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Idaho farmers growing irrigated barley still expect yield reduction of 10% to 20%, while dryland growers were expecting losses of 50%. Extreme heat reduced grain fill and increased protein. Capital Press (Salem, Ore.), Aug 3, 2021 Barley yields and total production will be lower in Idaho, compared with 2020, due to drought and early heat. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasts the harvest to have an average yield of 81 bushels per acre, for total barley production of 37.3 million bushels. The Idaho Barley Commission puts the harvest at 39 to 46 million bushels with an average yield of 85 to 95 bpa. Roughly 80% of the state’s barley is produced with irrigation and most farmers have enough water to finish the crop. Quality and yield are expected to be affect by the heat. Post Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), July 27, 2021