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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5 Tips for Retaining Moisture in a Dry Year
Moisture conservation between harvest and the next spring could support critical crop growth and development the following year. Here are 5 management tips to help you retain as much moisture as possible in a dry year.
Prairie Nutrient Calculator: Take Control of your Soil’s Nutrients
Knowing the nutrients available in your crop land is key to having good soil health every year. The nutrient calculator estimates the nutrients removed from the harvested seed or grain based on previously collected survey data from commercial fields across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Learn more…
2022 Saskatchewan Seed Survey Interim Test Results
The 2023 Provincial Seed Survey provides a record of seed-borne pathogen trends in pulse and cereal crops and allows for continued tracking of diseases over time. The interim seed quality data, based on seed analysis conducted by 20/20 Seed Labs, Discovery Seed Labs, and Prairie Diagnostic Seed Labs, from the time of harvest until the end of December, provide early insights into seed quality trends and help to identify potential pathogens of concern and their prevalence across the province. And new this year, germination results have been included in the survey.
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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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.
Managing Late Tillers in Wheat and Barley
Figure 1: A barley crop displaying varying tiller maturity There are no straightforward answers when it comes to managing late tillers. Each farm has different needs, equipment, time, target markets, harvest window, and other factors that impact harvest management decisions. However, there are a few factors we can consider when developing […]
Harvest And Storage Management
Malt barley can be harvested at around 16-18 per cent moisture if you’ve got ready access to grain drying equipment. Harvesting damp or tough can keep the malting quality at its highest and reduce the risk of pre-harvest sprouting as we move into the fall when rain and heavy dews are more common…
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.
