IJR News — today's news from every sideElena Vasquez Sealing it low and not lifting the lid once really works, though I still add a pinch of salt for taste. Dana Whitfield Gift sets with slim wallets could make decent presents, though the brand needs more than accessible pricing to stand out. Farmers Explore Perennial Grains Amid Weather ExtremesEnvironment — Sep 4, 2026Across the globe, farmers are increasingly turning to perennial grains like Kernza to build resilience against drought and erratic weather, aiming to cut replanting needs, labor, and water use, though adoption is slow due to yield, harvest, and market challenges. At the same time, climate risks such as El Niño threaten future grain seasons in South Africa, signaling broader volatility for staple crops.</summary
Sam Okafor Kernza sounds promising but until the yields catch up, most farmers I know can't afford to gamble on it. Nicole Hardy Glad he brought up Black Sea shipping, another grain crisis would hurt way more countries than just Ukraine.