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David Mueller kneels down in one of his Kernza fields Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his farm in Halstead, Kan.

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Video. Perennial grains offer farmers a lifeline in the face of drought

Updated: 08/09/2026 - 8:52 GMT+2

A grain being developed in the US could offer farmers a way to improve soil health while making crops more resilient to drought and heavy rainfall.

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