Insights and Stories on Oats

Apr. 1, 2024 at 1:18 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty Glacier FarmMedia staff In the midst of dryness in Western Canada and an organics market stuck in a standstill, organic growers are making decisions on what to plant in the coming weeks. Chances are, they may be dictated by their own rotations. “Commodities, in general, have traded […]

By OrganicBiz

Mar. 8, 2024 at 3:57 pm CST

Chlormequat use in oat production has prompted two class action lawsuits in California against General Mills and Quaker Oats.

By Robert Arnason

Mar. 1, 2024 at 11:00 am CST

READ MORE: Dry conditions could see changes to planting intentions

By OrganicBiz

Mar. 1, 2024 at 11:00 am CST

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia staff With much of the Canadian Prairies mired in dry conditions, exacerbated by this winter’s lack of snow, organic grain farmers could adjust their plans for spring planting, according to some in the industry. Most of the Prairies were either abnormally dry or in a […]

By OrganicBiz

Feb. 29, 2024 at 3:43 pm CST

Oat millers in Canada are telling growers that a plant growth regulator isn't effective on oats, so farmers probably don't need to use it.

By Robert Arnason