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Wheat
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alternative Field Crops Manual: Spelt 
 Crop profile for spelt, which is "a sub-species of common wheat ... [that] has been grown in Europe for about 300 years. Spelt was introduced to the United States in the 1890s." Discusses uses, growth habits and requirements, pest and disease control, and other agricultural topics. From the University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota extension programs. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/spelt.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Jul 22, 2005 America the Bountiful: Classic American Food from Antiquity to the Space Age
This exhibit chronicles the use of classic "food groups including: beef, chicken, turkey, pork, potatoes, corn, greens, wheat, beans, and apples" that have played a role in American culture. Features photographs, advertisements, images of publications, and other ephemera. Also contains facts about the origins of various American foods and the relationship of corresponding events in American history. From the University of California, Davis. http://digital.lib.ucdavis.edu/projects/food/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Food & Cooking Last updated Nov 22, 2008 Bryanna's Mock Duck Recipes
This article provides instructions for making a number of recipes with seitan (braised wheat gluten), including stir-fried vegetarian "duck," a "chicken" dish with mock oyster sauce, Hunan-style dishes, and more. From the author of several vegetarian cookbooks. http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Communities & Groups, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Nov 11, 2004 Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF)
"CDF provides support, information and assistance to people affected by Celiac Disease/Dermatitis Herpetiformis (CD/DH)." Celiac disease is a digestive disease "that results in damage to the small intestine" if sufferers eat products with gluten, such as wheat and rye. The site features brief information about disease symptoms and treatment, information about studies, and a list of CDF support groups (mostly in California). Some material available in Spanish. http://www.celiac.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 7, 2005 Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland
Devoted to midwestern prairie farmhouses of the 1800s and early 1900s. Contains information on early settlers and homes, farming, balloon frame houses, the L house, the wheat boom and bust; excerpts from writings of the time (including authors Willa Cather, Bill Holm, and Orval Lund); a virtual farmhouse; and essays "What is Sustainable Agriculture?" and "A Sustainable Future?" Online companion to documentary film of same title by Minnesota's Twin Cities Public Television. From PBS Online . http://www.pbs.org/ktca/farmhouses/ Topics: Agriculture, Architecture, Architecture by Place, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Apr 2, 2002 Economic Research Service Briefing Room: Wheat
Statistics, research, and other materials on the U.S. wheat industry. Covers production, supply, use, and trade. Also include reports on the wheat industry in other countries such as China and Japan. From the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Wheat/ Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Nov 9, 2004 Farm Subsidy Database
This database tracks subsidy payments to farmers in the United States. Track analysis of subsidies for major commodity crops such as corn, wheat, cotton, rice and soybean, as well as conservation payments and disaster assistance. Search by county, city, state, zip code, congressional district, and recipient's personal and business names. Browse by many access points, including top recipients, "unlikely recipients," and farm subsidies in major U.S. cities. From the Environmental Working Group. http://farm.ewg.org/farm/ Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Genetic Science Learning Center
This site, developed for both teachers and students, helps "people understand how genetics affects their lives and society." It has clear explanations of DNA, RNA, chromosomes, and cells, and discusses genetic disorders, stem cells, and genetic testing of newborns. Includes simple experiments demonstrating how to extract DNA from anything living. Also find teacher resources. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Science Last updated Nov 11, 2006 King Arthur Flour Company: Recipes
A collection of recipes featuring the use of wheat flour. Provides recipes for breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, biscuits, and more. Searchable and browsable. From the King Arthur Flour Company. http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes2008/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Mar 19, 2009 MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease
A compilation of links to information about celiac disease, "a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley." Topics include diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, nutrition, disease management, research, and organizations. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/celiacdisease.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 7, 2005 Morning Comfort
"From Irish oatmeal to Chinese congee to Mexican champurrado, every cuisine offers steaming bowls of cereal to stave off winter's chill." This article provides a list of international porridges made from rice, corn, oats, wheat, and more. Includes recipes for turkey jook, cream of wheat, a Thai congee, champurrado (chocolate atole), and a Filipino rice porridge. From the Web site for the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/01/05/FDGCPAJ6AM1.DTL Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Jan 18, 2005 Seitan: The Vegetarian Wheat Meat
Describes the use of seitan, or flavored wheat gluten, as a meat substitute. Includes recipes for homemade gluten, seitan stew, barbecued seitan, mock barbecued pork, and other dishes. From the Vegetarian Resource Group. http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Communities & Groups, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Nov 9, 2004 Talk Allergy
An information and support site for allergy sufferers and their families. Features articles by doctors and other specialists, stories and tips from individuals, and a general introduction to allergy care on topics such as asthma, eczema, latex, penicillin, and wheat. Searchable. From an allergy sufferer in the United Kingdom. http://www.talkallergy.com Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Washington Grain Alliance (WGA)
Washington state data about wheat and barley production, including crop quality reports, markets, weather, and futures. "The Washington Grain Alliance represents the Washington Barley Commission (WBC), Washington Wheat Commission (WWC) and the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) to create a unified industry voice." http://www.washingtongrainalliance.com/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Dec 2, 2007 Wheat Allergy Diet
This chart lists foods that are acceptable and not acceptable for consumption by people with allergies to wheat. Covers beverages, breads, cereals, desserts, and wheat-containing products from other food groups. Also includes wheat substitute measurements and a list of wheat terms to look for when reading food labels. From the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/allergy/wheat.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Mar 29, 2005 Wheat Farms, Flour Mills, and Railroads: A Web of Interdependence
This lesson plan focuses on "the interdependence of wheat production, flour processing, and transportation." Based on the National Register of Historic Places registration files for sites located in Minnesota and North Dakota, it includes readings, maps, images, and activities. From the U.S. National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/106wheat/106wheat.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, History, Lesson Plans, Transportation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Wheat Foods Council
This group "is a national nonprofit organization formed to help increase awareness of dietary grains as an essential component to a healthy diet." The site features a FAQ about "grain foods and nutrition," comparison of diet programs, fact sheets on ingredients and products (such as bagels, bread machines, and pasta), recipes, links to related sites, and more. Searchable. http://www.wheatfoods.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds Last updated Jun 8, 2006 Wheat People: Celebrating Kansas Harvest
This exhibit provides an overview and history of the wheat industry in Kansas, with a focus on the lives of wheat farmers. Features harvest stories, photos, a wheat game, and a map of the top wheat-producing counties in Kansas. From the Kansas State Historical Society. http://www.kshs.org/exhibits/wheat/wheat.htm Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Nov 9, 2004 |
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