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.

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

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.

Treated seed residues can present a serious risk to human and animal health at certain levels. Grain elevators must maintain a zero tolerance for treated seed in grain deliveries.

This issue puts Canada’s reputation—and your bottom line—at risk.

Here are some strategies for keeping treated seed out of your deliveries.

CDC Austenson gained popularity with barley growers quickly because of it's high yield and strong disease package. Discover some of the new feed barley varieties that are ready to give Austenson a run for it's money:

• CDC Durango
• AAC Lariat
• AAC Stockton
• and more!

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.

“This isn’t just another survey, this is about setting the standard for Canadian barley in global markets. By participating, you’re directly helping to promote and protect the value of your crop.” - Cody Glenn, Chair

Before July 11, 2025 take approximately 45 minutes to complete this confidential survey and receive a $50 Amazon gift card for your time. 

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. new feed varieties CDC Durango and AB Wrangler.