Articles tagged under: American Malting Barley Association
Late Planting Could Lead to Challenges at Barley Harvest
Published August 12, 2022
The initial quality and yield reports are favorable for this year’s barley crop nationwide. However, American Malting Barley Association Vice President and Technical Director Ashley McFarland says late planting may lead to prolonged dry down and harvest challenges. "Typically, we…Assessing Barley Quality
Published August 10, 2022
The American Malting Barley Association is reporting favorable yield and quality with the early harvest. Test weights are currently ranging from 48-to-53 pounds. With a late planting season, there is concern barley could be harvested at higher moisture levels.AMBA Releases Malting Barley Variety Recommendations
Published February 4, 2022
The American Malting Barley Association has released its list of recommended varieties for the upcoming growing season. The changes include dropping Conlon and adding ABI Cardinal and Regina. ABI Cardinal is bred by Anheuser-Busch and is an early maturity variety…McFarland Joins American Malting Barley Association
Published September 25, 2021
The American Malting Barley Association named Ashley McFarland vice president and technical director as Scott Heisel assumes the role of president on October 1. McFarland most recently worked in the non-profit sector, but also worked in cooperative extension in multiple…Malting Barley Association Releases 2021 Variety List
Published January 18, 2021
yThe American Malting Barley Association Board of Directors released their list of recommended malting barley varieties for U.S. growers in 2021. Changes from the previous year include dropping Scarlett and adding Flavia, Mayflower and Moravian 179. Flavia is a winter…Malting Barley Association Releases Top Variety List
Published April 29, 2020
The American Malting Barley Association released a recommended list of barley varieties for the 2020 growing season. Busch Agricultural Resources’ ABI Eagle was the lone addition to the recommended two-row variety list. A full list of the recommended two and…New Barley Varieties Approved
Published January 20, 2020
The American Malting Barley Association approved the addition four new two-row barley varieties to its recommended list of malting barley varieties for 2020. The trade association of distilling and malting companies is adding AAC Connect, LCS Odyssey, Moravian 164 and…