Idaho Barley Commission

Beyond Barley

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Beyond Barley is the Idaho Barley Commission’s podcast exploring the people, research, and innovation shaping the industry. Rooted in IBC’s mission to support growers through research, education, and market development, each episode goes beyond the field to share real stories, insights, and strategies driving barley forward. Tune in!

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Idaho Barley Commission

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Ep. 3: Trade 101 - Why Global Markets Matter to Idaho Barley with Ellen Zimmerman 28.05.2026 32:10

In honor of World Trade Month, this episode of Beyond Barley takes a closer look at the role international trade plays in supporting Idaho barley growers and the broader U.S. barley industry. 🌾🤝We sat down with Ellen Zimmerman, Director of Industry Relations for the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council, for a practical and approachable conversation focused on “Trade 101” for agriculture. Together...

Ep. 2: Pouring into Idaho Craft Beer Month with Mindi Ridgeway 30.04.2026 18:55

In Episode 2 of Beyond Barley, we sit down with Idaho Brewers United Executive Director, Mindi Ridgeway to talk all things Idaho Craft Beer Month! From the role Idaho-grown barley plays in brewing to the partnerships that keep the craft beer industry thriving, Mindi shares insight into how growers, maltsters and brewers come together to create something bigger than what’s in the glass. 🍻Whether y...

Ep. 1 : National Barley Yield Contest Results & Keys to Success 27.03.2026 39:07

The very first episode of Beyond Barley is here! In this episode, we take a closer look at the National Barley Yield Contest results and what it takes to be a top-performing grower. 🌾Hear directly from National Barley Yield Contest winners, along with insights from Richard Johnson, Area Sales Manager at LEMKEN (and contest sponsor) and Brett Wilken with Scoular, who has been instrumental in devel...