SMALL GRAINS - OATS
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Spring Oats Sold in 1½ bushel ( 48 lb ) bags
* = variety not stated Data from University of MN 2016 statewide averages
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1 = Most resistant , 9 = Most Susceptible . 2 2-year data
Variety Features Maturity Height |
Straw Strength |
Test Wt . |
Seed Color |
Crown
Rust 1
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Avg . Yield
3-Year ( bu )
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Cover Crop Oats *
Conventional Uncertified $ 6.50 / bu Organic & Uncertified $ 11 / bu
Saber
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu
Economical blend of cleaned & tested oat seed Good option for chopping , baling or cover cropping
Best conventional oat for underseeding Short , early , and good standing Often meets milling requirements
Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies NA NA
Early Short Strong High White 5 145
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Reins
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Organic & Certified
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Best organic oat for underseeding Excellent standing , very high test weight |
Early |
Short |
Very Strong |
Very High |
Tan 5 135 2 |
Shelby 427
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu Organic & Certified $ 12.90 / bu
BetaGene
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu Organic & Certified $ 12.90 / bu
Excellent for feed , milling , cut forage , or straw Very high test weight , often meets milling requirements Can be underseeded
Very high levels of beta-glucan
( heart-healthy soluble fiber portion of grain )
Very good crown rust resistance Often meets milling requirements
Early Medium Avg
Very High
White 5 135
Medium Medium Avg Low Yellow 5 148
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Hayden
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu
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Peak yield and test weight ! Often meets milling requirements |
Medium Medium Avg |
Very high |
White 4 156 |
Deon
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu Organic & Certified $ 12.90 / bu
Streaker Hulless Organic & Certified $ 22 / bu
Highest yield potential ! Best crown rust resistance available Often meets milling requirements . Not a good choice for underseeding
Hulless oat , high protein feedstock
Depending upon environmental conditions , they can show up to 5 % hulled oats
Late Tall Strong Avg Yellow 3 160
Early Tall Avg
Very High
4 NA
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Forage Plus
Conventional Uncertified $ 12.50 / bu
Everleaf 126 Forage
Organic & Certified $ 27 / bu
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True forage oat - leafy and soft stemmed Delayed heading ( 7-10 days ) for longer harvest window Not for underseeding Seed 3 bu / acre for maximum yields |
Very Late |
Very Tall |
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