The BarleyBin e-Newsletter: March 2026

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USDA Increases US Corn Production Estimates - What Does That Mean for Canadian Barley?

Find out how the USDA corn production report impacts the Canadian barley market with record production and revised demand forecasts.

AAFC Staffing Cuts Threaten Barley Research and Long-Term Returns for Sask Farmers

“These cuts represent a significant loss for Canadian agriculture and for barley growers who rely on strong, stable public research capacity,” said Cody Glenn, Chair of SaskBarley.
SaskBarley will continue engaging with government and research partners to better understand the implications of these cuts and to advocate for solutions that protect Canada’s barley research capacity.

Trends in Barley Varieties to Influence Your 2026 Seeding Plans

Discover the top malt and feed barley varieties for 2026, high-yield options, and expert insights on provincial trends.

Choosing the Right Feed Barley: Yield, Straw, and Disease Tradeoffs

CDC Austenson has been the benchmark feed barley variety in Saskatchewan for over a decade. But newer varieties are starting to challenge its dominance. In this video, we break down: - How new feed barley varieties stack up against Austenson - Yield comparisons in southern vs.

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Claim 53.5% of You Barley Levy as SR&ED Tax Credit

For the crop year ending July 31, 2025, producers may claim 53.5% of their levy contributions as a qualifying SR&ED expenditure on their federal tax return.

In addition, farm corporations may also claim 29% of their levy contributions as a qualifying expenditure towards the Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit program.

Find tax filing forms and more information on the SR&ED Tax Credit at SaskBarley.com.

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Upcoming Events

Webinar: 2026 On-Farm Research Results

March 13th

Get Barley Research Insights at Top Crop Summit

The 11th annual summit in Saskatchewan will host growers, agronomists and industry professionals for a one-day event of back-to-back presentations from researchers and other agriculture experts. It’s a day filled with practical agronomic insight on the latest research in Canada – applicable to the 2026 growing season.

Lodging and pre-harvest sprouting both presented challenges to malt barley growers in 2025. Hear Mitchell Japp speak about realistic solutions at the 2026 Saskatoon Top Crop Summit.

Crop Opportunity

March 12th

Western Development Museum (WDM) – North Battleford, SK

Register for WARC’s CropOpp 2026, a one-day event connecting local research to real on-farm decisions that matter. Hear year-end results from regional trials translated into clear, practical takeaways, learn how to confidently use research to guide agronomic choices, and explore timely topics like grain storage costs and losses, spray drone advancements, and key regional ministry updates.

Grounded in west-central Saskatchewan conditions and delivered by trusted researchers, CropOpp 2026 is your opportunity to gain actionable insights that support farm profitability and long-term resilience—don’t miss it.

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All SaskBarley hosted events are complimentary to registered barley producers.

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SaskCrops Looking for Solutions to Recent AAFC Research Staff Reductions & Station Closures

SaskCrops raises concerns over AAFC research staff reductions and station closures, warning of impacts on farmer competitiveness and crop research capacity.

SaskBarley, SaskOats, SaskOilseeds, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, and Sask Wheat are concerned about the impact of recent Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) staffing reductions and research station closures.

SaskBarley commits $145,724 to collaborative barley research

January 13, 2026 (Saskatoon, SK) The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) announced today that it has committed $145,724 to fund barley research over the next five years.

This announcement comes as a welcome addition to 57 other current SaskBarley-funded research projects at the end of last year. This funding builds on the over $13 million SaskBarley has invested in research to date.

2026-27 Recommended Malt Barley Varieties

The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) released its 2026-27 Recommended Malt Barley Varieties List to support growers as they plan for the 2026 season.

The Recommended Barley Varieties List shows where growers and end-users are aligning as the market evolves.

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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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Trends in Barley Varieties to Influence Your 2026 Seeding Plans

What are your neighbours planting—and should you follow suit? This article breaks down the top barley varieties across Saskatchewan and the Prairies, highlights shifting malt and feed trends, and shows how newer varieties (post‑2015) now make up nearly half of seeded acres. If you’re planning your 2026 seeding decisions, this is a must‑read look at yield, standability, disease resistance, and market demand.

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