# Barley and drought - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

> Idaho Barley Commission representative Wes Hubbard reports that dry conditions have made the start of the season difficult for barley growers in Idaho, despite good planting conditions. Feed barley prices are close to last year's levels, with some indications they could reach $200 per ton or more. Growers say barley needs rain soon to avoid trouble.

- Date: 2021-05-25 · published 2021-05-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/47178-barley-and-drought-ag-information-network-of-the-west
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Drought in the western US could reduce barley yields and tighten local feed supply, which would support prices. Corn's price rally also strengthens the case for barley as a feed alternative.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- aginfo.net: https://www.aginfo.net/report/49668/Idaho-Ag-Today/Barley-and-drought

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