Oat is considered a healthy cereal due to nutritional compounds found within the grain, including beta-glucan (which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease), antioxidant avenanthramides (that may protect against coronary heart disease) and up to 20% protein which provides a better…
The purpose of the project was to improve understanding of the value of diversified cropping for three regions of the Canadian Prairies with different climatic conditions These included the Parkland region where canola dominates cropping systems, southern Manitoba where warmer season crops such as…
Taken together, the findings of this research on whole oat incorporation into the equine diet support the hypothesis that a diet with a high concentration of NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) (>35%), small particle size, and no oats will result in gastrointestinal leakiness, and that inclusion…
Producers are always evaluating their crop sequences and rotations seeking to maximize returns without jeopardizing future income through poor agronomic practices Producers who are growing or want to grow special crops like canaryseed, coriander, hemp or quinoa lack this valuable information The…
