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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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.
Post-Harvest Review – How Much Taller Could That Stubble Be?
When moisture is limiting, it’s remarkable how much of a difference snowmelt makes. How can you best capture it? 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.
2024 Saskatchewan Seed Survey Interim 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.
A Quick Checklist for Seeding Malt Barley in Saskatchewan
Get ready for a successful malt barley season! This quick checklist for seeding barley covers variety selection, seeding rates, disease management, and fertility strategies to help Saskatchewan barley farmers boost yield and meet malt quality standards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
