The BarleyBin e-Newsletter: September 2026

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Barley Market Report: Tight Stocks, Bigger Questions

StatsCan's latest numbers confirm what the trade suspected: barley stocks are tight. July 31st stocks came in at 940,400 tonnes — the lowest in three years — as record 2025/26 demand (10.19 mln tonnes of usage, 3.50 mln tonnes of exports) drew down what had started as the largest supply since 2020/21. LeftField notes that “the big supply-big demand season in 2025/26 means there wasn’t a large cushion coming into the current marketing year,” and with the prairie harvest running slow and wet, how much of this year’s crop makes malt grade could be the biggest swing factor for 2026/27 prices.

PAMI Answers 8 Common Questions About Grain Drying and Storage

How long can I store damp or tough grain while waiting for dryer capacity?
I'd like to add a heater to my NAD system, what equipment works best?
How do I know when my grain is dry?

Find expert advice on grain storage and drying from the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI). Discover how to assess airflow needs, add supplemental heat to a Natural Air Drying (NAD) system and use EMC charts effectively.

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Pre-harvest Weed Scouting and Herbicide Resistance - Alberta Grains

Before you roll combines into that barley field, take some time to do a thorough assessment of the remaining weed population.

What you're looking for:

Species of weeds that survived the weed management measures.
Field-scale patterns of weeds.
Potential herbicide resistance.

More tips on what you're looking for, and what to do if you find herbicide resistance, from Alberta Grains.

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Scholarship's Available for MSc. and PhD. Students in Canada

SaskBarley's Scholarship Program is continuing its partnership with Labatt Breweries of Canada to enhance support towards student research in barley production and innovation.

The program offers $6,000 PhD, $4,000 MSc, and $2,000 undergraduate scholarships to Canadian students conducting research that benefits barley farmers and the broader value chain.

Application deadline is October 2, 2026.

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Save the Date for Winter Events!

Grade School

Nov 24, Swift Current & Nov 26, Humboldt

Sask Wheat has partnered with the Canadian Grain Commission and the other SaskCrops commissions to bring Grade School back for 2026.

This free event gives producers an opportunity to watch in-person grading demonstrations with CGC representatives. Learn about the Harvest Sample Program, discuss common degrading issues for each crop and get answers to common grading and marketing questions.

Registration coming soon to SaskWheat.ca.

BarleyBin LIVE in Moosomin

Dec 3 at Cork & Bone Bistro

We're taking the conversation off the screen and into the community with a relaxed night of food, drinks, and discussion at Cork & Bone Bistro in Moosomin, SK. Connect with fellow producers, industry representatives, researchers and the SaskBarley team while discussing the opportunities and challenges shaping barley production today.

Enjoy a complimentary meal and local beer, hear insights from Lana Shaw's nitrogen management research trials and learn more about our Alternative Seeding Implement field trails with the BarleyBin Field Lab.

Registration coming soon to SaskBarley.com.

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All SaskBarley hosted events are complimentary to registered barley producers.

In Case You Missed It...

CBRC & CWRC Collaborate for Future of Breeding

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) have entered a formal, strategic partnership to transform the Canadian wheat and barley breeding system. Originating from the CWRC’s review of, and subsequent report on, the Canadian wheat breeding innovation system, this new agreement represents the CBRC’s official entrance into ongoing discussions between the CWRC and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

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Take advantage of this free program by the Canadian Grain Commission. Submit your grain samples for an unofficial grade and dockage determination.

Samples can provide valuable insights for your farm while supporting Canada’s grain industry.

Deadline to register: November 13, 2026

Deadline to submit samples: December 31, 2026

Nominations are Now Open for Saskatchewans Outstanding Young Farmers 2027

Here’s your chance to recognize someone with the title of the 2027 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer. This award will be presented at Canada’s Farm Show in Regina, SK. Eligible nominees must be farm operators between the ages of 18 and 39 who contribute to the community, seek new opportunities, and who are assets to Saskatchewan’s agri-food industry.

Nomination deadline: November 15, 2026.

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Find the latest news and announcements at SaskBarley.com.

Have a barley challenge on your farm?

Help shape future barley research!

Tell us what production challenges or research ideas would improve your farm. Your input guides the research we fund to deliver real-world results for Saskatchewan barley growers.

Contact Mitchell Japp, Research & Extension Manager at (306) 535-4536 or mjapp@saskbarley.com.

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Beyond Malt: Fundamentals of Marketing Barley for Feed

With recent rains impacting crop quality across the province, understanding the feed market will help if your barley doesn't get selected for malt.

In the BarleyBin Magazine's spring edition we broke down the key factors influencing feed barley prices, from local demand and freight costs to competition from U.S. corn, and share practical tips to help you market your crop effectively.

Read more to learn how strong marketing decisions can help maximize returns when malt acceptance is uncertain.