Articles tagged under: barley
Northern Plains Planting Progress Continues to Lag
Published May 24, 2022
U.S. farmers picked up the planting pace across the country in the last week, but the Northern Plains continues to lag behind. USDA has the U.S. corn crop at 72 percent planted. The Money Farm market analyst Luke Swenson says…Anheuser-Busch Asks Growers to Increase Barley Acres
Published May 20, 2022
It's been a tough few years for barley production. Anheuser-Busch Midwest Regional Agronomy Manager Nikki Zahradka-Bylin says this year's late planting season is another curve ball. "Barley inventories are tight, but we hedge that risk by being geographically diversified and…Specialty Crops Battle for Acres
Published May 16, 2022
A few farmers in the region pulled the planter out of the shed and worked around wet spots in the field this weekend. Highs in the upper 60s and 70s will help dry things out. However, a few rains are…Shipping Container Issue Challenges Northern Agriculture
Published January 31, 2022
For the last 18 months, shipping containers bringing consumer goods to the United States have gone back empty to their sender. Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance Executive Director Eric Wenberg would rather those empty containers be sent inland to ag…ND May Have a More Diverse Acreage Mix in 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says southeastern North Dakota is expected to grow more corn next year. "When you get outside of that area of the state, there may be more barley, oats and dry edible beans. These…Pet Food: A Growing Market for Barley
Published December 9, 2021
The majority of the barley produced in North Dakota goes toward malting and brewing, but 20 to 30 percent of the state’s barley is going to another market: pet food. "It's been a surprise to see the growth in the…More Barley Needed in 2022
Published December 9, 2021
Barley supplies are tight following the dry growing season in North Dakota and Minnesota. Anheuser Busch Agronomy Manager Nikki Zahradka says there will be enough barley to get through the year for brewing, but rebuilding inventory will be a priority…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…Poor Yields Reported Near Hazen, ND
Published August 9, 2021
Drought conditions in the Hazen, North Dakota area is making a major impact on the crop. John Weinand is able to harvest some. "The winter wheat we harvested was the poorest we ever cut, but it ran anywhere from 10…