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Welcome to the Idaho Barley Commission web site! IBC is a self-governing agency of the State of Idaho that serves to enhance the profitability of the Idaho barley growers through research, market development, promotion, information and education. This is accomplished by identifying and fully utilizing available resources and organizations to promote and further develop the barley industry in the state of Idaho.
Grain Markets Market Report: Jan. 26, 2012 Global Grain Market Outlook, Dec. 2011 FINAL 2011 US Barley Acreage & Production Estimates How to Develop A Grain Marketing Plan _______________________ Crop Insurance IBC Newsbrief on Crop Insurance Barley Crop Insurance Options in 2011 Separating APH Bases for Specialty Type Barley Ins. ______________________ Best Management Practices for Tackling Rising Input Costs University of Idaho - Saving Energy & Fertilizer Costs University of Idaho - Calculate Crop Water Use ______________________ Barley Foods Make Every Bite Count with Barley A diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables is strongly recommended by health professionals as a natural way to combat the rising incidence of chronic health diseases, like diabetes and obesity. The USDA My Plate specifically recommends that Americans eat at least 3 ounces of grains per day, with half of those as “whole” grains. Clinical studies have shown that the consumption of whole grains helps reduce the risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and cardiovascular disease, while also promoting satiety and weight control. Find out more about USDA’s nutritional recommendations at www.choosemyplate.gov. You can get assistance with personalized healthy menu planning at this website. Barley is a whole grain and is packed with good nutrition. This centuries-old grain contains fiber, vitamins and minerals; is slim on fat; and, like all plant products, is cholesterol-free. Get the Facts on Barley Nutrition… Barley is a great source of dietary fiber and actually contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is effective in lowering blood cholesterol and can reduce the risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber is also beneficial in slowing the absorption of sugar and reducing the risk for developing type 2 or non-insulin-dependent diabetes. The insoluble fiber found in barley may be beneficial in helping the body maintain regular bowl function. Insoluble fiber may also help lower the risk for certain cancers such as colon cancer. Cholesterol and fat Vitamins and minerals Antioxidants Phytochemicals
		Latest News from the Idaho Barley Commission Upcoming Events... ¨ ATTENTION NORTH IDAHO PRODUCERS: IBC and University of Idaho Extension are collaborating on several grower risk management education programs this winter: RightRisk / Understanding Technical Trading Trends in Grain Futures Markets Workshops – Feb. 28 and 29 in Greencreek and Genesee, contact Ken Hart, 208-937-2311. Succession/Estate Planning Three-Day Short Course – March 12, 13 and 15 in Moscow, contact Ken Hart, 208-937-2311. View our most recent publications... Idaho Barley Newsbrief, January 2012 December 2011 Magic Valley growers have excellent winter feed barley opportunities in 2012. 2011/12 IBC WEBINARS: Nov. 28, 2011 WEBINAR on How to Hedge your Farm Energy Inputs presented by Bryce Knorr, senior editor of Farm Futures magazine at http://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p79575512/ Nov. 9, 2011 WEBINAR on Fine-tuning Malting Barley / Wheat Marketing Strategies in Volatile Grain Markets at https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p27789333/ Slide Show Presentation Sept. 7, 2011 WEBINAR on Global Grain Market Outlook and 2012 Malt Contract Pricing https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p53192408/ 2010/11 IBC WEBINARS: March 9, 2011 WEBINAR with Dave Paul, Director of the USDA Risk Management Agency, Spokane Regional Office on 2011 Spring Barley Crop Insurance at: https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p19432833/ March 8, 2011 WEBINAR with Commodities Broker Carley Garner on Hedging with Grain Futures at: https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p74798369 Feb. 11, 2011 WEBINAR on barley crop insurance: https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p46809837/ Jan. 27, 2011 WEBINAR on "Optimizing Fertility in Malting Barley and Hard Red Spring Wheat presented by Dr. Brad Brown, University of Idaho extension soil and crop management specialist at Parma R&E Center" at: https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p38298986 Jan. 18, 2011 WEBINAR on "Financing Farm Equipment with Iowa State University ag economist Dr. William Edwards” at: https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p40664490/ Nov. 10, 2010 WEBINAR on “Understanding technical trends in future contracts / current grain market outlook” at: https://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p38164240/ ______________________ Board Meeting Minutes Board Meeting Oct. 24, 2011 Board Meeting June 15-16, 2011 Board Meeting March 4, 2011 Board Meeting December 2, 2010 Archived Minutes 2011 Idaho Barley Advantage (crop report) 2011 Idaho Barley Quality Report 2011 Idaho Barley Variety Survey ______________________ Monthly Idaho Barley Newsbrief January 2012 December 2011 N ovember 2011 Archived Newsbriefs ______________________ Idaho Barley Report >>> Semi-annual print newsletter from the Idaho Barley Commission. Spring/Summer 2011 IBC sets FY2011 budget and strategic priorities Making feed barley profitable again in southern Idaho Bringing high tech genetic research out of the laboratory into barley farmer's fields MY 2011/12 Global Grain Market Fundamentals Producer Toolbox - cereal diseases on the rise in 2011 Chinese tsunami - moving from a major corn exporter to net importer Fall/Winter 2010-11 IBC offer grower education webinars IBC campaigns for barley crop insurance improvements/new barley insurance options Market Innovations: Malting fish feed from barley 2011 World Grain Market Outlook

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