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Barley Research
and Development
Industry
Leadership
Advocacy and
Ag Policy
About AMBA
The leader in research, improvement, and development of malting barley
Supporting the malting barley industry since 1982
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Currently supporting 20+ unique research projects
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Evaluating 30+ new malting barley varieties in the development pipeline
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Lobbying for unique federal initiatives directly supporting malting barley research
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In the last 20 years through our AMBA research grant program
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+New Experimental Barley Varieties
Tested each year through our Quality Evaluation Program
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malting, brewing, and distilling members leveraging a unified industry voice
Supported By 50+
Member Companies
ADVOCACY
National Barley Improvement Committee
The National Barley Improvement Committee (NBIC) represents the U.S. barley community of growers, researchers, processors, users, and allied industries. The work of the NBIC seeks to secure both funding and favorable agricultural policies at the federal level.
Each spring, the NBIC travels to Washington D.C. to lobby on behalf of the malting barley industry and its various end-users advocating for:
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Targeted barley research initiatives
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Support for our Land Grant institutions
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USDA agencies supporting barley
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Initiatives that support our allied industries
Learn More
Members
AMBA plays a critical role in the U.S. barley community
AMBA has been key to developing and connecting our breeding program to the malt supply chain in the eastern U.S. Their malting evaluation programs have been essential to getting our new varieties into the hands of growers, maltsters, and brewers. We are grateful for their support!
Nicholas Santantonio
Barley Researcher
Virginia Tech
Beyond financial support for our breeding research, AMBA helps keep me connected to our industry stakeholders.
Dr. Kevin Smith
Barley Researcher
University of Minnesota
AMBA and BMBRI have a strong, collaborative relationship that spans decades. Both organizations tackle many of the same challenges and by sharing information, and developing and aligning strategic initiatives, we benefit the malting and brewing industry on both sides of the border.
Gina Feist
Executive Director
Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute
The National Barley Improvement Committee is a great, positive force for the barley industry combining producers, researchers, and industry end users to advocate for the industry. A winning combination.
Buzz Mattelin
Montana Barley Grower
“AMBA brings together growers, researchers, maltsters, and brewers to strengthen the future of malting barley. Their work advancing innovation, sustainability, and quality standards helps ensure consistency from field to brewhouse while giving members a voice in shaping the future of the brewing industry.”
Bri Francisco
Quality Supervisor for Brewing and Raw Materials, Deschutes Brewery
“AMBA plays a vital role in bringing supply chain partners together to strengthen barley and malt production in the United States. Their leadership in research, sustainability, and winter malting barley development delivers real value to growers, maltsters, and the broader industry.”
Zach Gaines
Commercial Director, Proximity Malt
“AMBA gives members a collective voice to help shape agronomic policy, breeding efforts, and the future commercialization of barley. These efforts help ensure barley remains a sustainable and successful crop in the U.S. for generations to come.”
Jason McCann
Senior Director of Quality, RahrBSG
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