Barley production is projected to rise in 2025, yet global supplies remain tight. With China continuing to be a significant importer, Canadian exports could see a boost. Discover how international trends and domestic factors may influence Canadian barley prices in the coming year.​

Mother Nature doesn’t always check the calendar and sometimes seeding plans go awry. This article breaks down smart agronomic strategies to help you preserve yield and quality when time isn’t on your side. From crop choice to seeding rates and fertility tweaks—get the tools to make late seeding work.

By Alberta Grains, Manitoba Crop Alliance and SaskBarley.

On April 24, 2025, Keep it Clean hosted a webinar that provided an overview of the product and crop combinations that may cause market risks for the 2025 growing season.

There are 4 products under advisory for barley and 5 products under advisory for malt barley. Review the list and consult your buyer and agronomist before you spray.

Barley is an important rotation crop for many Western Canadian farmers, with strong returns - especially when grown for malt. Barley selected for malting opens doors to premium brewing markets in China, Japan and North America. While quality standards are higher than for feed, they're achievable with the right variety and management.

Here are a few key takeaways for producers looking to plant malt barley this spring:

1. Pick a good variety
2. Maintain varietal purity
3. Test your seed
4. Plant early...

Our Research & Extension Manager, Mitchell Japp, dives into six recommendations to help start your malt crop off right.

Missed the 2025 Malt Seeding & Production Webinar? Get practical advice from experts who understand your growing conditions on topics like:

• Varietal selection and market acceptance
• Seeding rate and timing
• Managing weed and disease pressures
• Addressing lodging concerns
• Attaining malt quality and marketability

For the crop year ending July 31, 2024, producers may claim 58.9% of their levy contributions as a qualifying SR&ED expenditure on their federal tax return. In addition, farm corporations may also claim 39.9% of their levy contributions as a qualifying expenditure towards the Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit program.

Download the forms.

Struggling with quality malt barley production? Facing regional production challenges? Get practical advice from experts who understand your growing conditions. Topics include:

• Seeding considerations
• Fertility
• Disease and weed management strategies
• The fusarium toolkit
• Domestic and international market requirements