The BarleyBin e-Newsletter: December 2024

This e-Newsletter is brought to you by SaskBarley

December Market Report: Policy Risks & Price Impacts for Saskatchewan Producers

Discover how policy uncertainty in the US could impact Saskatchewan barley prices in 2024. Learn about market risks, feed grain dynamics, and strategies for managing volatility in this month's edition of the Barley Market Report.

2025 Recommended Malt Varieties Released

The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre's recommended malt barley varieties for 2025 include:

AAC Connect
CDC Fraser
CDC Churchill
AAC Synergy
CDC Copeland

These are carefully selected based on the strength of each variety’s agronomic traits and malting characteristics, as well as market demand.

The Paradox of Choice: Trends in Barley Varieties for 2025

Mitchell Japp, Research & Extension Manager for SaskBarley explores the trends in barley production by variety ahead of the 2025-26 growing year. Review the uptake and decline of the top 6 varieties in both the malt and feed barley categories before you make your variety selection this year.

Crop Rotation Survey Of Saskatchewan Farmers

️Prairie farmers are invited to take part in the Crop Rotation Survey this winter. The findings will inform policies that acknowledge farmers' contributions to agricultural sustainability.

Completed surveys qualify for up to $200 in compensation.

Take Survey

Upcoming Events

January 8, 2025 @ 1 PM

Webinar

Topic: Threats to No-Till Progress

In #3 of the Sustaining Barley webinar series, Dr. Charles Geddes, Research Scientist at AAFC, and Dr. Alan Dyer, Professor of Cereal Pathology at Montana State University, examine threats to the progress of adoption of no-till farming in barley production systems.

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January 14 - 15, 2025

Saskatoon, SK

SaskBarley's AGM is Day 1 at 2PM

Registered producers are invited to attend the SaskBarley AGM at the Sask Crops Forum, January 14 & 15, 2025, at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Experience an exciting program featuring a lineup of dynamic speakers alongside the Saskatchewan Crop Commissions’ annual general meetings, plus plenty of networking opportunities!

*All voting is in person this year.*

Submit a Resolution

Join us for our winter extension meetings in partnership with SaskOilseeds.

February 4, 5, 11, & 12

Various Locations

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All SaskBarley hosted events are complimentary to registered barley producers.

In Case You Missed It...

Call for Resolutions: SaskBarley Annual General Meeting

SaskBarley is now accepting resolutions for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sask Crops Forum in Saskatoon - January 14, 2025 at 2 PM. Resolutions provide a vital platform for registered barley producers to influence the future direction of our organization and the barley sector.

Submit a Resolution

Spotlight on Innovation: Meet SaskBarley's 2024 Scholarship Recipients

The 2024 SaskBarley Scholarship Program has recognized three exceptional students dedicated to advancing barley research in Canada. Congratulations to:

Sheila Andrade, PhD, University of Saskatchewan
Suman Bagale, MSc, University of Alberta
Jessa Fox, Undergraduate, University of Saskatchewan

BarleyBin LIVE Recording Now Available

If you missed the BarleyBin LIVE at The Dam Smokehouse in Nipawin last week, you can watch the recorded live stream on our YouTube channel @SaskBarley.

Dr. Aaron Beattie, Dr. Kelly Turkington and Chris Holzapfel covered a variety of barley production topics and answered producer questions on new varieties, FHB management and PGR research.

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Find the latest news and announcements at SaskBarley.com.

Our office will be closed December 24, 2024 to January 2, 2025.

See you in the new year!

BarleyBin Field Lab: Discover data-driven insights for your operation!

The BarleyBin Field Lab gives growers a valuable opportunity to participate in agronomist assisted, large-scale on farm field research that provides insights into production challenges and agronomic opportunities unique to them.

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