Articles tagged under: barley
U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative Considers New Projects
Published March 22, 2021
U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative co-chair Richard Magnusson says the group is currently analyzing research funding projects for the coming year. "Scab rears its head in durum or soft red wheat areas in general. We know it's weather-related and…A Modest Increase in Barley Acreage Possible
Published March 22, 2021
Small grains, including barley, are competing for acres this spring. North Dakota Barley Council Executive Administrator Steve Edwardson says malting barley contract prices are adjusting. Edwardson is hopeful for a modest increase in barley acres. "We'll know more on March…Finding the Right Acreage Balance
Published March 5, 2021
Finding the right acreage balance will be especially important this year. Given the current market prices and demand, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson expects an increase in corn, canola and soybean acres in North Dakota. "We had almost…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…USDA Extends CFAP Eligibility to All Barley Growers
Published September 25, 2020
Barley is now on the list of eligible commodities the first round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Previously, only malting barley was considered for the program. If an application was submitted for non-malting barley and declined, a farmer must…Aneta, ND Farmer Finishes Barley Harvest
Published September 5, 2020
Aneta, North Dakota farmer Fred Lukens is finished with barley harvest. The window to get the crops planted was tight, and June did not offer an overwhelming amount of moisture. However, timely rains throughout the growing season shined through. "Very…With Rye Harvest Complete, Barley Harvest is Next
Published August 13, 2020
Daisy, North Dakota farmer Jim Broten is finished with rye harvest. It was an average crop. "I thought the rye may be a little bit better, but the heat shortened heads up a bit. We're on the low end of…As Small Grain Harvest Ends, Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Begins
Published August 10, 2020
Wendell, Minnesota farmer Steve Lacey is already done with small grain harvest. Despite the hot growing season, the crop fared better than expected. "We started barley harvest about two weeks ago and we got through that in a few days.…Small Grains Harvest Starting Soon in Aneta, ND
Published August 10, 2020
Small grain harvest is a few days away for farmers in the Aneta, North Dakota area. "The later seeded barley looks the best," said Fred Lukens, farmer. "Wheat and barley don't like the hot conditions early on and that will…