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Barley is an annual cereal grain used primarily for livestock feed, forage, and malting. Barley grain has a similar nutrient profile to corn making it a valuable and versatile feed grain. Spring Barley seed is planted early in the spring and prefers well-drained, fertile soils for optimum production (avoid ground that had corn as the previous crop). We have field-tested organic, 2-row, and 6-row barley seed varieties for sale online that fit the diverse needs of producers.
| Variety | Type | Maturity | Height (in) | Straw Strength | Use | Awns/Rachilla Hairs | Grain Protein % | Powdery Mildew | DON | 2025 Yield (bu/A) | Avg. Yield 3-yr (bu/A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic MN-Equinox 6-Row Winter Barley | 6-Row | Early | Med | Below Avg | Feed | Awned | ID | ID | ID | 107.4* | ID |
| ND Genesis 2-Row Spring Barley | 2-Row Spring | Med | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage/Malt | Semi-Smooth Long | 11.9 | 5 | 3 | 122.8 | 111.0 |
| Lavina Forage Barley | 2-Row Spring | Med | Med-Tall | Strong | Forage | Awnless | ID | ID | ID | ID | ID |
| Organic Lavina Forage Barley | 2-Row Spring | Med | Med-Tall | Strong | Forage | Awnless | ID | ID | ID | ID | ID |
| Organic Quest 6-Row Spring Barley | 6-Row Spring | Early | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage/Malt | Semi-Smooth Short | 13.4 | 6 | 2 | 12.4.0 | 105.5 |
| Robust 6-Row Spring Barley | 6-Row Spring | Early | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage | Semi-Smooth Short | 13.5 | 6 | 7 | 114.1 | 103.2 |
| ND Treasure Spring Barley | 6-Row Spring | Med | Short | Strong | Feed/Forage | Smooth Short | 12.5 | 6 | 6 | 137.6 | 121.0 |
| Royal Forage Barley | 6-Row | Early | Short | Strong | Feed/Forage | ID | ID | ID | ID | ID | ID |
| Organic Lacey 6-Row Spring Barley | 6-Row | Med | Med | Strong | Feed/Foage/Malt | Smooth | 13.4 | 6 | 5 | 126.5 | 114.3 |
| MN-Equinox 6-Row Winter Barley | 6-Row | Early | Med | Below Avg | Feed | Awned | ID | ID | ID | 107.4* | ID |
| KWS Orbit 6-Row Winter Barley | 6-Row Winter | Med | Tall | Very Strong | Feed/Forage | Awned | ID | ID | 6 | ID | ID |
Seeding Rates for Small Grains 2023
UMN Winter Barley: Emerging Crop
Fall Planting Date Trials and Winter Survivability, University of Minnesota Extension
Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by Albert Lea Seed. Contact malting operations before planting barley to market.
ID (Organic)
Moorhead, MN (Malt Plant)
ID, MT, ND (Grain Elevators)
Jessica.newman@anheuser-busch.com
Colorado, Delaware, Wisconsin
https://proximitymalt.com/
John Anderson
John.A@proximitymalt.com
414-755-8388
Preferred Varieties: LCS Violetta, LCS Genie
Shakopee, MN
(952) 445-1431
rahrcorporation.com
Contact name: Ron Volpi
rvolpi@rahr.com
Contract Method: Pre-contract
Preferred Varieties: AAC Synergy, Pinnacle, Explorer, Lacey
Chilton, WI
(920) 849-7711
www.briess.com
Contact name: Joe Tulius
Joe.tulius@briess.com
Contract Method: Pre-contract, spot market
Preferred Varieties: ACC Synergy, Pinnacle
Detroit Lakes, MN
(218) 844-6258
www.maltwerks.com
Contact name: Randy Peterson / Kaj Peterson
randy@maltwerks.com
kaj@maltwerks.com
Contract Method: spot market
Preferred Varieties: ACC Synergy
Milwaukee, WI
844-546-6258
https://malteuropmaltingco.com/en
Contract Method: Pre-contract, spot market
Preferred Varieties: Mayflower, Voyager
Crookston, MN
701-203-3358
www.verticalmalt.com
Contact name: Adam Wagner
Contract Method: does not purchase
Preferred Varieties: ND Genesis, ACC Synergy
Bismark, ND
701-595-3388
https://twotrackmalting.com
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