. Agenda Time (CET) Item and presenter 10.00 - 10.10 Opening remarks by * Mr Jingyuan Xia, Executive Secretary of the OCOP Secretariat, Special Advisor to the Director-General, FAO * Mr Takayuki Hagiwara, FAO Representative, FAO Country Office, India 10.10 - 10.15 Global Implementation of OCOP: Progress and Perspectives by Mr Hafiz Muminjanov, Technical Adviser, NSP, FAO 10.15 - 10.20 Overview of OCOP activities in Asia and the Pacific Region by Ms Xuan Li, Senior Policy Officer, Regional Office in Asia and the Pacific, FAO 10.20 - 10.25 Reflections on the International Year of Millets by Ms Makiko Taguchi, Agricultural Officer, FAO 10.25 - 10.35 Overview of Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Millets Research and achievements by Mrs C Tara Satyavathi, Director, ICAR-IIMR 10.35 - 10.45 Overview of millet processing and the story of technology business incubation by Mr B Dayakar Rao, CEO Nutrihub & Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIMR 10.45 - 10.55 Celebration of International Year of millets in India by Mrs Shubha Thakur, Additional-Secretary, DAFW 10.55 - 11.05 Millets in One District One Product: India’s story of millet promotion by Mr Minhaj Alam, IAS, Addl Secretary, MoFPI 11.05 - 11.15 Bowl of Growth program by Mr Mijanur Rahman, R&D Senior Director, PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. 11.15 - 11.25 General discussion 11.25 - 11.30 Closing remarks by Mr TR Sharma, Deputy Director-General, Crop Sciences, ICAR Moderator: Mr Hafiz Muminjanov, Global Coordinator of the OCOP Initiative, and Technical Advisor, Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP), FAO. Read more about the webinar HERE<https://www.fao.org/one-country-one-priority-product/news-and-events/events…>. For more information, please contact: OCOP(a)fao.org<mailto:OCOP@fao.org>

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