Abstract
Oats (Avena sativa L.) have a long history of production in the Northeast. Although most oats are planted for a cover crop or hay, grain oats are a potential revenue source for farmers. According to the 2007 census, about 200 acres of land in Vermont is cultivated for oat grain production, with an average yield of 1747 lbs per acre. With the exception of hull-less varieties, oats need to be de-hulled before being used for human consumption and further processing is required to make oatmeal, steel cut oats or oat flour. Since 2009, the University of Vermont Extension has conducted oat variety trials to provide yield comparisons in Vermont’s climate. Varietal selection is one of the most important aspects of crop production and significantly influences yield potential. It is important to remember, however, that the data presented are from replicated research trials from only one location in Vermont and represent only one season. The goal of this project was to evaluate yields and protein of thirteen oat varieties.
Keywords
Vermont, University of Vermont
Publication Date
2012
Recommended Citation
Darby, Heather; Blair, Katie; Cummings, Erica; Harwood, Hannah; Madden, Rosalie; and Monahan, Susan, "Oat Variety Trial Report" (2012). Northwest Crops & Soils Program. 261.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/nwcsp/261