# Episode #23: The Untold Farmer Story: Malting Barley’s Important Role in Beer and Whiskey

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Podcast: [Pursuing the Perfect Pint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pursuing-the-perfect-pint-7557114)
Published: 2026-05-12T09:04:16+00:00
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## Resource

Episode #23 of Pursuing the Perfect Pint features North Dakota Barley Council growers Steve, Nathan, and Frank discussing the future of malting barley, crop competition, contracting, and building a resilient malt supply chain. Brent and Danielle also explore the latest global barley market developments, beer demand trends, and why the farmer story matters more than ever to the future of beer and whiskey. No barley, no beer… or whiskey.

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