On the surface, it would seem that oat milk should be cheaper than dairy milk. Oats seem cheaper to farm than dairy cows. Resource-wise, it takes 8% of the land and 7.6% of the water to grow oats ...

Martin Larsen (left) and Jess Offord (right) stand in the oat field and discuss the harvest on August 3, 2025 in Byron, Minnesota. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Investigate Midwest) CEDAR RAPIDS – Few ...

Farmers in the Upper Midwest are investing in homegrown oats. It’s good for the land. But can it work as a cash crop?

Midwest farmers are conducting trials to grow food-grade oats, traditionally sourced from Canada. Growing oats offers environmental benefits, such as improved soil health and water quality, compared ...

While oats provide many health benefits, factors such as processing, preparation, and ingredients can impact their ...