Winter Barley Variety Trial

Authors

Heather Darby, University of Vermont
Hillary Emick, University of Vermont
Henry Blair, University of Vermont
Rory Malone, University of Vermont

Abstract

With the development of a robust localvore movement and the revival of the small grains industry in the Northeast, craft breweries and distilleries have expressed an interest in sourcing local barley for malting. Malting barley must meet specific quality characteristics, such as moderate protein content and high germination rate. Winter barley has not been traditionally grown in the Northeast due to severe winterkill. However, newly developed varieties and a changing climate have encouraged our team to investigate this crop for the area. In 2019-2020, UVM Extension’s Northwest Crops and Soils Program conducted a winter barley trial to evaluate the yield, quality and agronomic characteristics of malting barley varieties.

Keywords

Vermont, University of Vermont, winter barley

Publication Date

2020

Recommended Citation

Darby, Heather; Emick, Hillary; Blair, Henry; and Malone, Rory, "Winter Barley Variety Trial" (2020). Northwest Crops & Soils Program. 401.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/nwcsp/401