Saskatchewan accounts for over 72 per cent of Canada's mustard production.

Barley

Saskatchewan's location in Canada's prime barley growing region and our abundant fresh air and water makes it an exceptional location for malting plants. Saskatchewan has some of the greatest barley-growing soil in the world. Hulless, feed and malting barley are just some of the varieties grown here.

		Common Root Rot, Seedling Blight and Prematurity Blight of Cereals Common root rot, seedling blight and prematurity blight of cereals are caused by the same species of soil-inhibiting fungi (Cochliobolus sativus and Fusarium spp.).

		Ergot of Cereals and Grasses Ergot is a plant disease caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea, which infects the developing grains of cereals and grasses.

		Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as scab, is a fungal disease of small grain cereals that has become of increasing international importance in recent years.

		Guidelines for Seed-Borne Diseases of Cereal Crops The importance of seed-borne diseases in cereals.

		Hulless Barley Hulless barley research and development is now receiving more emphasis with potential for feed, food, and industrial uses.

		Malting Barley Selecting a variety is the first step in successful production and marketing of malting barley.

		Sooty Moulds of Cereals at Harvest Sooty moulds often show up as grey patches in the field.

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