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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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?”
How Seed Treatments Improve Plant Health
Learn how seed treatments help barley and other crops handle stress from variable seeding conditions in Saskatchewan. Discover research-backed benefits for plant health, vigour, and disease protection each spring.
A Variety Transition is Happening: Welcome AAC Synergy
Harrington dominated the malt barley growing area for approximately 15 years, succeeded by AC Metcalfe for another 15 years or so, followed by CDC Copeland. CDC Copeland’s tenure, while slightly shorter, was a close runner-up in acreage to AC Metcalfe for several years…
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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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…
Watch Now: Discover Best Practices for Barley Harvest
Check out our YouTube playlist for helpful harvest tips for barley combine adjustments and straw and stubble management.
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.
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.
Unlocking Barley’s Potential: New Varieties and Advances in Plant Breeding
Discover new malt and feed barley varieties and learn about the latest advancements in barley breeding technology from Dr. Aaron Beattie of the Crop Development Centre.
