Latest News from SaskBarley
We’re keeping you updated with the latest SaskBarley news, research, and industry developments.
Press Releases from SaskBarley
SaskCrops Looking for Solutions to Recent AAFC Research Staff Reductions & Station Closures
AAFC research cuts and station closures put vital crop research—and farmer competitiveness—at risk. SaskCrops is working with partners to find solutions and protect research capacity.
SaskBarley commits $145,724 to collaborative barley research
SaskBarley has committed $145,724 to fund barley research over the next five years.
SaskBarley Announces 2025 Graduate Scholarship Recipients, Expands Program with Labatt Partnership
The SaskBarley, in partnership with Labatt, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 SaskBarley Scholarship Program, supporting graduate students whose research advances barley production, sustainability, and end-use innovation in Canada.
Canadian Barley Research Coalition invests $1.15 million in barley breeding to drive innovation and sustainability
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) is pleased to announce an investment of $1,148,900 over three years in a Core Barley Breeding Agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Farm groups call on Federal Government to create Export Sales Reporting Program
Based on a recent study, APAS and SaskCrops call on the Federal Government for the creation of an Export Sales Reporting program, so Canadian farmers have timely access to sales and export data.
SaskBarley’s Annual General Meeting: Call for Resolutions, Annual Report and Agenda
SaskBarley is now accepting resolutions for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sask Crops Forum in Saskatoon – January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM.
CBRC commits $1.8 million to CDC barley breeding activities
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) announced today it will provide $1.8 million in funding over three years to the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC), to extend the core breeding agreement and support the development of varieties with improved agronomics, disease resistance and end-use quality.
SaskBarley welcomes new and returning directors to the Board
Returning to the Board are Maurice Berry of Carievale, SK and Cody Glenn of Climax, SK. New Director, Bernie McClean of Glaslyn, SK will complete the board of six. Their four-year terms will officially begin immediately following SaskBarley’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 14, 2026.
SaskCrops Looking for Solutions to Recent AAFC Research Staff Reductions & Station Closures
AAFC research cuts and station closures put vital crop research—and farmer competitiveness—at risk. SaskCrops is working with partners to find solutions and protect research capacity.
SaskBarley commits $145,724 to collaborative barley research
SaskBarley has committed $145,724 to fund barley research over the next five years.
SaskBarley Announces 2025 Graduate Scholarship Recipients, Expands Program with Labatt Partnership
The SaskBarley, in partnership with Labatt, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 SaskBarley Scholarship Program, supporting graduate students whose research advances barley production, sustainability, and end-use innovation in Canada.
Canadian Barley Research Coalition invests $1.15 million in barley breeding to drive innovation and sustainability
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) is pleased to announce an investment of $1,148,900 over three years in a Core Barley Breeding Agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Farm groups call on Federal Government to create Export Sales Reporting Program
Based on a recent study, APAS and SaskCrops call on the Federal Government for the creation of an Export Sales Reporting program, so Canadian farmers have timely access to sales and export data.
SaskBarley’s Annual General Meeting: Call for Resolutions, Annual Report and Agenda
SaskBarley is now accepting resolutions for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sask Crops Forum in Saskatoon – January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM.
CBRC commits $1.8 million to CDC barley breeding activities
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) announced today it will provide $1.8 million in funding over three years to the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC), to extend the core breeding agreement and support the development of varieties with improved agronomics, disease resistance and end-use quality.
SaskBarley welcomes new and returning directors to the Board
Returning to the Board are Maurice Berry of Carievale, SK and Cody Glenn of Climax, SK. New Director, Bernie McClean of Glaslyn, SK will complete the board of six. Their four-year terms will officially begin immediately following SaskBarley’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 14, 2026.
