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UCCE County Director/Agronomy Advisor
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Professor, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
(530) 752-5159
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Assistant CE Specialist
(530) 902-7295
Send Email
Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
Send Email
UCCE Agronomy Advisor
(209) 953-6120
Send Email
UCCE Agronomy Advisor
(530) 666-8704
Send Email
UCCE Agronomy Advisor
(530) 822-7515
Send Email
UCCE Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems Advisor
(530) 251-2650
Send Email
UCCE Agronomy Advisor
(530) 842-2711
Send Email
IREC Director, UCCE Agronomy Advisor
(530) 667-5117
Send Email
UCCE Agronomy Advisor
559-852-2788
Send Email
UCCE County Director/Agronomy Advisor
(661) 868-6210
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UCCE Agronomy Advisor
(442) 265-7700
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Professor, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
(530) 752-5159
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Malting Barley
California had a long history of growing malting barley and hops before and after prohibition. The recent growth of the craft brewing industry in California has spurred a renewed interest in malting barley in the state. Malting barley is a robust grain that has relatively low water and fertilizer requirements, making it a sustainable option for various crop rotations. However, grain quality requirements are narrower for this crop than other small grain options in California.
Regional Variety Summaries
Fall Planted Rainfed (PDF | Excel)
For a broader set of small grain variety information visit our Variety Selection page.
Seeding Rate Calculator
The University of California Small Grain Seeding Rate Calculator is a tool that helps determine seeding rates depending on the planting conditions and the average seed weights of different small grain varieties.
Presentation Videos
Nitrogen Management for California Malting Barley
Web Resources for Small Grain Variety Selection
Blog Posts
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Seeding Rate Calculator Now Available
Seeding rate is an important consideration for small grain growers at planting. There are a number of agronomic factors that help to determine the ideal seeding rate such as whether a field will be irrigated, the potential for weed pressure or lodging,...
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Malting Barley: New Resources Available
California's craft brewing industry is continuing to expand its market presence in the state. However, only a small percentage of malting barley used in California is grown within its borders. The primary bottleneck in the supply is the lack of malting...
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Alternative Crops: Malting Barley
Fluctuations in commodity prices mean that wheat can be a darling or a demon. When prices are high, wheat can command more acres pushing up the prices for canning tomatoes. When prices are low, growers are inclined to look at wheat's value in terms of...
