About Oats
- Oats are a cereal crop that belong to the grass family.
- Oats grow quickly, usually reaching maturity in around sixty days, and they grow well in poor soil conditions.
- On average, oats produce 65.1 bushels per acre in the United States. South Dakota and Minnesota are the nations highest producers.
Fast Facts
- Europe is the world’s largest oat producer.
- Oats are made up of about 13% protein, which is higher than most other grains.
Uses
- Animal feed
- Oatmeal
- Oat flour
- Forages, Straw and Animal Bedding
