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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Assessing Risk of Fusarium Head Blight in Barley
Assessing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk in barley requires proactive management before symptoms appear. Learn how to use the new Prairie-wide FHB Risk Maps, launched in May 2024, to complement crop checks and guide decision-making.
Navigating the New FHB Risk Mapping Tool
New FHB risk mapping tool for farmers! Introducing the prairie-wide Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk maps, a game-changer in disease management. Learn how to navigate this FHB monitoring tool and how these maps can revolutionize your crop protection plan. Read more…
Chit happens: Understanding pre-harvest sprouting challenges and future solutions
Untimely rains in the fall of 2023 saw many Saskatchewan growers struggle with pre-harvest sprouting (chit) in their barley crop. Read more…
Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network Introduces Enhanced Quick Disease Reporter Tool for the Prairie Region
To help facilitate awareness of developing plant disease issues on a regional- and prairie-wide basis, the Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network (PCDMN) and the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Geomatics Group have collaborated on the development and deployment of the Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network Quick Disease Reporter Tool (PCDMN QDRT).
Swathing vs. Straight Combining Barley
Discover the pros and cons of swathing vs. straight combining barley to produce marketable malting barley. Learn why desiccants like pre-harvest glyphosates are not allowed and how timing, quality management, and equipment availability play a role in your harvest decision.
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…
What Stubble Means to Moisture Retention According to Dr. Phillip Harder, SWAT Maps
Dr. Phillip Harder of SWAT Maps answers this question at our BarleyBin Live event in Shaunavon, SK: How much difference does an inch or two of stubble make?
Insecticide Options In 2023 For Barley Producers
Heading into the 2023 growing season, we encourage barley producers to be aware of their insecticide options for controlling key pest species like grasshoppers.
Why CDC Austenson Won 2025 Seed of the Year from SeedWorld
CDC Austenson, two-row feed barley was named Seed of the Year for 2025 by SeedWorld. Retired barley breeder, Dr. Brian Rossnagel, formerly of the Crop Development Centre (CDC) in Saskatoon, SK examines why this feed variety has been so popular among Western Canadian farmers.
Unlocking Barley’s Potential: New Varieties and Advances in Plant Breeding
Discover new malt and feed barley varieties for 2025 and learn about the latest advancements in barley breeding technology from Dr. Aaron Beattie of the Crop Development Centre.
The Paradox of Choice: Trends in Barley Varieties for 2025
Mitchell Japp explores the trends in barley variety selection ahead of the 2025/26 growing year. Discover uptake and decline of the top 6 varieties in both the malt and feed barley categories.
Research Results: Can Winter Barley be Grown in Central Saskatchewan?
Discover the results of a winter barley trial in Central Saskatchewan, exploring emergence, agronomic treatments, and the challenges of overwintering compared to winter wheat.
Top Considerations of Early Season Weed Control in Cereals
Early season weed control can be key to optimizing yield and giving your crop a good head start. Even small weeds compete with your crop for moisture and nutrients while also acting as a host for insects and diseases. Controlling weeds while they are small prevents competition with the crop and in many cases improves herbicide efficacy. Here are our top considerations for early season weed control…
Understanding Herbicide Resistance Tests: RWOAC Releases New Resources
Dr. Charles Geddes leads the charge in addressing the pressing issue of herbicide resistant weed control. Check out their latest infographics and videos for essential tips on interpreting herbicide resistance test results and optimizing your weed management strategies.
A Quick Tip on Kochia Management from Dr. Charles Geddes, AAFC
Dr. Charles Geddes of AAFC answers the question: If you’ve got a major kochia problem, what steps would you take mitigate that problem in a long-term drought?
A Short Note on Kochia Control from the 2023 Season
By Mitchell Japp, MSc, PAg
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:
Barley Disease Management Resources
Read, listen or watch these resources to help you assess risk, scout and manage barley disease like fusarium head blight, cereal rust and other leaf spot diseases in your barley crop.
Assessing Risk of Fusarium Head Blight in Barley
Assessing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk in barley requires proactive management before symptoms appear. Learn how to use the new Prairie-wide FHB Risk Maps, launched in May 2024, to complement crop checks and guide decision-making.
Navigating the New FHB Risk Mapping Tool
New FHB risk mapping tool for farmers! Introducing the prairie-wide Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk maps, a game-changer in disease management. Learn how to navigate this FHB monitoring tool and how these maps can revolutionize your crop protection plan. Read more…
Harvest Sample Program – Get a Free Assessment of Your Grain’s Quality
Take advantage of the free Harvest Sample Program offered by the CGC and gain valuable insights into your product. Understanding the quality of what’s in your bins can help you make more informed marketing decisions. Learn more…
Swathing vs. Straight Combining Barley
Discover the pros and cons of swathing vs. straight combining barley to produce marketable malting barley. Learn why desiccants like pre-harvest glyphosates are not allowed and how timing, quality management, and equipment availability play a role in your harvest decision.
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.
Grasshoppers: Forecast, Monitoring and Management
Two-striped grasshopper was identified as the main pest species in South Central, Southwestern, and Southeastern Saskatchewan in 2023 with some hotspots of the lesser migratory grasshopper, primarily in far-southern RMs.
Insecticide Options In 2023 For Barley Producers
Heading into the 2023 growing season, we encourage barley producers to be aware of their insecticide options for controlling key pest species like grasshoppers.
A Quick Checklist for Planting Malt Barley
Here is a quick checklist for producers looking to plant malt barley this spring.
Why CDC Austenson Won 2025 Seed of the Year from SeedWorld
CDC Austenson, two-row feed barley was named Seed of the Year for 2025 by SeedWorld. Retired barley breeder, Dr. Brian Rossnagel, formerly of the Crop Development Centre (CDC) in Saskatoon, SK examines why this feed variety has been so popular among Western Canadian farmers.
Unlocking Barley’s Potential: New Varieties and Advances in Plant Breeding
Discover new malt and feed barley varieties for 2025 and learn about the latest advancements in barley breeding technology from Dr. Aaron Beattie of the Crop Development Centre.
Keep it Clean: Understanding Market Risks and Ensuring Crop Marketability
Review the 2024 Product Advisory when building your crop protection plan. The recently released 2024 Product Advisory from KeepItClean.ca serves as a crucial resource for growers navigating the complexities of crop protection products and their potential impact on marketability.
Top Considerations of Early Season Weed Control in Cereals
Early season weed control can be key to optimizing yield and giving your crop a good head start. Even small weeds compete with your crop for moisture and nutrients while also acting as a host for insects and diseases. Controlling weeds while they are small prevents competition with the crop and in many cases improves herbicide efficacy. Here are our top considerations for early season weed control…
Understanding Herbicide Resistance Tests: RWOAC Releases New Resources
Dr. Charles Geddes leads the charge in addressing the pressing issue of herbicide resistant weed control. Check out their latest infographics and videos for essential tips on interpreting herbicide resistance test results and optimizing your weed management strategies.
