Harvesting light test weight barley as a forage crop may be a viable option this year.

Protein content and kernel plumpness affect the speed at which barley goes through the malting process.

Quality factors, such as preharvest sprouting (PHS) and mold, have appeared in the 2008 barley crop.

Monitor the grain’s moisture content and temperature to avoid losses.

Foster and Walsh County teams place first in the contest.

Warm grain could lead to insect infestations and mold growth.

Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared.

ND Genesis seems adapted to all parts of North Dakota and adjacent areas of Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota.

Higher grain temperatures reduce the amount of time grain can be stored.