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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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.
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…
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.
Beyond Austenson: Game Changing New Feed Barley Varieties
Discover farmer funded new feed barley varieties that offer higher yields, better standability and more modern disease packages. Read more…
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.
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.
Strategies for Managing Herbicide Shortages
Learn how to navigate herbicide shortages with practical strategies to ensure effective weed management in the Prairies.
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.
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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.
PAMI Answers 8 Common Questions About Grain Drying and Storage
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.
Post-Harvest Guide: Essential Fall Management Strategies for Your Farm
Prepare for a successful next season by addressing fall management tasks like nutrient management, weed control, insect pressure, and residue management. Learn the best practices for soil testing, fertilizer application, and pest management.
How Canada’s Crop Breeding System Works for Farmers
Discover how Canada’s crop breeding system supports farmers through rigorous variety registration, plant breeders’ rights, and sustainable innovation. Learn how public and private sectors collaborate to deliver high-performing barley and cereal crops.
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.
A Short Note on Kochia Control from the 2023 Season
By Mitchell Japp, MSc, PAg
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.
