In a normal summer, in partnership with our stakeholders, the CMBTC would typically host a new crop tour with customers from around the world. During the tour, we would generally visit farms in Alberta or Saskatchewan, check out malting barley research plots, and visit other points along the value chain such as an elevator, a […]
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CMBTC Issues 2021-22 Recommended Malting Barley Varieties List
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has issued its list of recommended malting barley varieties for the 2021-22 marketing year. The list identifies varieties that hold the most promise for producers in terms of selection and marketability based on current acceptance in the market place. All of the varieties have been pilot tested at […]
Harvest Progress Update
2020 Malting Barley Harvest Quality Update The barley harvest has all but wrapped up, and this year’s malt barley crop in western Canada will rate as one of the better quality crops in the last ten years with excellent plump kernels, high test weight and protein levels in the 11-13.5% range with a low incidence of […]
HARVEST PROGRESS UPDATE
Official harvest progress by Province: As of October 13, Alberta barley harvest is estimated at 97.8% complete (source AB Ag). As of October 12, Saskatchewan barley harvest is estimated at 100% complete (source SK Ag). As of October 13 , Manitoba barley harvest is estimated at 99% complete (source MB Ag).
HARVEST PROGRESS UPDATE
Official harvest progress by Province: As of October 6, Alberta barley harvest is estimated at 94% complete (source AB Ag). As of October 5, Saskatchewan barley harvest is estimated at 99% complete (source SK Ag). As of October 6, Manitoba barley harvest is estimated at 99% complete (source MB Ag).
Canadian Beer Day
Its October 7th, which means its Canadian Beer Day! Tip one back and check out the following videos posted on the Beer Canada You Tube channel. In addition to this year’s Canadian Beer Day video, see also videos that provide an overview of the malting and brewing processes, as well as a variety of beer […]
Harvest progress update
Official harvest progress by Province: As of September 29, Alberta barley harvest is estimated at 82% complete (source AB Ag). South – 97.2% Central – 81.7% North East – 80.0% North West – 63.0% Peace – 44.3% As of September 28, Saskatchewan barley harvest is estimated at 98% complete (source SK Ag). As of September […]
Harvest Progress Update
Official harvest progress by Province: As of Sep 22, Alberta barley harvest is estimated at 66% complete (source AB Ag). South – 93% Central – 62.1% North East – 52.8% North West – 46.0% Peace – 26.4% As of September 22, Manitoba barley harvest is estimated at 95% complete (source MB Ag). Southwest – 95-100%; […]
CMBTC Harvest Progress Report – September 21, 2020
Official harvest progress by province: As of Sep 15, Alberta barley harvest is estimated at 47% complete (source AB Ag). As of September 14, Manitoba barley harvest is estimated at 92% complete (source MB Ag). As of Sep 14, Saskatchewan barley harvest is estimated at 72% complete (source SK Ag) Barley harvest is advancing quickly […]
CMBTC Harvest Progress Report – September 3, 2020
HIGHLIGHTS As of Sep. 3rd, 35-40% of the barley harvest is complete across the Prairies. Some areas like southern Alberta are almost finished, while others, like northern Alberta, have yet to begin. Many areas reporting above average yields to date, although parts of Saskatchewan that were dry this year, and areas in Alberta that were […]
