Farmers turn to perennial grains as one solution to extreme weather
PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2026, 8:10 AM ET
Media outlets and agricultural research organizations have compiled extensive coverage regarding the ongoing transition toward perennial grains among American producers. Growers facing increasing climate unpredictability are experimenting with deep-root crops like Kernza to improve drought tolerance and mitigate soil erosion from heavy precipitation. While environmental evaluations emphasize the long-term advantages of carbon sequestration and reduced chemical fertilizer dependency, financial analyses point to significant short-term economic obstacles. Lower harvest yields compared to conventional annual wheat, combined with limited consumer brand awareness and a lack of established federal crop insurance programs, continue to present hurdles for commercial expansion. Independent reporting across national, regional, and specialist publications highlights ongoing efforts by agronomic institutions and cooperative supply networks to address these structural and genetic challenges.
By James Porter | JQJO News
- Articles Published:
- 32
- Right Leaning:
- 4
- Left Leaning:
- 4
- Neutral:
- 24
- Distribution:
- Left 13%, Center 75%, Right 13%
Left: Emphasizes climate change mitigation, soil preservation, and ecological sustainability. Center: Focuses objectively on agronomic benefits, yield trade-offs, and economic realities. Right: Highlights market risks, subsidy limitations, and producer financial exposure.
Associated Press report published on September 4 regarding perennial grain adoption. https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-grain-wheat-perennial-kernza-8c4cef1aa6c8c682ba7144bc4e4c49bf
Coverage of Story:
From Left
The slow climb of Kernza and perennial agriculture
Civil Eats National Public Radio Inside Climate News Civil ClimateFrom Center
Why more farmers are planting perennial grains
Associated Press Reuters Successful Farming Bloomberg Wall Street Journal Washington Post AgriMarketing Commodity News Service The Western Producer agWeek AgriView Farm Progress Corn and Soybean Digest Delta Farm Press Southeast Farm Press California Farmer The Land AgWeb Ag Innovation News Rural Life Magazine Global Agriculture Review The Furrow & Spade AgriTech Tomorrow World GrainFrom Right
Assessing the economic viability of alternative grain crops
Farm Journal Washington Times Free Market Shooter The Daily Caller
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