Ontario Grain Farmer March 2021

Some locations experienced snow in May (Figure 1) and lodging issues close to harvest demonstrating what these varieties can really do even under stressful conditions. These winter barley registration trials will continue in 2021 with the hopes of having some varieties registered in time for fall 2021 planting. Another trial conducted at the Harrow Research station by Dr. Eric Page, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) also found very promising results amongst the winter barley lines tested. Yields in this study ranged from 132 bu/ac up to 177 bu/ac with approximately 90 lbs of N applied per acre. ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 13 MARCH 2021 Pathways to Agri-Food Scholarships IT PAYS to Study Ag CABEF is a registered charity (#828593731RR0001). For more information on all registered charities in Canada under the Income Tax Act , please visit: Canada Revenue Agency, www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities. 5096 01.21 CABEF awards seven $2,500 scholarships annually to Canadian students who are entering or currently pursuing an agricultural related program full-time at a Canadian college, university or apprenticeship (trade) institution. NOW EASIER TO APPLY WITH OUR NEW ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. Apply by: April 30, 2021 Apply at: cabef.org @CABEFoundation @CABEF2021 TABLE 2: AVERAGE WINTER BARLEY YIELDS AT AAFC, HARROW IN 2020. Entry Average yield (bu/ac) Common No. 1 135 Test 1 132 Test 2 144 Test 3 145 Test 4 176 Test 5 177 Test 6 141 Test 7 167 When it comes to harvesting winter barley, much of the same practices used for spring barley can be applied here. However, if you are growing for malt it is important to get that crop harvested in good time to ensure the highest quality standards can be met. For those farmers who are interested in double cropping soybeans after winter barley is harvested, the same practices that are used for planting soybeans after winter wheat can be followed. While new genetics are quite promising, the market for winter barley can be a challenge. It is recommended that you know EXACTLY where your crop is going to go or how you are going to market it before you even plant it. Contacting your local elevator or seed dealer is a great starting point. Joanna Follings is the cereals specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. l