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rangerrebew:
An odd trend in wheat country: not much wheat
[Associated Press]
David Pitt, Associated Press
Associated PressAugust 28, 2017
 
 

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- An odd thing has happened in wheat country — a lot of farmers aren't planting wheat.

Thanks to a global grain glut that has caused prices and profits to plunge, this year farmers planted the fewest acres of wheat since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began keeping records nearly a century ago.

Instead of planting the crop that gave the wheat belt its identity, many farmers are opting this year for crops that might be less iconic but are suddenly in demand, such as chickpeas and lentils, used in hummus and healthy snacks.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/odd-trend-wheat-country-not-052717423.html

jmyrlefuller:
Isn't it funny how an economy works?

When there's too many wheat farmers, and not enough crops of in-demand products, farmers can just shift their resources and let things balance out.

Wingnut:
With no wheat we are Gluten Free!   How about that!

the_doc:

--- Quote from: Wingnut on August 29, 2017, 11:31:54 pm ---With no wheat we are Gluten Free!   How about that!

--- End quote ---

Gluten free?  Maybe just barley.

Wingnut:

--- Quote from: the_doc on August 29, 2017, 11:41:33 pm ---Gluten free?  Maybe just barley.

--- End quote ---

Corney?

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