Abstract

Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family Poaceae, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. Two-row Barley has two rows of seeds on each spike, whereas six-row Barley has six rows of seeds on each spike. Two-row barley varieties tend to be spring grown, whereas six-row barley varieties include spring and winter grown types. Barley has been used as animal fodder, as a fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups, stews, and barley bread in various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient preparation method. The United States produced 165.3 million bushels of barley in 2020, down 7.2 million bushels from the prior year. Idaho produced the most barley in the United States in 2020, followed by Montana and North Dakota. Idaho and Montana accounted for nearly 61% of the U.S. production of barley in 2020. However, there are not many fields of barley in Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa.

How to Cite:

Navi, S. S., Harris, S. & Pecinovsky, K. T., (2022) “Evaluation of Barley Varieties for Agronomic Characters and Panicle Diseases in Northeast Iowa”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2021(1), 39–40.