2023 Barley Federal Policy Priorities
Read about the 2023 Federal Policy Priorities from the National Barley Growers Association that includes the Farm Bill & Crop Insurance, Appropriations for FY2024, and Trade & Supply Chain.
Author: Think Barley
Understanding Barley Genetics Through Drought Stress
The primary barley growing regions in 2021 experienced more drought than normal. Learn about how prolonged drought periods, like the one in 2021, are used to better understand barley genetics in an article from the American Malting Barley Association. https://ambainc.org/news-details.php?id=6476205a1716d
Dogs & Barley
Barley is packed with vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for both human and pet health. Learn more about adding barley to your dog’s diet in this article by MasterClass! https://www.masterclass.com/articles/can-dogs-eat-barley
Barley Planting Progress
The 2023 planting progress for barley was off to a slow start, but has been catching up now in the late spring/early summer. Learn more about the progress updates through radio clips from the USDA and blog post from the … Continue reading “Barley Planting Progress” →
Cooking Barley & Recipes
Barley is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins and is delicious! Learn more in this article from A Couple Cooks about how to cook barley and recipes to try!
Barley Grain Uses
Learn about how barley grain has a variety of uses from brewing to bread in this article from Epic Gardening.
Barley Situation for North Dakota
Learn more about the barley situation and outlook for North Dakota in the recent report from the North Dakota Barley Council.
Why Barley is a Vital Commodity
Learn more about why barley is a vital commodity in an article from Commodity.com!
Barley vs Wheat
Barley and wheat are two of the major crops used for both human and animal consumption. While they may look similar at a glance, they are different in how they’re processed, used, nutrition, and health effects. Learn more about the … Continue reading “Barley vs Wheat” →
2023 Barley Sector Meeting
The U.S. Grains Council held their Barley Sector meeting last month to discuss barley crop production updates, barley updates from other countries, and organization updates. Here are a few notes from the meeting covering the barley crop production update, and … Continue reading “2023 Barley Sector Meeting” →