Ordinarily, the overall demand trends for most crops are fairly well entrenched at this point in the calendar. However, the ongoing risk of US import tariffs is creating more uncertainty than usual for usage through the final months of the 2024/25 marketing year.

Per cent germination levels were documented during the 2024 provincial seed survey with interim results showing similar results to 2023, with mean germination in barley slightly lower than previous. While Fusarium graminearum was detected in 22% of barley samples, only 2% of samples submitted reported a detectable level of total Fusarium spp.

Get the latest insights from the 2024 Enhanced Barley Variety Trials in Yorkton, SK, managed by Suncrest College and the East Central Research Foundation. In this video, trial coordinator Mike Hall breaks down the results of key trials, including comparing up-and-coming malt varieties AAC Prairie and CDC Churchill vs.

The Barley Benchmark is an opportunity to share your farming practices and ensure Canadian malting barley continues to lead on the global stage. By taking this short survey, you'll help build a trusted resource that represents the dedication and care of Canadian barley producers.

On January 14 and 15, 2025 approximately 300 people gathered at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon to participate in the very first Saskatchewan Crops Forum. The event was hosted by SaskBarley, SaskOilseeds, Sask Wheat, and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. The new farmer-focused event featured commission AGMs, keynote speakers, and a live podcast taping.

The CMBTC Recommended List provides producers with an indication of which malting barley varieties have the greatest potential for selection and marketing. Each variety on the recommended list has been tested at the CMBTC and all exhibit good malting characteristics.

CDC Austenson, a two-row feed barley variety, was named Seed of the Year for 2025 by SeedWorld. Retired barley breeder, Dr. Brian Rossnagel, formerly of the Crop Development Centre (CDC) in Saskatoon, SK examines why this feed variety has been so popular among Western Canadian farmers. Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel @SaskBarley.