United States of America
Of wheat, weight, gluten and food intolerances
Nutrition, health and food security
A popular dietary trend involves the elimination of wheat- and gluten-containing foods inspired in part by the book “Wheat Belly” written by cardiologist William Davis.
Wheat area expansion faces a headwind requiring increased spending on R&D to raise yields
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Over the last 50 years big increases in agricultural production have come through improved yields. Since 1990, wheat is the only major crop to experience an overall decline in area.
Overview of CGIAR Development Dialogues
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The inaugural CGIAR Development Dialogues will focus attention on the vital role of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, landscapes and food systems in achieving sustainable development. The one-day event will be held at the Faculty House of Columbia University in New York City on 25 September. A by-invitation-only audience of some 300 will attend. Thousands more will be included online through live webcasting and social media channels.
University of Wisconsin students experience Mexico’s maize and culture
Capacity development
On 9 August CIMMYT-El Batán welcomed a group of 22 students and three teachers from the University of Wisconsin for a week-long stay. The students are enrolled in the university’s course for a Global Health Certificate, which introduces students to a preventive, population-level, interdisciplinary approach to health promotion.
Study shows climate change could negatively Impact maize and wheat yields by 2030
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The Borlaug Summit on Wheat for Food Security: speaker spotlight
Nutrition, health and food security
“You go to the field.” U.S. Borlaug Fellows in Global Food Security
Nutrition, health and food security
Maize lethal necrosis: Scientists and key stakeholders discuss strategies as the battle continues
Climate adaptation and mitigation
