About Barley
- Barley is one of the most highly adaptable cereal grains as a cool-season, early maturing crop.
- Belonging to the grass family, barley grows between two and four feet tall.
- Barley prefers cool, dry growing areas and does well to suppress weeds, control erosion, and recycle nutrients.
Uses
- Livestock feed or malting is the primary use of the barley grown in the United States.
- Barley flour is used in baby food, breakfast cereal, or mixed with wheat flour.
Fast Facts
- Barley is ranked the fourth most important grain crop in the United States.
- Barley is valuable in hog feed, giving desirable portions of lean meat and firm fat.
