Wheat Videos

Growing your own wheatgrass is easy and fun – even if you don't have a green thumb! Author: jnassan

Game highlights from Brandon vs Medicine Hat, November 7/2009

the drive to cootamundra - snapshots of the drive from the n95 along the way 31/10/2009

Even though harvest weather has improved dramatically over the past week, the string of delays prior to this week has been unprecedented. That’s generated questions about shortages for grain end users. “The real answer to that is that we’ve managed to creep along and harvest some crop as we’ve moved along particularly with regard to soybeans and corn,” says Jerry Norton, a grains analyst with USDA, in an interview provided by the agency. AUDIO: Jerry Norton (1 min. MP3) So far, there have been no significant shortages, according to Norton. “With corn, we came into the year with some fairly good carry-in, so that’s helped ease the problem in the pipelines,” says Norton. “You have seen, though, that there’s some tightness in the pipelines, because we’ve had fairly strong cash prices relative to futures; a good basis for producers out there.” Norton says there have been effects seen from higher market prices. “We’ve seen some weakness in our export demand, particularly for corn and wheat,” he says, “which has slowed the need to move as much grain as we might sometimes move to the market.” The better harvest weather, predicted to extend into the next several days, should pump more grain into the pipeline, although lingering maturity issues persist in some areas. “Soybeans just a week or two ago were having trouble reaching maturity in some of these areas and hopefully this warmer, at least dryer weather will help to add to the maturity advances,” says Norton. “With the weather looking better this week, it’s a good sign.”

This is the easiest meal to prepare when you want something fast without spending a lot of money!

The Fall brings out cooler weather, changing leaves, and of course, pumpkin beers. This week, its Pumpkinhead from the Shipyard Brewing Company in Maine. A wheat ale that has a hint of cinnamon and spice, Pumpkinhead is a bit sweeter then most of the other pumpkin beers we've reviewed, but like we say, try them all and find the one you like. They're great for the season! Distributed by Tubemogul.

Sam Adams launched their Imperial line of beers this year. The Imperial White is a Whitbier (wheat beer), but this one boasts a 10.3% ABV, which is enormous for a wheat. Brewed with ale yeasts, the beer can be brewed at higher temperatures. While maintaining some of the hints of a traditional wheat - smooth, banana like flavors and hints of citrus, this one reminds us of a Belgian double or triple with its amber color and noticeable caramel notes and high-level heat. The resulting mixed-style of this beer is actually fantastic, and we are fans. Go find and try this beer!

As the summer starts to wind down, we wanted to share an American Craft beer for a warm sunny day, Oberon. Oberon is an American wheat ale brewed with Saaz hops. It's spicy and fruity, but extremely well balanced. If you've not had beer from Bell's Brewery, we suggest you give them a try. This is our 5th Bell's beer that we've reviewed, and they've all been fantastic! Distributed by Tubemogul.

Fresh off of Jessica's back-to-school informal gathering boat at Red House, we are having a drink to celebrate The Popular Podcast (and new staff crushes)! We will be starting our first garden soon, thanks to some consulting from the incomparable Laura Mckissack. I wonder if Jessica will let me grow herb(s). Also, we made our second time around boutique to Jorge's last night after the owner reached out to Jessica on Yelp. The experience was...

Brian Wheat of the Sacramento rock band Tesla shows us his Victorian house. Audio slideshow by Andy Alfaro / Sacramento Bee