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Quality May Be a Challenge for Maltsters

Published July 23, 2021

According to Minnesota Barley Growers Association Executive Director Marv Zutz, the barley yields will be hurt by the dry conditions. In addition, quality will be a factor. "The maltsters are going to have their hands full season sorting out what…
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Hot, Dry Conditions Concerning for ND Barley

Published July 19, 2021

A higher protein, lower yielding barley crop is forecast for North Dakota this year. "USDA NASS estimates North Dakota's barley production at 18.2 million bushels, down 37 percent from last year," says Steve Edwardson, executive administrator, North Dakota Barley Council.…
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North Dakota Barley Crop Conditions are Mixed

Published June 14, 2021

The recent rains near Newburg, North Dakota didn’t help the barley much. Farmer Nathan Boll says the crop was already in trouble. "At this point, we've abandoned our small grains. There's nothing out there." says Boll. "No one really knows…
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Barley: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Published June 9, 2021

'The good, the bad and the ugly' is how Anheuser-Busch Midwest Regional Agronomy Manager Nikki Zahradka describes the barley growing in the North Dakota and Minnesota. The differences come down to moisture. "The best barley I've seen is on prevent…
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Yields Hurt by the Heat

Published June 2, 2021

The hot weather is not great news for the small grains in North Dakota. The barley crop is doing ok, but it needs rain. North Dakota Barley Council Executive Administrator Steve Edwardson says there are two caveats for small grains…
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WTO Dispute Panel to Consider Barley Duties

Published June 1, 2021

The World Trade Organization plans to establish a dispute settlement panel to consider a complaint by Australia. China imposed anti-dumping duties of nearly 74 percent and countervailing duties of seven percent on Australian barley last year. The action has been…
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Small Grain Seeding Begins

Published April 5, 2021

With the warm, dry conditions, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says Minnesota farmers are already seeding small grains. "The biggest thing after the soil conditions are ready is for farmers to get good seed to soil…
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Corteva Agriscience Launches Rezuvant Herbicide

Published March 24, 2021

Wheat and barley growers will have another tool available for post-emergence weed control this year. The new cereals herbicide is called Rezuvant with Arylex active, from Corteva Agriscience. The herbicide combines three active ingredients to keep fields clean from kochia,…
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