Iona is a two-row, spring feed barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) developed a
t the Agriculture Canada Research Station, Charlottetown, Prince Edwar
d Island. it has high yield and good resistance to powdery mildew. Ion
a is well adapted to Eastern Canada and is responsive to intensive man
agement. Breeder seed is maintained at the Agriculture Canada Experime
ntal Farm, Indian Head, Saskatchewan.