Background Information
• Trial sites included comparison of both malt and feed barley varieties.
• Variety registration dates ranged from 2009-2021.
• All malting barley varieties utilized in these trials, except CDC Bow, are currently on the CMBTC recommended list.
• All other management practices were kept the same across the entire field.
Results
Reviewing the 2025 growing season data only, the results indicate that high yields are achievable
in difficult growing conditions with all varieties tested. At all sites, the most recently released varieties were the
highest yielding, but differences were only significant at one site (2025-BV02). At this site, CDC Durango yielded
14 bu/ac more than CDC Austenson and would increase net profit by *$60/ac. These are preliminary results and
variety performance differs by location and year. MCA plans to continue this trial next year.
*Feed barley price – $4.32. Difference in seed price is not included in calculation.