Insights and Stories on Barley

Aug. 14, 2025 at 3:04 pm CDT

Total world coarse grain production in 2025/26 is forecast to be up by 25 million tonnes from earlier estimates, largely due to increased corn production in the United States, according to the latest Feed Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released Aug. 14.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jul. 24, 2025 at 11:43 am CDT

Weak demand continues to hamper prices for feed barley and wheat, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jul. 10, 2025 at 1:02 pm CDT

Seasonal weakness and recent rains across the Prairies pressured feed grain prices according to a Moose Jaw-based trader.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jul. 4, 2025 at 3:40 pm CDT

Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jul. 3, 2025 at 1:27 pm CDT

Canadian farmers planted their smallest barley crop in eight years in 2025, with tightening supplies likely going forward.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin