Your Guide to Food Grade Barley
The drought of 2021 has emphasized the need for barley buyers to be proactive in securing barley supplies. The malting and brewing industry has utilized direct contract programs with barley growers as a mechanism to maintain a reliable source of supply. Contract … Continue reading “Food Barley Procurement Using Production Contracts” →
Barley is easy to use, delicious, and has amazing health benefits! Learn more about why barley is great in Go Barley’s article, “Why Barley?“ Learn about: Why barley? What is barley? What is a whole grain? Where can I buy … Continue reading “Why Barley?” →
Think Barley would not be possible without our sponsoring organizations. These organizations are dedicated to sharing barley resources to educate others, so let’s get to know them! Meet Steve Edwardson, Executive Administrator for the North Dakota Barley Council. Tell me … Continue reading “Sponsor Spotlight – North Dakota Barley Council” →
Barley is a very versatile grain that’s been used for over 1,000 years. Learn more about barley in the article from Verywell fit. Here are some of the key topics discussed: History Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Allergies Adverse Effects Varieties … Continue reading “Barley: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, & More!” →
Barley is a great source of fiber, which is beneficial for long-term good health. Check out the article below from Organic Facts to learn 10 benefits of eating barley and also different forms of barley nutrition! Here are some of … Continue reading “10 Best Benefits of Barley” →
Think Barley would not be possible without our sponsoring organizations. These organizations are dedicated to sharing barley resources to educate others, so let’s get to know them! Meet Jason Laird, Marketing and Communications Director for Montana Wheat & Barley Committee. … Continue reading “Sponsor Spotlight – Montana Wheat & Barley Committee” →
Here’s 5 quick barley facts from an article by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. Click the link to learn more about the profile of barley! Barley is a short-season, early maturing crop, and is likely the world’s oldest cultivated grain. … Continue reading “Barley Profile” →
Barley straw can benefit the environment by working to keep ponds naturally clear. Read the article from one of our sponsoring organizations, Washington Grain Commission, to see how barley straw is used for algae control in ponds! Learn the answers … Continue reading “Barley Straw Used for Algae Control” →
By Jessie Topp One of the most widely grown cereal grains in the world, barley, has been used as a food and beverage source since ancient times. However, today, its use as a food product is limited. In fact, only … Continue reading “Barley’s Human Health Impact” →
Food safety is important for keeping you healthy and assuring your food last longer. Here’s a few tips to storing barley to keep you safe: Uncooked barley will last longer if stored in a cool, dry area. Properly stored, uncooked … Continue reading “Storing Barley Safely” →