Idaho Barley Commission

10/05/2026

Don’t forget! Our newest podcast episode is live! It's not too late to click the link below and give it a listen! 🎧🌾

Join us as we sit down with Anna Lickley with the Idaho State Depar...

10/02/2026

The October 1, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report is now available:

Email from Idaho Barley Commission   Idaho Grain Market Report October 1, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report October 1, 2026 (click here for PDF version) ANNOUNCEMENTS / UPCOMING SEMINARS / NEWS The 2026

10/01/2026

The September 30 USDA Small Grains Report is out, and we now have the numbers for Idaho’s 2026 barley crop. 🌾

Idaho harvested 38 million bushels of barley from 380,000 acres, averaging 100 bushels per acre. Idaho accounted for 32.9% of U.S. barley production, remaining No. 1 in the nation for the past 11 years!

📊 See the full 2026 Idaho barley crop stats PDF, and check out the USDA’s full Small Grains Summary through the link below.

https://linktr.ee/idahobarley

09/28/2026

Ep. 6 NOW AVAILABLE🎧

Join us as we sit down with Anna Lickley with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Farm & Ranch Center to talk about one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of the future of agriculture: the mental health and well-being of the people who make it possible. From long hours and financial pressures to unpredictable weather, isolation, family dynamics and the responsibility of maintaining an operation for the next generation, farming and ranching come with unique challenges. 🌾

We also discuss rural mental health, the importance of starting conversations, and Buck the Trend, an upcoming mental health forum designed specifically for Idaho farmers and ranchers. Anna shares insight into the tools and conversations that can help producers, families and rural communities support one another. 💚

We take a broader look at sustainability in agriculture and what happens when we apply that same concept to the people behind the operation. Because a farm or ranch can't truly be sustainable if the people running it aren't.

Whether you're involved in agriculture or simply want to better understand the challenges facing rural communities, this episode offers an important reminder that taking care of ourselves and each other is part of taking care of agriculture.

📅 New episodes drop monthly. You don't want to miss what's next!

🎧 Click the link below to tune in on the platform of your choice:

https://linktr.ee/idahobarley

09/26/2026

The Fall 2026 issue of Idaho Grain Producers Association Magazine is here! 🍂🌾

This issue features stories and updates from across Idaho’s grain industry, including the 2026 harvest, farmer wellbeing, water and hydropower, the Farm Bill, drought planning, wheat demand and more. The Idaho Barley Commission also has a few pages highlighting the latest from the barley industry. Swipe to explore the Idaho Barley Commission pages! 📖

🔗Read the Fall issue at the link below!

https://www.idahograin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IG_Fall26_Web.pdf?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaendLrVJS_WOas6ffiNofG6ldEYPejqGk5V1-Ztvd5MnU4eH_DOq5ANjnKw_A_aem_KCg3oV0_Ix0ZY09vYRDJtw

09/25/2026

The September 24, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report is now available:

Email from Idaho Barley Commission   Idaho Grain Market Report September 24, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report September 24, 2026 (click here for color version) Idaho Grain Market Report September 24, 20

09/22/2026

🎧 Did you miss Episode 5 of Beyond Barley? It’s not too late to catch up! 🌾

In Episode 5 of the Beyond Barley Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jared Spackman, the Idaho Barley Commission Endowed Barley Agronomist at the University of Idaho, to take a closer look at the research helping Idaho barley growers make informed decisions.

From nutrient management, yield and crop quality to irrigation, grower education and this summer’s cereal field days, Jared shares insight into the work being done to better understand Idaho barley production. 🌾🔬

We also dive into the differences between growing barley for malt, feed and food, explore opportunities for Idaho food barley, and discuss some of the biggest questions researchers are working to answer for the future of the industry.

Whether you're a barley grower, agriculture professional, student, or simply interested in what happens behind the scenes of barley production, this episode offers a look at the science, research and people helping move Idaho barley forward.

🎧 Click the link below to listen on the platform of your choice:
https://linktr.ee/idahobarley

Learn more about Dr. Jared Spackman and his work at the University of Idaho: https://www.uidaho.edu/people/jspackman

📅 New episodes drop monthly. You don't want to miss what's next!

09/14/2026

09/04/2026

The September 3, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report is now available:

Email from Idaho Barley Commission   Idaho Grain Market Report September 3, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report September 3, 2026 (click here for color version) Idaho Grain Market Report September 3, 2026

08/21/2026

The August 20, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report is now available:

Email from Idaho Barley Commission   Idaho Grain Market Report August 20, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report August 20, 2026 (click here for color version) Idaho Grain Market Report August 20, 2026 (click