SaskBarley Opens 2026 Scholarship Program, Continues Partnership with Labatt
SaskBarley and Labatt have extended their partnership for a second year to offer graduate scholarships supporting barley research in Canada.
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The latest news and announcements from the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley).
BarleyBin Field Lab Program Grows in 2026 with 14 On-Farm Trials Across Saskatchewan
With a total of 14 trials across Saskatchewan this year, barley producers continue to show strong interest in on-farm research as SaskBarley’s BarleyBin Field Lab program continues to grow.
A new vision for wheat and barley plant breeding for Western Canada.
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition joined stakeholders directly engaged in wheat and barley plant breeding in Western Canada in Winnipeg, MB to co-develop a shared vision of the optimal future of Western Canadian wheat and barley plant breeding.
SaskBarley Invests in Targeted Research Through BMBRI Partnership
SaskBarley is investing $64,643 in applied barley research over the next year through the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI), supporting projects focused on improving malt quality, agronomic performance, and crop resilience.
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.