Articles tagged under: barley
Barley Acres Expected to Drop in ’24
Published December 29, 2023
Acreage decisions are still being made for 2024, but Hanson expects barley acres to decline. “Barley contracts are tough to come by,” said Jason Hanson, owner, Rock and Roll Agronomy. “I see more interest in canola, but right now everything…Sporadic
Published August 15, 2023
At Munich, North Dakota, Gary Beck’s barley crop looks dry. "Rain has been really sporadic here. I think quality will be fine, but yields will be down in the barley."Looking for a Win Against Scab in Barley
Published July 21, 2023
University of Minnesota Plant Pathologist Bryan Steffenson's research is focusing on barley that will have greater resistance to fusarium head blight. After testing approximatly 28,000 varieties, the trial at the University of Minnesota-Crookston is focusing on the top eight varieties.…U of M Small Grain Summer Plot Tours Continue
Published July 17, 2023
The University of Minnesota Small Grain Summer Plot Tours continue through northwest Minnesota this week. Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says these tours will give farmers a chance to see current and new varieties. “It’s one thing to talk…Trade Tensions Ease Between China & Australia
Published April 11, 2023
China is taking steps to end a trade dispute with Australia over barley exports. Australia challenged China’s 80 percent duty on its barley with the World Trade Organization. With this agreement, China will drop these duties and Australia will stop…Better Than Anticipated Yields in North-Central ND
Published September 15, 2022
Newburg, North Dakota farmer Nathan Boll finished harvesting his barley two weeks ago. "It's been an excellent crop with yields in the mid 90's and quality is good." Boll said his early canola yields are better than he expected. "We've…From Small Grains to Silage
Published September 13, 2022
North of Bismarck, North Dakota, Clark Coleman is getting ready to chop silage. "About 10 days ago, we had a really nice rain shower that came through. It turned the corn green again," says Coleman. "Now, it's started to dry…StatsCan Report: Lower Stocks Across the Board
Published September 7, 2022
Statistics Canada's Grain and Oilseed Stocks in All Positions report shows Canada’s all wheat stocks at the end of July down 38 percent from a year ago at 3.7 million metric tons. Durum stocks are reported at 565,000 tonnes, 30…On the Brink of Wheat Harvest
Published September 4, 2022
Rolla, North Dakota farmer Tim Mickelson says is looking at the start of his wheat harvest. "There's probably ten-to-15 percent of wheat taken off in our area so far." Weather has played a big role in dictating the timing of…