Barley Production Resources
From managing FHB and understanding chit, to battling herbicide-resistant weeds and optimizing your natural air drying (NAD) systems, SaskBarley provides resources to make it easier for you to grow quality barley year-after-year.
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Managing Fusarium in Barley: Insights from Dr. Kelly Turkington
Discover expert advice for monitoring and managing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) – one of the most challenging diseases for barley growers in Saskatchewan.
Malt Barley Seeding and Production Recommendations
Four malt barley agronomy and marketing experts provide malt barley seeding and production recommendations and discuss the agronomic and economic benefits of growing barley.
2024 Enhanced Barley Variety Trial Results – Yorkton, SK
Watch Mike Hall, East Central Research Foundation summarize the 2024 Enhanced Barley Variety Trials in Yorkton, SK, covering nitrogen, PGR, and fungicide efficacy results. See how these findings impact your barley production.
Risk maps are just one tool to help manage Fusarium Head Blight
This July 2024 update reveals varying risk levels of fusarium head blight (FHB) between crop types, with spring wheat showing higher risk compared to durum and barley.
Get More from Your Barley: Join the Harvest Sample Program
Looking to get more out of your barley crop this year? The Canadian Grain Commission’s Harvest Sample Program offers barley producers free, valuable data that can help when marketing and delivering your grain.
Are Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) Worth It for Your Barley Crop?
Chris Holzapfel, Research Manager at IHARF presents recent agronomic research studying the effect on lodging when applying different rates and mixes of plant growth regulators (PGRs) to barley.
Reminder: Keep Treated Seed Out of Your Grain Deliveries
Treated seed contamination in grain deliveries can lead to financial penalties & harm Canada’s reputation. Learn how to keep your grain clean & meet quality standards.
FAQs on Grain Storage & Drying from PAMI
The following is a summary of frequently asked questions about grain drying and storage by PAMI. They also provide guidance on where to look for reference material on the topic.
Insecticide Options for 2025
Explore this quick reference guide to insecticide options for 2025 tailored to Saskatchewan farmers. Get threshold guidelines, crop-specific recommendations, and IPM strategies to protect your yield.
The Trouble with Thrips: How to Identify and Manage This Cereal Pest
Dr. James Tansey of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture outlines all you need to know about scouting and calculating the economic damage caused by thrips in barley.
Lambda Cyhalothrin (Matador®, Silencer®, etc.) Update
In 2023, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) ruled that lambda cyhalothrin (trade names include Matador®, Silencer®, etc.) uses must be restricted. PMRA is the division of Health Canada responsible for reviewing safety data for pesticides.
Insecticide Options and Pest Management Strategies for 2024
Welcome to our comprehensive quick reference guide for insecticide options and pest management strategies. In this document, we provide a concise overview of key insecticide options, and threshold guidelines to optimize crop protection and enhance yields. Read more…
Mortal Danger: Understanding Seedling Mortality
Improve your barley yields by understanding seedling mortality. Learn how to measure emergence, calculate seeding rates, and reduce plant loss with practical tips tailored to your farm
Seeding Rates for Malt Barley
Target seeding rates for malt barley to reach 22–25 plants per square foot to ensure a dense, uniform stand that supports plump kernels and consistent maturity — two key traits for meeting malt specs.
Growing Malting Barley? Set Yourself Up for Success
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) provides tips and insights for malt barley producers to ensure yield and quality.
Delayed Seeding? How to Manage for Better Yields in a Short Growing Season
Delayed seeding of barley on the Prairies? Learn agronomic strategies to preserve yield, manage risk, and make smart crop decisions in a shortened season.
Spraying in a Drought: Adapting to Dry Spraying Conditions for Better Weed Control
Struggling with drought and dry spraying conditions? Learn how to adapt your herbicide strategy, improve efficacy, and avoid costly mistakes when spraying in heat, wind, and low-moisture environments.
Malt Barley Seeding and Production Recommendations
Four malt barley agronomy and marketing experts provide malt barley seeding and production recommendations and discuss the agronomic and economic benefits of growing barley.
Feed Barley: Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Staging for Weed Control
Do not apply pre-harvest glyphosate to your cereal crops when the grain moisture is above 30%. This could leave unacceptable residue levels and impact the marketability of your grain. Use the thumbnail test to determine whether your grain is at the appropriate stage of maturity.
Special Edition: On-Farm Management of Herbicide Resistant Weeds – Josh Lade and Haley Tetreault
This special episode of the BarleyBin podcast was produced in collaboration with Sask Wheat and the Wheat Profit podcast. It focuses on the growing threat of herbicide resistance weeds to the prairies. Herbicide resistant wild oats being the most concerning…
Barley Production Resources
From managing FHB and understanding chit, to battling herbicide-resistant weeds and optimizing your natural air drying (NAD) systems, SaskBarley provides resources to make it easier for you to grow quality barley year-after-year.
Search the categories below:
Managing Fusarium in Barley: Insights from Dr. Kelly Turkington
Discover expert advice for monitoring and managing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) – one of the most challenging diseases for barley growers in Saskatchewan.
Malt Barley Seeding and Production Recommendations
Four malt barley agronomy and marketing experts provide malt barley seeding and production recommendations and discuss the agronomic and economic benefits of growing barley.
2024 Enhanced Barley Variety Trial Results – Yorkton, SK
Watch Mike Hall, East Central Research Foundation summarize the 2024 Enhanced Barley Variety Trials in Yorkton, SK, covering nitrogen, PGR, and fungicide efficacy results. See how these findings impact your barley production.
Get More from Your Barley: Join the Harvest Sample Program
Looking to get more out of your barley crop this year? The Canadian Grain Commission’s Harvest Sample Program offers barley producers free, valuable data that can help when marketing and delivering your grain.
Are Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) Worth It for Your Barley Crop?
Chris Holzapfel, Research Manager at IHARF presents recent agronomic research studying the effect on lodging when applying different rates and mixes of plant growth regulators (PGRs) to barley.
Reminder: Keep Treated Seed Out of Your Grain Deliveries
Treated seed contamination in grain deliveries can lead to financial penalties & harm Canada’s reputation. Learn how to keep your grain clean & meet quality standards.
Insecticide Options for 2025
Explore this quick reference guide to insecticide options for 2025 tailored to Saskatchewan farmers. Get threshold guidelines, crop-specific recommendations, and IPM strategies to protect your yield.
The Trouble with Thrips: How to Identify and Manage This Cereal Pest
Dr. James Tansey of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture outlines all you need to know about scouting and calculating the economic damage caused by thrips in barley.
Lambda Cyhalothrin (Matador®, Silencer®, etc.) Update
In 2023, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) ruled that lambda cyhalothrin (trade names include Matador®, Silencer®, etc.) uses must be restricted. PMRA is the division of Health Canada responsible for reviewing safety data for pesticides.
Mortal Danger: Understanding Seedling Mortality
Improve your barley yields by understanding seedling mortality. Learn how to measure emergence, calculate seeding rates, and reduce plant loss with practical tips tailored to your farm
Seeding Rates for Malt Barley
Target seeding rates for malt barley to reach 22–25 plants per square foot to ensure a dense, uniform stand that supports plump kernels and consistent maturity — two key traits for meeting malt specs.
Growing Malting Barley? Set Yourself Up for Success
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) provides tips and insights for malt barley producers to ensure yield and quality.
Spraying in a Drought: Adapting to Dry Spraying Conditions for Better Weed Control
Struggling with drought and dry spraying conditions? Learn how to adapt your herbicide strategy, improve efficacy, and avoid costly mistakes when spraying in heat, wind, and low-moisture environments.
Malt Barley Seeding and Production Recommendations
Four malt barley agronomy and marketing experts provide malt barley seeding and production recommendations and discuss the agronomic and economic benefits of growing barley.
Feed Barley: Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Staging for Weed Control
Do not apply pre-harvest glyphosate to your cereal crops when the grain moisture is above 30%. This could leave unacceptable residue levels and impact the marketability of your grain. Use the thumbnail test to determine whether your grain is at the appropriate stage of maturity.
