The three positions up for election on SaskBarley’s Board of Directors have been filled by acclamation. As of January 2022, the three new Directors will be Zenneth Faye of Foam Lake; Cody Glenn of Climax; and Maurice Berry of Carievale. “These three acclaimed Directors bring with them extremely solid and diverse experience,” says Board Chair Matt […]
By Chuck Penner, LeftField Commodity Research In the last few weeks, StatsCan has released three sets of estimates; two yield projections and July 31 stocks numbers. There have also been yield estimates from provincial ag departments, adding more evidence to the mix. Before getting into the 2021 crop outlook though, it’s worth reviewing how the […]
Read this month’s eNewsletter articles by navigating the links below! Large shifts in Canadian barley demand are needed Thwarting Palliser – Retaining moisture in a drought Managing Late Tillers in Wheat and Barley Nominations still open for our fall elections! Check out our new website! SaskBarley is still taking applications for 2021/22 scholarships! Harvest videos […]
Each year, SaskBarley offers scholarships as an investment in promising university students who are carrying out university-level research focused on barley. The scholarship program also encourages and supports new research to benefit Saskatchewan’s barley sector. SaskBarley offers scholarships at both a graduate level ($5,000) and an undergraduate level ($2,000) annually. Visit our website for more information and to apply. The deadline for applications is August 31, […]
In the past year, you have probably noticed a lot of new initiatives from us – from our monthly e-newsletter, to our videos and virtual events, to our podcast. And we’re not done yet. This month, we officially launched our new website! This revamped site is just another step towards our continual goal of engaging […]
If you’ve ever considered joining our Board, now is the time! We are currently seeking nominations for three of six director positions on our Board, to begin next January. The deadline to receive completed nomination forms is Friday, September 3, 2021, at noon. If we receive more nominations than available director positions, elections will be […]
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 a reasonable late tiller management plan. The first step is to consider the […]
Moisture conservation between harvest and next spring could support critical crop growth and development next year. Saskatchewan farmers have a long history of ingenuity, including developing the tools and equipment to support conservation tillage. Some minor tweaks at harvest and after can help preserve a little bit more moisture. This past summer has been one […]
By: Chuck Penner / LeftField Commodity Research While we still don’t know just how small the Canadian barley crop will end up, expectations have dropped sharply over the growing season. Early on, it looked like the 2021 crop could easily be well above last year but those hopes had already started to fade by mid-June. […]
Canadian barley outlook makes a U-turn Only a few short weeks ago it looked like the Canadian barley market would be heavy with supplies. A 10% jump in acreage with an average yield should have meant the biggest crop since 2008. Unfortunately, that scenario is now off the table and Canadian barley supplies next year […]