Ranking Of States That Produce The Most Barley
Idaho produced the most barley in the United States in 2021 followed by Montana and North Dakota.
States That Produce The Most Barley
The United States produced 117.7 million bushels of barley in 2021, down 53.1 million bushels from the prior year.
Idaho produced the most barley in the United States in 2021 followed by Montana and North Dakota.
Idaho and Montana accounted for more than 57% of the barley produced in the United States in 2021.
About Barley
Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago. Barley has been used as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation.