The BarleyBin e-Newsletter: July 2025

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StatsCan and USDA Affirm Low North American Barley Acres

For many farmers, part of an effective marketing plan includes understanding the current supply and demand balance, as this affects the outlook for the upcoming season-including prospects for barley exports. Read more.

GIFS at USask study shows Western Canadian farmers produce barley and oats with lowest carbon intensity

A new comparative carbon footprint study of barley and oats production shows that Saskatchewan and Western Canadian farmers are producing these crops with the lowest carbon intensity relative to other jurisdictions in the study.

Managing Fusarium in Barley: Insights from Dr. Kelly Turkington, AAFC

From FHB risk map tools and scouting protocols to spraying and best management practices, discover expert advice for monitoring and managing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) - one of the most challenging diseases for Saskatchewan barley crops.

Labatt to Expand SaskBarley Graduate Scholarship Program

SaskBarley is proud to announce a new partnership with Labatt Breweries of Canada, launching a graduate scholarship that supports Canadian research aimed at advancing barley production. Labatt will contribute $10,000 in annual funding to support MSc and PhD research at Canadian institutions.

Save the Date

July 25, 2025

9 AM CST, Online

Malt Barley Harvest Considerations Discussion

Hosted by CMBTC, SaskBarley, Mantioba Crop Alliance and Alberta Grains dive into best practices for harvesting malting barley that meets quality specs and market demands.

July 30, 2025

10 AM CST, Online

Pre-Harvest Tips & Tools Webinar

KeepItClean.ca experts will discuss proper staging for pre-harvest glyphosate application, the importance of following pre-harvest intervals for crop protection products and scouting for disease.


Safeguard your marketability with informed decision.

Summer 2025

Various Dates & Locations

Join us in the field!

Don’t miss these opportunities to connect with researchers, agronomists, and fellow producers to see what’s growing—and what’s next—in prairie agriculture.

View Upcoming Events

All SaskBarley hosted events are complimentary to registered barley producers.

In Case You Missed It...

How to Identify and Manage Thrips in Cereals

Barley thrips can be a serious problem in small grains cereals. Dr. James Tansey of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture outlines all you need to know about scouting and calculating the economic damage caused by thrips in barley.

Scouting and Controlling Aphids on Cereal Grains - Manitoba Agriculture

This factsheet from the Government of Manitoba helps you identify the most common aphid species and calculate economic thresholds—so you can make informed pest management decisions, including when (and if) insecticide use is warranted.

Graduate & Undergrad Scholarships Available

Each year, SaskBarley offers scholarships at the graduate and undergraduate levels as an investment in promising university students who are carrying out research focused on barley.


Past applicants and recipients are invited to re-apply.


Applications for 2025 are now open. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2025.

Find the latest news and announcements at SaskBarley.com.

Join Our Board!

Help Lead the Future of Barley - Board Nominations Close September 5th

Nominations are open for SaskBarley's Board of Directors. We're seeking three motivated individuals passionate about barley and leadership. Nominees must be a registered barley producer in Saskatchewan and supported by at least two other registered producers.


Nomination forms are available at SaskBarley.com/director-elections.

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