One of the biggest negative impacts on the barley industry in recent years has been the decline in beer sales. Steven Edwardson, executive administrator, North Dakota Barley Council, said that has been concerning. “Less demand for malt and less demand for the barley to make the malt,” said Edwardson. “Hopefully, that is a consumer demographic that will change at some point.” Growing competition from cannabis and ready-to-drink cocktails has contributed to the slump in beer sales.
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