Canadian farmers planted their smallest barley crop in eight years in 2025, with tightening supplies likely going forward.

Supplies to tighten
Heat damage reported in some areas
USDA predicts 2.5 million-tonne increase on year
Dryness having little impact on feed prices
Buying activity at feedlots continue to be strong
Barley prices to stay put for now: trader
Few prices changes in May, but declines to come this summer
Market could tumble with sudden influx