Articles tagged under: barley
Malting Barley Endorsement Changes Approved
Published June 26, 2020
USDA’s Risk Management Agency and the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation have approved changes to the malting barley endorsement. Starting in 2021, quality adjustments will be determined using local market prices. The North Dakota Grain Growers Association and North Dakota Barley…China Now Allowing Imports of U.S. Barley
Published May 14, 2020
The Chinese customs agency filed that notice Thursday. This action is happening as China ramps up imports of U.S. ag products through the phase one trade deal. China is also in a trade dispute with Australia, creating a new opportunity…Stats Can Report: More Wheat and Corn Expected in 2020
Published May 7, 2020
Statistics Canada released their March 2020 planting intentions for all field crops on Thursday. Canada’s farmers intend to plant more wheat and corn than last year. Farmers are expected to plant less barley, canola, peas and lentils and soybeans. Wheat…Malting Barley Association Releases Top Variety List
Published April 29, 2020
The American Malting Barley Association released a recommended list of barley varieties for the 2020 growing season. Busch Agricultural Resources’ ABI Eagle was the lone addition to the recommended two-row variety list. A full list of the recommended two and…ND Farmers Begin Planting Small Grains
Published April 23, 2020
Bismarck, North Dakota farmer Clark Coleman wrapped up barley planting this week. "We've been planting pretty hard for the last few days and the conditions are good." Coleman said he’ll plant spring wheat soon. "We'll probably jump into the wheat…Spring Fieldwork Begins
Published April 17, 2020
Drier and warmer conditions in the forecast for the Northern Plains have farmers eager to start spring fieldwork. Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started planting barley on Friday. "We've also been working in the fields doing some fertilizer application…New Barley Varieties Approved
Published January 20, 2020
The American Malting Barley Association approved the addition four new two-row barley varieties to its recommended list of malting barley varieties for 2020. The trade association of distilling and malting companies is adding AAC Connect, LCS Odyssey, Moravian 164 and…Canadian Canola, Corn and Soy Production Declines in 2019
Published December 6, 2019
Canada’s farmers produced more wheat, barley and oats in 2019, while canola, corn and soybean production are down year-over-year. According to the latest Statistics Canada Production of Principal Field Crops report, total wheat production at 32.3 million tonnes. The slightly…Farmers with Harvest Delays Should Contact Their Insurance Provider
Published October 24, 2019
Farmers with a Federal crop insurance policy can now request more time to harvest crops by filing a Notice of Loss with their Approved Insurance Provider. The end of the insurance period for spring-planted wheat and barley is October 31…