USA: Recommended malting barley varieties for 2007
The American Malting Barley Association, Inc. (AMBA) announced February 9, its recommended malting barley varieties for planting in 2007, listed in alphabetical order. When delivered to market in pure carlots of sound, bright, plump, low moisture barley in an acceptable protein range, they may command premium prices over feed barley. Growers are encouraged to contact their local elevator, grain handler or processor to gauge market demand for any variety grown in their region prior to seeding. 2006 crop plantings by variety are included at the end of this announcement.
Changes from 2006: The two-rows, CDC Copeland, Conrad, and Craft have been added to the list.
Recommended Six-Row Malting Barley Varieties
Variety Year* Variety Year*
Drummond 2002 Robust 1984
Excel 1990 Stander 1995
Foster 1997 Stellar-ND 2006
Lacey 2000 Tradition 2004
Legacy 2001
Recommended Two-Row Malting Barley Varieties
Variety Year* Variety Year*
AC Metcalfe 2005 Conrad 2007
B1202 1993 Craft 2007
CDC Copeland 2007 Harrington 1989
Conlon 2000 Merit 2000
CDC Copeland, a two-row developed at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, was evaluated and listing requested by AMBA member International Malting Co.
Conrad, a two-row developed by Busch Agricultural Resources Inc. was evaluated and listing requested by AMBA member Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Craft a two-row developed by Montana State University was evaluated and listing requested by AMBA member Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. for use in specialty markets.
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