The most recent USDA Crop Condition and Progress data released on May 28, 2024 showed barley consistently rated good across several barley producing states at a point in the season when most barley is in the ground and emerged. This barley has been typically met with ample moisture as well, showing signs of continued drought recovery. The most recent drought monitor from May 21, 2024 illustrated just 7% of the primary barley growing region experiencing drought conditions.
You can find Crop Condition and Progress data by state on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service website where new reports are dropped weekly.