Dr. Laura Lindsey, and her team at The Ohio State University, have released an update to the Winter Malting Barley Agronomy Guide. Malting barley requires careful management to maximize grain yield and to maintain high quality grain for malting purposes. To view this guide, visit https://stepupsoy.osu.edu/winter-malting-barley.

In 2017, the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association voted to form a Malt Barley Committee to assist Ohio farmers interested in growing malt barley. The Malt Barley Committee continues to work to assist farmers with important issues facing this emerging crop.