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AMBA Recommended Malting Barley Varieties for 2018
At their December 13, 2017, meeting, the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) Board of Directors approved a list of recommended malting barley varieties for 2018. The full list of recommended malting barley varieties for 2018 is as follows: Two-Rows AAC Synergy ABI Voyager AC Metcalfe CDC Copeland Charles* Conlon Conrad Endeavor* Expedition Explorer Harrington Hockett…
North Dakota State University Barley Field School July 18-21, 2017
This is an excellent event to attend if you want to learn about the larger nation-wide malting barley industry. Many Michiganders have taken the trip and have learned a lot!
MSU Malting Barley Field Day at the Kellogg Biological Station June 28
On Wednesday, June 28th, we have the unique opportunity to showcase nearly 60 spring and winter malting barley varieties that have been planted at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners.
UESMBN- A Coordinated Variety Trial for Spring Malting Barley
Last year the Guild’s Research and Variety Committee met in Denver. We discussed some of the challenges that Craft Maltsters face. One challenge is the lack regionally adapted barley varieties. Another challenge is the lack of information about which current barley varieties may grow successfully in a particular region. Like Maine or Michigan. At this meeting Rich…