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.
Press Release
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.
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).
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.
Labatt and SaskBarley launch new scholarship supporting barley research in Canada
SaskBarley and Labatt have partnered to launch a new graduate scholarship supporting barley research in Canada. Learn how this $10,000 annual investment is advancing barley production and supporting future researchers.
Nominations now open for SaskBarley Board of Directors
The nomination period is now open for three positions on the SaskBarley Board of Directors. The nomination period runs from June 2 to September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon).