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Production of millets for cattle feed and human consumption
by Sruthi Vobbilisetti 09 May '24

09 May '24

Hello, I hope you're doing well! I'm a graduate student in Nutritional Sciences at California State University, Chico. I'm currently working on my research project " Sensory Evaluation and Acceptance of millets in California State University, Chico". In this project, I collaborated with the university dining hall and conducted a taste test of millets involving students and staff of CSU, Chico to assess their acceptance of millets as a whole grain. I'm currently working on writing my paper. However, I was stuck when I was looking into percentage or number of acres used cultivating of millets for cattle or bird feed and human consumption. I was wondering if anyone can help me in this regard. It would be of great help to complete the paper and research. Thank you, Sruthi Vobbilisetti Graduate student Dept. of Nutrition and Food Science California State University, Chico [cid:1673992c-89b3-4dbb-a6a0-a609f232abe3]

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Re: [Collab] Collab Digest, Vol 28, Issue 1
by Robin Asbell 02 May '24

02 May '24

I apologize for mixing up lignans and lectins, It's lectins that Dr Gundry has made into the new food phobia. It's hard to keep up. On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 7:02 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. Lignans & health; lignans in millets (Re: Collab Digest, Vol > 27, Issue 23) (Don Osborn) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 1 May 2024 12:54:16 -0400 > From: Don Osborn <don(a)milletsalliance.org> > To: Robin Asbell <robin(a)robinasbell.com> > Cc: collab(a)lists.millets2023.space > Subject: [Collab] Lignans & health; lignans in millets (Re: Collab > Digest, Vol 27, Issue 23) > Message-ID: > <CA+RHibW-X4qiNTLcO_HE5VUMDCo7ZKuvSJASntxaOviyXmm= > Dw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Thank you Robin. This is the first I recall hearing about lignans. > > A quick search online gave me three impressions: (1) lignans are not the > same as lignins; (2) defining lignans quickly gets into organic chemistry; > and (3) lignans in the human diet (they come from plants) are often > referred to in positive terms, > > In fact, I had a hard time finding negative takes on lignans, and those > related to very high consumption of flax (one of the foods particularly > high in these compounds; all grain, including millets and sorghum, have > lignans, but at more moderate levels). Can you give us more info, Robin? > > Here's a definition of lignans that I found helpful (many, including the > one in WIkipedia,/1 are more technical): > "The lignans are bioactive, non-nutrient, non-caloric phenolic plant > compounds that are found in highest concentration in flax and sesame seeds > and in lower concentrations in grains, other seeds, fruits and vegetables. > The enterolignans (sometimes referred to as mammalian lignans) are > metabolites of food lignans produced by human intestinal bacteria. They > have been identified in human urine and plasma. Their weak estrogenic and > other biochemical properties suggest potential for nutritional significance > in the prevention of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases."/2 > > Regarding millets a different article states: > "Millets are rich in lignans, upon digestion they can be converted into > animal lignans by gut microbiota, and those animal lignans have been shown > to protect against certain chronic diseases, like cancer and heart > disease."/3 > > Sorghum apparently does contain lignans./4 > > In general, "Lignan-rich foods are part of a healthy diet"/5 Various > research articles explore specific positive effects of lignans, including > for cardiovascular health,/2 stress perception,/6 and possibly > pot-menopausal symptoms./7 I see some suggestions of anti-cancer effects./3 > /7 Lignans have an important role in gut microbiota, apparently with > implications for health in various ways./8 > > The above is neither comprehensive, nor necessarily representative with > regard to the thinking about lignans, but as a non-specialist in this > field, this is what I came up with. It's important to note that lignans are > a class of compounds, and not one single thing, so perhaps there are > differences in the effects of various lignins? Interested to learn more. > > Don > > DO, EL, MI, US > NAMA > > Notes: > 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignan > 2. Peterson, Julia et al. ?Dietary lignans: physiology and potential for > cardiovascular disease risk reduction.? Nutrition reviews vol. 68,10 > (2010): 571-603. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00319.x > 3. Babele, Piyoosh K et al. ?Mainstreaming orphan millets for advancing > climate smart agriculture to secure nutrition and health.? Frontiers in > plant science vol. 13 902536. 12 Aug. 2022, > https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.902536 > 4. https://www.glnc.org.au/resource/sorghum/ > 5. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/lignans > 6. Micek, Agnieszka et al. ?Negative Association of Lignan and Phytosterol > Intake with Stress Perception during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Polish Study > on Young Adults.? *Nutrients* vol. 16,3 445. 2 Feb. 2024, > https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030445 > 7. Jang, Won Young et al. ?Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Menopausal, > and Anti-Cancer Effects of Lignans and Their Metabolites.? *International > journal of molecular sciences* vol. 23,24 15482. 7 Dec. 2022, > https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232415482 > 8. Senizza, Alice et al. ?Lignans and Gut Microbiota: An Interplay > Revealing Potential Health Implications.? Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) > vol. 25,23 5709. 3 Dec. 2020, https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25235709 > > > > > On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 4:30?PM Robin Asbell via Collab < > collab(a)lists.millets2023.space> wrote: > > > 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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Lignans & health; lignans in millets (Re: Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 23)
by Don Osborn 01 May '24

01 May '24

Thank you Robin. This is the first I recall hearing about lignans. A quick search online gave me three impressions: (1) lignans are not the same as lignins; (2) defining lignans quickly gets into organic chemistry; and (3) lignans in the human diet (they come from plants) are often referred to in positive terms, In fact, I had a hard time finding negative takes on lignans, and those related to very high consumption of flax (one of the foods particularly high in these compounds; all grain, including millets and sorghum, have lignans, but at more moderate levels). Can you give us more info, Robin? Here's a definition of lignans that I found helpful (many, including the one in WIkipedia,/1 are more technical): "The lignans are bioactive, non-nutrient, non-caloric phenolic plant compounds that are found in highest concentration in flax and sesame seeds and in lower concentrations in grains, other seeds, fruits and vegetables. The enterolignans (sometimes referred to as mammalian lignans) are metabolites of food lignans produced by human intestinal bacteria. They have been identified in human urine and plasma. Their weak estrogenic and other biochemical properties suggest potential for nutritional significance in the prevention of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases."/2 Regarding millets a different article states: "Millets are rich in lignans, upon digestion they can be converted into animal lignans by gut microbiota, and those animal lignans have been shown to protect against certain chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease."/3 Sorghum apparently does contain lignans./4 In general, "Lignan-rich foods are part of a healthy diet"/5 Various research articles explore specific positive effects of lignans, including for cardiovascular health,/2 stress perception,/6 and possibly pot-menopausal symptoms./7 I see some suggestions of anti-cancer effects./3 /7 Lignans have an important role in gut microbiota, apparently with implications for health in various ways./8 The above is neither comprehensive, nor necessarily representative with regard to the thinking about lignans, but as a non-specialist in this field, this is what I came up with. It's important to note that lignans are a class of compounds, and not one single thing, so perhaps there are differences in the effects of various lignins? Interested to learn more. Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA Notes: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignan 2. Peterson, Julia et al. “Dietary lignans: physiology and potential for cardiovascular disease risk reduction.” Nutrition reviews vol. 68,10 (2010): 571-603. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00319.x 3. Babele, Piyoosh K et al. “Mainstreaming orphan millets for advancing climate smart agriculture to secure nutrition and health.” Frontiers in plant science vol. 13 902536. 12 Aug. 2022, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.902536 4. https://www.glnc.org.au/resource/sorghum/ 5. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/lignans 6. Micek, Agnieszka et al. “Negative Association of Lignan and Phytosterol Intake with Stress Perception during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Polish Study on Young Adults.” *Nutrients* vol. 16,3 445. 2 Feb. 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030445 7. Jang, Won Young et al. “Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Menopausal, and Anti-Cancer Effects of Lignans and Their Metabolites.” *International journal of molecular sciences* vol. 23,24 15482. 7 Dec. 2022, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232415482 8. Senizza, Alice et al. “Lignans and Gut Microbiota: An Interplay Revealing Potential Health Implications.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 25,23 5709. 3 Dec. 2020, https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25235709 On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM Robin Asbell via Collab < collab(a)lists.millets2023.space> wrote: > 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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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! [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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