Julius Howland Barnes (February 2, 1873 – April 17, 1959) was an American industrialist and government official who served as chairman and president of the United States Chamber of Commerce.

He played a role in the United States Food Administration during World War I, heading its grain division.

[2] Barnes began working as an office boy at Ward Ames, a grain brokerage firm in Duluth.

[1][2] In 1917, Barnes led the grain division of the United States Food Administration under Herbert Hoover.

[citation needed] The Julius H. Barnes Points Trophy, a rowing award, bears his name.