For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fiber, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.

Took me 3 tries to get 4 out of 5 seeds to sprout, luckily they germinate fast. The seeds were actually 1 year past their expiry date so that's probably why. Don't mind the thumbnail I'm just trying ...

BYRON, Minn — Kevin Connelly, a third-generation dairy farmer in Olmsted County and proud founding member of the Oat Mafia, wrapped up planting his portion of food-grade oats on April 17. Along with ...

After all of the fresh, new green shoots of spring, the vibrant colors of summer flowers, and the charm of the changing leaves in fall, it may seem like the winter months are a little lackluster by ...

A group of farmers in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota have started growing more oats. A new mill provides them with hope for the entrance of a new market. Southern Minnesota farmer Shea-Lynn ...

On a cool, cloudy spring day, Landon Plagge could see hints of what was growing on a 500-acre plot of his Iowa farm. Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited ...