Dirt Road Discussions
We are all about agriculture all the time. This podcast will surprise you! It is not your ordinary farm podcast. These are fascinating stories, from technology to human interest, where we talk to captivating people who are changing the landscape of the world around us. Hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.
Dirt Road Discussions
From Field to Foam: A Look At Barley
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Barley is sometimes known as the underappreciated crop, but to breweries across the nation, barley is essential. Laura Wilder, Executive Director of the Idaho Barley Commission, talks about how Idaho has become the #1 barley-producing state, helping give it the unofficial title as the “Beer State.”
Laura gives us a look at how an ag commodity commission works—covering research, marketing, and coordination, including the vital role of bringing in foreign clients. Finally, she shares how rough the markets are right now and how farmers are going to have to stick together to get through the next few years.