b'SEC_ESMA21_FP_ABSG_SEC_ESMA21_FP_ABSG.qxd2022-11-2911:43 AMPage 1SEC_ESMA21_FP Publication: Alberra Seed Guide Trim: 8.25 x 10.875 Bleed: 8.5 x 11.125NEWEsma 2-Row Barley In 2017, SeCan started testing 2-row barley cultivars While our goal was a high-performance feed barley,from Europethe goal was to find high-yielding short Esma also has strong malt characteristics and is strong-strawed varieties that would fit the Canadian grown as a malt variety in many regions. SeCan Ad Number:Produced by: SeCanProduct/Campaign: SeCan Esma 2-Row Barley Date Produced: November 2022market. In small plot tests, weve been impressedwill work with interested brewers and maltsters with the performance of Esma and others under to determine the fit for malting in North America. high production conditions.Esma was developed exclusively by Ackermann In spring 2020, Esma was released to SeCan members of Germanya small private company that has in western Canada. Over the past two years, we have been breeding barley for over 100 years. Esma been more than pleasantly surprised actually will be sold under a Variety Use Agreement (VUA)shocked! with Esmas strong performance under to reward the breeding efforts and encourage extremely dry conditions. But dont ask ustalk to future investment in barley breeding for Canada.your local SeCan member who grew Esma in 2021and find out how it did on their farm.German performance for Canadian farms.Das BarleyGenes that fit your farm.800-665-7333 secan.comDeveloped by Ackermann, Germany.Genes that fit yourfarmis a registered trademark of SeCan.VUA = Variety Use AgreementAd Number: SEC_ESMA21_FP'