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@lists.millets2023.space> On Behalf Of collab-request@lists.millets2023.space Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 1:34 AM To: collab@lists.millets2023.space Subject: Collab Digest, Vol 27, Issue 7 Send Collab mailing list submissions to collab@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@lists.millets2023.space You can reach the person managing the list at collab-owner@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@unl.edu> To: Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org>, "collab@lists.millets2023.space" <collab@lists.millets2023.space> Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010@icloud.com> Subject: Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed Message-ID: <CY4PR08MB33502A2977B37BD9C274B87A9A0A2@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@lists.millets2023.space> on behalf of Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2024 5:49:20 PM To: collab@lists.millets2023.space <collab@lists.millets2023.space> Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010@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@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.pn...] 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-Snackt...] On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab <collab@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@icloud.com<mailto:wcfarms2010@icloud.com> Sent from my iPhone -- Collab mailing list Collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:Collab@lists.millets2023.space> https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab -- Collab mailing list Collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:Collab@lists.millets2023.space> https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab