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The past year saw significant variability in conditions for Saskatchewan barley producers. Some regions produced their best barley crop ever and others struggled with the massive drought conditions repeated from 2021. For barley producers, one thing that was consistent was the commitment of SaskBarley to research and market development work on behalf of Saskatchewan producers. […]

By: Check Penner, LeftField Commodity Research Even though the 2022 barley crop was much larger than the drought-reduced harvest of 2021, feed barley prices in western Canada have staged an impressive rally from the August lows. Prices in the prairies have bounced back strongly to the tune of $90-100 per tonne and are within spitting […]

Our brand is top-quality malting and malted barley. Canada’s international reputation as a leader in agriculture and agri-food production is reflected in our world-class malting barley varieties, safe and efficient production methods, and robust quality assurance systems. Producers growing malting barley should ensure varietal purity by regularly using certified seed and avoid contamination through good […]

In the past couple of decades, we have heard the term “sustainability” used a lot in relation to agriculture. But more recently, another term is slowly creeping into our conversations around on-farm practices – and one that has the potential to become more and more relevant within the barley industry. Read this edition’s cover story […]

The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has published the list of recommended malting barley varieties for the 2023-24 marketing year. Released annually, this list indicates to producers the varieties in demand in the marketplace and those with the greatest potential for contracting, selection and movement. View the full list here.

Wishing you a holiday season full of family, food, laughter and prosperity. To get you in the holiday spirit, here are a few ag-related Christmas articles and videos: Dr. Dave Franzen, NDSU Extension Soil Specialist: A winter urea story-with apologies to Charles Dickens ESN: Agriculture plays a key role in your favourite holiday traditions RealAgriculture: […]

January 10, 2023, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon SaskBarley’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for us to reflect on the past year and build upon its success as we look forward to 2023. The AGM will be held in conjunction with other provincial crop commissions. We encourage you attend live and in-person, but it will […]

SaskCanola is hosting Top Notch Farming meetings during winter 2023 in partnership with Saskatchewan Agriculture, SaskBarley and other organizations. There is no fee to attend, and lunch will be provided. Agendas, pre-registration and other details are available on our website.