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Filter ResearchThis research was funded by USDA-NIFA, Walton Family Foundation, Albert Lea Seed House, Welter Seed and Honey Co., Meridian Seeds, SDSU Seed Foundation and Zabel Seeds. In a Nutshell: 17 oat varieties were screened at four Iowa State …
This research was funded by the following organizations: The Walton Family Foundation General Mills Grain Millers, Inc. Albert Lea Seed House Sustainable Food Lab Welter Seed and Honey Co. In a Nutshell: 16 oat varieties were screened at …
This project was funded by SARE and the Walton Family Foundation. In a Nutshell: Variety selection is a key component of growing high quality oats, but information about which varieties are best suited to perform in a particular …
This research was funded by the following organizations: Walton Family Foundation General Mills Grain Millers, Inc. Albert Lea Seed House Sustainable Food Lab Welter Seed and Honey Co. Kuehl Seed Farm UMN Foundation SDSU Seed Foundation Zabel Seeds …
This research was funded by USDA-NIFA, Walton Family Foundation, Albert Lea Seed House, Welter Seed and Honey Co., SDSU Seed Foundation, UW Foundation Seeds and Zabel Seeds. In a Nutshell: 16 oat varieties were screened at four Iowa …
This research was funded by Walton Family Foundation, Albert Lea Seed House, General Mills, Welter Seed and Honey Co., Meridian Seeds, Sponheim Seed, SDSU Seed Foundation, and Zabel Seeds. In a Nutshell: 18 oat varieties were screened at …
This research was funded by USDA-NIFA, Walton Family Foundation, Albert Lea Seed House, Green Cover, Welter Seed and Honey Co., SDSU Seed Foundation, UW Foundation Seeds and Zabel Seeds. In a Nutshell 16 oat varieties were screened at …
This research was funded by the Walton Family Foundation. In a Nutshell: Kellie and A.J. Blair are aiming to fine-tune the nitrogen fertilization regime for their food-grade oat enterprise. The objective of this trial was to compare oat …
In a Nutshell: Proper variety selection and timely management are necessary to raise a profitable oat crop. 16 oat varieties were screened at three Iowa State University research farms and one commercial farm. Key Findings: Top yield performers …
This research was funded by SARE and Walton Family Foundation. In a Nutshell: Variety selection is a key component of growing high quality oats, but information about which varieties are best suited to perform in a particular site …
This research was funded by the Walton Family Foundation. In a Nutshell: Kellie and A.J. Blair are aiming to fine-tune the nitrogen fertilization regime for their food-grade oat enterprise to maximize yield and profitability. The Blairs conducted strip …
This research was funded by USDA-NRCS, FFAR and Walton Family Foundation. In a Nutshell: Nineteen farmers performed 22 replicated strip trials testing their typical nitrogen (N) rate against that rate reduced by an amount of their choosing. Farmers …