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$21.00 / 48lb Bushel Bag
We supply barley varieties for any organic or non-GMO production system. Whether you need two-row, six-row, malting, feed, forage, or milling-specific varieties, we source the best-adapted public and private genetics to meet your production goals.
| Variety | Type | Maturity | Height (in) | Straw Strength | Use | Awns/Rachilla Hairs | Protein % | Plump % | Scab | 2022 Yield | Avg. Yield 3-yr (bu) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robust 6-Row Spring Barley | 6-Row Spring | Early | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage | Semi-Smooth Short | 11.8 | 93 | 7 | 96 | 83.7 |
| Organic Quest 6-Row Spring Barley | 6-Row Spring | Early | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage/Malt | Semi-Smooth Short | 13.3 | 93 | 5 | 102 | 88.2 |
| Organic Robust 6-Row Spring Barley | 6-Row Spring | Early | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage | Semi-Smooth Short | 11.8 | 93 | 7 | 96 | 83.7 |
| ND Genesis 2-Row Spring Barley | 2-Row Spring | Med | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage/Malt | Semi-Smooth Long | 11.2 | 96 | 5 | 105 | 92.7 |
| Organic ND Genesis 2-Row Spring Barley | 2-Row Spring | Med | Med | Avg | Feed/Forage/Malt | Semi-Smooth Long | 11.2 | 96 | 5 | 105 | 92.7 |
| Hays Forage Barley | 2-Row Spring | Late | Med-Tall | Strong | Forage | Awnless | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Organic SB151 6-Row Winter Barley | 6-Row Winter | Early | Med | Strong | Feed/Forage | Smooth | ID | ID | ID | ID | ID |
| Organic MN-Equinox 6-Row Winter Barley | 6-Row Winter | Early | Med | Below Avg | Feed | Rough Long | ID | ID | ID | ID | ID |
| KWS Orbit 6-Row Winter Barley | 6-Row Winter | Med | Tall | Very Strong | Feed/Forage | Awned | ID | ID | 6 | ID | ID |
| LCS Violetta 2-Row Winter Barley | 2-Row Winter | Early | Short | Very Strong | Feed/Malt | Awned | ID | ID | 2 | 92 | ID |
| LCS Calypso 2-Row Winter Barley | 2-Row Winter | Med | Tall | Avg | Feed/Malt | Rough Long | ID | ID | 2 | ID | ID |
Seeding Rates for Small Grains 2023
Planting Guidelines for Small Grains
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
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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