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 in Saskatchewan.
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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…
Chit Happens: Understanding Pre-Harvest Sprouting Challenges and Future Solutions
Untimely rains can lead to pre-harvest sprouting (chit) in barley crops. Learn how to mitigate the risk of chitting and what your options are if it does happen.
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?
Fall Considerations: Wrapping up the Growing Season
At the end of the harvest season there are still decisions to be made that can help set the farm up for success in the following year. In addition to evaluating decisions made throughout the year, we can begin addressing nutrient management, weed risks, insect pressure and more.
Top Reasons to Soil Test: Maximize Yields, Reduce Costs and Balance Nutrients
Discover the top reasons to soil test your fields and how it helps maximize crop yields, reduce fertilizer costs, and protect the environment. Learn why regular soil testing is essential for sustainable farming.
Soil Testing in Dry Years: Why It Is Even More Important
Soil testing in dry conditions can reveal leftover nutrients, prevent input waste, and improve crop planning. Learn why a fall soil test still matters—even in a dry year.
Download the 2023 Saskatchewan Seed Survey Results
This survey provides a record of seed-borne pathogen trends in pulse and cereal crops and allows for continued tracking of diseases over time.
The Science Behind Variety Performance Data from Christiane Catellier, IHARF
Christiane Catellier of IHARF answers this question on varietal performance at the BarleyBin Live in Shaunavon, SK
“We sometimes hear of barley varieties that outperform the expectations we have from the seed guide – what is behind that?”
Strategies for Managing Herbicide Shortages
Learn how to navigate herbicide shortages with practical strategies to ensure effective weed management in the Prairies.
Watch Now: Managing Resistant Wild Oats on Your Farm
Hear from farmers across Western Canada as they share their experiences, management tools and techniques to manage the spread of resistant wild oats within their own operations.
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:
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.
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.
Fall Considerations: Wrapping up the Growing Season
At the end of the harvest season there are still decisions to be made that can help set the farm up for success in the following year. In addition to evaluating decisions made throughout the year, we can begin addressing nutrient management, weed risks, insect pressure and more.
Managing Kochia in Barley: Effective Strategies for Season-Long Control
Learn how to manage kochia in barley fields with effective pre-harvest and post-harvest strategies. Reduce seed production and control herbicide-resistant kochia for better crop competition.
Managing Herbicide Resistant Wild Oats in Barley
Herbicide resistant wild oats can cause a lot of headaches for farmers every growing season. Stamping them out requires a weed management plan that goes beyond herbicide application. SaskBarley has put together a list of resources to help you to get the upper hand on wild oats in your crop.
