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Tighter Global Supplies Set to Support Canadian Barley Prices in 2026/27 | Global barley supplies are expected to tighten in 2026/27, creating a more supportive outlook for Canadian barley prices. With production forecast to decline across major exporting regions including the EU and Australia, ongoing uncertainty in the Black Sea region, and strong import demand from China, global availability is expected to shrink. While Canadian exports may fall due to smaller domestic production, reduced supply could help strengthen prices after harvest and narrow Canada's discount to competing exporters. | | | | Harvesting Lodged Barley: Tips to Protect Yield and Quality | This practical guide outlines strategies to help producers maximize harvest success in lodged cereals. From choosing the right harvest direction and equipment, to managing grain moisture for safe storage. Learn how to reduce losses, maintain grain quality, and make the most of lodged barley and wheat this harvest season. | | |
| Swathing vs. Straight Combining Barley | Planning your barley harvest? Understanding when to swath and when to straight combine can help protect grain quality and improve harvest efficiency. Explore the benefits, risks, and key considerations of each method to determine what works best for your operation. | | |
| Feed Barley: Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Staging for Weed Control | Do not apply pre-harvest glyphosate to your cereal crops when the grain moisture is above 30% (and NEVER to malt barley!). This could leave unacceptable residue levels and impact the marketability of your grain. Use the thumbnail test to determine whether your grain is at the appropriate stage of maturity. | | |
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The 2026 New Crop Tour kicks off in Saskatoon, August 11 - 13
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre is bringing international barley and malt customers to Saskatoon this week on it's annual Canadian crop tour. The New Crop Tour switches between Saskatchewan and Alberta each year, bringing delegates from Canada's biggest barley export destinations to walk the fields, explore research sites and learn about the story, and the people, behind the quality Canadian barley they demand.
For more information, contact Hayley Stacey at hstacey@cmbtc.com.
| | | | An Exciting Summer of Barley Research | | Supporting research is one way SaskBarley invests in the science that keeps Saskatchewan barley competitive - from the roots up. | |
That's a Wrap!
Did you catch any barley research projects this summer?
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This summer, SaskBarley research was showcased at Agri-ARM field days and crop tours across Saskatchewan, giving growers a firsthand look at the latest agronomic, disease management, and variety research.
From BarleyBin Field Lab projects on PGR's to Fusarium Head Blight research and graduate student-led studies, SaskBarley staff connected with producers throughout the season to share practical insights and discuss the innovations helping advance barley production in the province.
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Congratulations to Priya Dhital:
Best Barley Poster Presentation Award
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Congratulations to Priya Dhital (University of Alberta), this year's recipient the Best Barley Poster Presentation Award, for her poster "Do Plant Growth Regulators Impact Barley Roots?" Pictured here with Dr. Doug Cattani, CSA President, Dhital's research digs into how PGR applications affect root development, a question with real implications for lodging management and standability in barley.
SaskBarley was proud to sponsor the award at the Canadian Society of Soil Science and Canadian Society of Agronomy Joint Annual Meeting, held in Guelph in June.
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SaskBarley Welcomes the MOU on Indian Head and Scott Research Farms | Following Saskatchewan's participation in the federal-provincial-territorial agriculture ministers meeting in Halifax on July 16, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Honourable David Marit, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to explore approaches to support continuity of operations at the Indian Head and Scott Research Farms. | | | |
Learn about the Harvest Sample Program | If you missed our June webinar with the Canadian Grain Commission, watch to learn how a simple grain sample can provide valuable insights for your farm while supporting Canada’s grain industry. Learn how this free program works, the grading and quality information you'll receive, and key submission deadlines for 2026. | | | |
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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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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