The Barley Bin

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Welcome to the BarleyBin, brought to you by SaskBarley. Our goal is to bring you right inside the Barley Bin. Not a hopper bin, or bin with in-floor augers. The kind you spend a bit of time shoveling, getting itchy, but it’s worth it for the satisfaction. The pint or steak at the end. Or a golden nugget you sometimes find uncovering itchy topics. Find more barley production resources and research results at BarleyBin.ca and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X @SaskBarley.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Evolution of Disease Research Part 2: The Turning Point

    In this episode of the BarleyBin Podcast, host Mitchell Japp explores the turning point in Western Canadian barley disease management — the rise of Fusarium head blight (FHB). By the late 1990s, Prairie researchers had built solid tools for managing root and leaf diseases. Then FHB spread aggressively — and for malting barley farmers, it wasn't just a yield problem. A field could look great, yield well, and still get rejected at the elevator because of DON levels. Disease had become a market access issue. Hear from leading researchers Dr. Kelly Turkington (AAFC Lacombe), Dr. Randy Kutcher (University of Saskatchewan), and Dr. James Tucker (AAFC Brandon), along with Saskatchewan farmer Zenneth Faye, as they share how the barley industry fought back — through resistant varieties like AAC Connect, evidence-based fungicide timing, and integrated management strategies. This is the story of how researchers gave farmers options when they needed them most. Part 2 of a mini-series on barley disease management.

    14 min
  2. The Evolution of Disease Research Part 1: Roots of Resistance

    MAY 8

    The Evolution of Disease Research Part 1: Roots of Resistance

    This episode of SaskBarley’s BarleyBin is the first in a three-part series on the past, present, and future of barley disease research. We explore the foundations of barley disease research, how it has changed over time, and why it remains important for producers, agronomists, and the barley industry today. The conversation highlights the role of research and collaboration in supporting stronger barley production and shaping the future of the sector. Follow SaskBarley on social media for more updates, and find more barley production resources at barleybin.ca. Part 2 of a mini-series on barley disease management.

    18 min

  3. 10/20/2023

    2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Thomas Sunderland

    In the following 4 episodes of The Barley Bin podcast, we feature all four 2023 SaskBarley Director Elections candidates. They address challenges like underutilized malt barley markets, they emphasize vital promotions and they discuss industry insights. The candidates share how they each advocate for a diverse, experienced board, expressing eagerness to contribute to SaskBarley’s initiatives. Listen now for more candidate perspectives and decide who you’re voting for!

    11 min

  4. 10/20/2023

    2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Matt Enns

    In the following 4 episodes of The Barley Bin podcast, we feature all four 2023 SaskBarley Director Elections candidates. They address challenges like underutilized malt barley markets, they emphasize vital promotions and they discuss industry insights. The candidates share how they each advocate for a diverse, experienced board, expressing eagerness to contribute to SaskBarley’s initiatives. Listen now for more candidate perspectives and decide who you’re voting for!

    19 min

  5. 10/20/2023

    2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Chad Ferguson

    In the following 4 episodes of The Barley Bin podcast, we feature all four 2023 SaskBarley Director Elections candidates. They address challenges like underutilized malt barley markets, they emphasize vital promotions and they discuss industry insights. The candidates share how they each advocate for a diverse, experienced board, expressing eagerness to contribute to SaskBarley’s initiatives. Listen now for more candidate perspectives and decide who you’re voting for!

    13 min

  6. 10/20/2023

    2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Gordon Moellenbeck

    In the following 4 episodes of The Barley Bin podcast, we feature all four 2023 SaskBarley Director Elections candidates. They address challenges like underutilized malt barley markets, they emphasize vital promotions and they discuss industry insights. The candidates share how they each advocate for a diverse, experienced board, expressing eagerness to contribute to SaskBarley’s initiatives. Listen now for more candidate perspectives and decide who you’re voting for!

    16 min
  7. Barley Bin Special Series - Part 3: CDC Churchill - The future of Canadian malting barley

    07/18/2023

    Barley Bin Special Series - Part 3: CDC Churchill - The future of Canadian malting barley

    Welcome to a special edition of the Barley Bin podcast!   Usually, our goal with this podcast is to bring you right inside the barley bin. But today, we’re going to do something a little different – we’re taking you on a trip back through time, deep into Canadian barley history.   In parts 1 and 2, we heard about the development of Harrington, the first two-row malting barley variety to come out of a Canadian breeding program, and the varieties that followed it in subsequent decades, most notably AC Metcalfe, which seemed to satisfy demands of farmers and maltsters/brewers at the time of its release in the late 1990s.   But in the early 2000s, everything was about to change again – marking more challenges ahead for our breeders. Welcome to Part 3 of this special edition of the Barley Bin: CDC Churchill - The future of Canadian malting barley

    11 min
  8. Barley Bin Special Series - Part 2: AC Metcalfe & CDC Copeland - Life after Harrington

    07/18/2023

    Barley Bin Special Series - Part 2: AC Metcalfe & CDC Copeland - Life after Harrington

    Welcome to another a special edition of the Barley Bin podcast!   Usually, our goal with this podcast is to bring you right inside the barley bin. But today, we’re going to do something a little different – we’re taking you on a trip back through time, deep into Canadian barley history. In part 1, we heard about the development of Harrington, the first two-row malting barley variety to come out of a Canadian breeding program. This was also the variety that put Canada on the map as a trusted global supplier of malting barley. In today’s episode, we are going to delve into life after Harrington. Join us as we dive in and get itchy.

    13 min
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Welcome to the BarleyBin, brought to you by SaskBarley. Our goal is to bring you right inside the Barley Bin. Not a hopper bin, or bin with in-floor augers. The kind you spend a bit of time shoveling, getting itchy, but it’s worth it for the satisfaction. The pint or steak at the end. Or a golden nugget you sometimes find uncovering itchy topics. Find more barley production resources and research results at BarleyBin.ca and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X @SaskBarley.

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  • Creator
    SaskBarley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SaskBarley
  • Show Website
    The Barley Bin