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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Season 2, Episode 2: Stacking the 2021 Drought Against Historical Droughts – with Dr. Phillip Harder
We connected with Dr. Phillip Harder, hydrologist from Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan about his twitter thread from this summer, charting precipitation and growing degree days for 2021 over the past several decades. We talk about how 2021 has compared to past droughts, the impact of heat compared with water deficit and what the implications are for next year.
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.
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.
