July 23, 2026

Idaho Grain Market Report

July 23, 2026

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Idaho Grain Market Report

July 23, 2026

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National Barley Yield Contest 2026

Your barley field could take you to Germany!

Harvest is here—or just around the corner—and so is your chance to be recognized among the nation's top barley growers. The 2026 National Barley Yield Contest is officially underway! Review the contest rules, complete your Harvest Entry Form, and don't miss your opportunity to showcase your crop!

To make entering even easier during the busy harvest season, reach out to your local field representative. Many field reps are willing to sponsor entry fees, and they can help complete your Harvest Entry Form while they're in the field with you. Be sure to ask your representative if they can assist with your contest entry this harvest!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? View the sponsorship packet below to learn how your organization can support the contest and gain valuable industry exposure.

If you have any questions regarding sponsorship or the contest, please contact Sydney Anderson

sydney.anderson@barley.idaho.gov

The Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative: Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture, Exports & Rural Economics

Established to address the herbicide resistance crisis, the PNW Herbicide Resistance Initiative funds 3 USDA-ARS research positions and 3 land-grant universities conducting coordinated research and education to protect producers, exports, and rural economies.

Research and Education Outcomes for Farmers:

• Management recommendations with early detection of resistance hotspots
• Crop rotations significantly reducing weed seed banks
• Next-generation weed seed control technologies tested for farmer return on investment
• Decision-support tools for farmer
• Farmer-partnered innovations increasing best practice adoption

Save the Date: PNWHRI Fall Meeting — September 23–24, Pendleton, OR

On behalf of the Pacific Northwest Herbicide Resistance Initiative, you are invited to attend their Fall Meeting in Pendleton, Oregon, on September 23–24, 2026.

The meeting will begin shortly after lunch on Wednesday, September 23, and continue through a full day of sessions on Thursday, September 24.

Tentative agenda items include:

 • Research and Extension project updates

 • Discussion of the Initiative's future plan of work and priorities

 • Update from ARS Research Leads regarding weed science positions

 • Feedback from Grain Commission CEOs

 • Advisory Committee discussion and feedback sessions

 • Additional relevant topics

A detailed agenda will be available soon.

For more information about the PNW Herbicide Resistance Imitative, go to: pnwhri.org

University of Idaho Extension Ag Talk Tuesday

Mark your calendars for the 2026 season of Ag Talk Tuesday, hosted by the University of Idaho Extension. Sessions will be held online via Zoom from 11:00 AM to Noon (MDT) on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, May through August.

Each Ag Talk Tuesday session begins with approximately 30 minutes of informal crop reports led by UI Extension personnel. All attendees are encouraged to participate and share observations or updates. The second half of the session features a more structured presentation on a timely agricultural topic, delivered by a guest speaker. An Ag Talk Tuesday organizer facilitates each session to guide discussion, gather crop updates, and moderate questions for the featured presentation.

Registration is free but required.

To register, please visit the Ag Talk Tuesday website:

https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/events/ag-talk

Or register directly using this link:

https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/xJRvquC7T66Czb_qpW0A_A#/registration

Upcoming Ag Talk Tuesday Topics and Speakers:

• Aug. 4 — To be announced
• Aug. 18 — Idaho crop profitability outlook; speaker Patrick Hatzenbuehler, University of Idaho Extension specialist and crop economist

Please share — https://go.uidaho.edu/ag-talk 

2026 Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar Set:

SAVE THE DATE! The annual Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar will be on December 16, 2026 in Boise, ID.

YOUR BARLEY ASSESSMENT DOLLARS AT WORK!

The Idaho Barley Commission is a self-governing agency of the State of Idaho that serves to enhance the profitability of the Idaho barley growers through research, market development, promotion, information and education. This is accomplished by identifying and fully utilizing available resources and organizations to promote and further develop the barley industry in the state of Idaho.

Information and news included in the Idaho Grain Market Report is from reliable sources and every effort is made to ensure accuracy on the date of publication, however, no independent review has been made. Use of this information is at your own discretion and risk. In addition, news articles and reports do not reflect the opinions or views of the Idaho Barley Commission, commissioners or staff. 

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