Winter Barley

Unfortunately we will not be moving forward with the variety as winter hardiness was a concern. We will be trialing other varieties of winter barley.

KWS Higgins Winter Barley
KWS Higgins winter barley is an exciting opportunity for higher yields and double crop options

• Seed early fall for best results - contact us for more information
• European growth style and habit as it is a variety
  • Popular in Europe that has been trialed in Canada
• ​6 row feed type
• Medium height with strong straw and good stand ability  
• Bushel weight will be better vs spring 6 row barley because it matures much sooner and will have moisture to fill vs a spring 6 row barley on dry conditions
• Very early maturity = spread harvest or silage over more time​
• Yield on dry land will be higher than spring seeded barley
• Mildew resistance is rated good
• Rust, scald, leaf spot ratings are medium to good
• Lower FHB disease risk because it flowers very early
  • reduced need for fungicides and less quality risk 
• Winter hardiness will be a challenge for winter barley. To reduce winter risk we recommend:
  • Seed earlier compared to winter wheat or fall rye by a week or more. Call us for more information.
  • Use seed treatments including fungicides and insecticides
    • https://www.grainews.ca/2016/11/28/when-it-comes-to-winter-wheat-seed-treatment-pays 
    • Research paper on winter crops and seed treatments
  • Even seed placement​ so every plant is similar stage
  • Seed 3/4 deep so the crown is not to deep but not shallow either
  • Higher seeding rates may help minimize risk
• ​Get on our bookings list

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The below pictures of KWS Higgins winter barley were taken on July 6 2019

​Barley
Malt Barley:
Malt - Bill Coors 100 Malt Barley - Malt barley contracts with MolsonCoors
Malt - Synergy Malt Barley - Industry standard malt & feed flex barley
Malt - Churchill Malt Barley - 2 row
Malt - Connect Malt Balrey - 2 row
​Malt - Metcalfe Malt Barley - Industry standard malt
Malt - Copeland Malt Barley - Industry standard malt
Malt - AB BrewNet - 2 row malt
​​Malt - Fraser Malt Barley - 2 row malt
​Malt - Bow Malt Barley - Dual use malt and feed and forage barley variety

Feed & Forage Barley
2 Row Feed - Sirish - Top yield and stand ability -  European style
​2 Row Feed - Esma - European style
2 Row Feed - KWS Kellie - European style
​2 Row Feed - Austenson Feed and Forage Barley
2 Row Feed - AB Hauge - Xena parentage, drought resistant
2 Row Feed - Canmore - Xena parentage, strong straw

6 Row Feed - AB Tofield Feed & Forage Barley
6 Row Feed - AB Cattlelac Feed and Forage Barley
6 Row Feed - AB Advantage Feed & Forage Barley
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2 Row Smooth Awn - CDC Renegade Feed & Forage - New!
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​​Winter Barley