Cereals & Grains Association

09/25/2026

Will the next breakthrough in wheat breeding happen underground? Researchers are exploring how wheat roots interact with soil microbes to improve drought resilience and nutrient use.
Read more:

By: Kimie Kongsøre. Beneath every wheat field is a busy world of tiny organisms. Now, AU FOOD Associate Professor Ivan Paponov and his international research team want to find out whether wheat can send them biological signals – and whether those signals could help crops use nutrients more effici...

09/25/2026

Replacing a portion of polished rice with intermediate wheatgrass could diversify raw materials for sake. Takehiro Murai, Curtis Payne, and George Amponsah Annor quantified how adjunct form and level influence starch and protein supply, free amino acids, sugars, pH, alcohol, organic acids, and volatiles in sake, using two commercial products as benchmarks. Read the open access article in Cereal Chemistry to learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cche.70087

09/24/2026

The full program is now live for the 2026 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference! Explore technical sessions on method development, processing and product performance, grain quality and functionality, and the transparency expectations shaping today’s food system.

Explore the full schedule and plan your time in Bloomington, MN, around what matters most to your lab, production environment, research, or quality program.

Join us November 11–12. Advance registration has been extended—view the full program and register by September 30 to save: https://www.cerealsgrains.org/meetings/2026Conference/Program/Pages/default.aspx

09/23/2026

"Stay curious, ask questions, and never stop learning."

That's the advice from Sal Iaquez to cereal grain scientists just starting their careers in our newest inGRAINed Member Spotlight. Sal reflects on 40 years in the industry, the importance of mentorship, and the value of building relationships through active involvement in the scientific community.

Read Sal's story here: https://www.cerealsgrains.org/about/inGRAINed/Pages/Spotlight-Iaquez.aspx

09/23/2026

AI can help professionals explore questions, examine evidence, and communicate findings. However, successful adoption takes more than access to the tools. Join Robert Bergia (Berkwood Research) on October 22 for our live webinar, "AI in Practice: What Scientists & Technical Professionals Need Beyond the Tools." Learn how to guide AI-assisted work with context, scrutiny, and expert judgment.

Register now for FREE: https://www.cerealsgrains.org/meetings/webinars/Pages/Ai-in-Practice.aspx

09/22/2026

Stay at the forefront of cereal grain science with the resources, research, and connections that help you stay informed and advance your work.

As a Cereals & Grains Association member, you'll gain access to:
• Savings on publications and LPRP
• Discounts on 𝘈𝘈𝘊𝘊 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴 and technical resources
• Opportunities to publish and present your work
• Science-based insights that help shape industry standards and regulations

Explore member resources and join today: https://www.cerealsgrains.org/membership/Pages/default.aspx

09/22/2026

The recent trend towards healthy food choices and sustainable agriculture has revived interest in underutilized wheat species such as emmer, einkorn, and spelt. Given these developments, Sathsara Deyalage et al. compared the differences in chemical composition and digestibility characteristics among commercially available flour samples representing ancient wheat species. Read the open access article in Cereal Chemistry to learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cche.70086

09/21/2026

At the 2026 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference, you'll connect with cereal and grain professionals across the value chain during coffee breaks, poster viewing, the Professional Development Luncheon, and the Milling & Baking Division Reception.

Bring your toughest technical questions to Bloomington in November and leave with new perspectives, potential collaborators, and people you can call on long after the conference ends.

Good news—advance registration is now open through September 30. Register with advance rates today: https://bit.ly/4wseATM

09/18/2026

Could perennial grains be part of the climate resilience toolkit? Farmers and researchers are exploring their potential, despite challenges with yields, harvesting, and market demand. Read More:

A handful of U.S. farmers are looking at a new solution to extreme weather. Perennial grains may better withstand extreme drought like the one earlier this year that devastated some wheat farmers in Kansas.

09/18/2026

: There is more time to secure your best rate for the 2026 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference! Advance registration is now open through September 30.

Use the extra time to finalize your plans and join cereal and grain professionals November 11–12 in Bloomington, MN, for technical sessions, research posters, and the conversations that move your work forward.

Get your best rate: https://bit.ly/4wseATM