# Idaho Barley Growers Trying To Rebound From Difficult 2021

> Idaho barley growers are recovering from a 2021 drought that cut production by 21%. NASS expects the 2022 Idaho crop to be 43% larger, at 62 million bushels, with late spring rains improving yields. Contract barley prices in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota could rise 40% this year.

- Date: 2022-08-24 · published 2022-08-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/40121-idaho-barley-growers-trying-to-rebound-from-difficult-2021
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

A larger US barley crop adds supply, but higher contract prices show tighter local demand and water constraints. The net effect on feed barley prices is balanced.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: neutral

## Sources

- pnwag.net: https://pnwag.net/idaho-barley-growers-trying-to-rebound-from-difficult-2021/

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