Articles Library

Year

Month

Newly Available - 2024 Barley Production and Quality of Western Canadian Malting Barley Report

Growing malting barley in 2025? This new report from Canadian Grain Commission presents valuable information that helps making decisions for 2025 malt barley crop. 

Barley Sustainability Survey

The Barley Benchmark is an opportunity to share your farming practices and ensure Canadian malting barley continues to lead on the global stage. By taking our short survey, you’ll help build a trusted resource that rep…

Malt barley – Recommended varieties and agronomic considerations

The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) recommended list provides producers with an indication of which malting barley varieties have the greatest potential for selection and marketing.

Core Breeding Agreements Promotion

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC).

How To Choose Seed Treatment

A common question in spring is whether to treat seed or not. While seed treatment cannot improve seed quality, it can preserve quality. Preserving seed quality can help with plant establishment, especially in challenging…

Variety Selection using the seed guide – 2025

The greatly anticipated Alberta Seed Guide has arrived in producer mailboxes, and growers will be scouring the tables to see the latest, greatest options for the next growing season.