Articles tagged under: barley
Uneven Fields Extend Barley Harvest
Published August 1, 2021
Aneta, North Dakota farmer Fred Lukens started harvesting barley at the end of July. There are uneven fields, which means Lukens is getting more strategic at harvest. "We've never harvested quite this way before; leaving lots of green spots in…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…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.…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…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…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…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…North Dakota Barley Crop Impacted by Dry Conditions
Published May 30, 2021
According to Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson, dryness remains after one of the biggest rains this year, sixty-hundredths of an inch. "We do contract barley acres with Anheuser-Busch and they came to look at barley stands last week. We…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…