Avena sativa L.
Poaceae (grass family)
Location: Small grains
Origin: Near East
Biophysical Requirements: Long-day plants. Spring-seeded and adapted to cool climates, s grown mostly in the North
Central states in the U.S. Russia is the largest producer followed by Canada and the U.S.
Food Uses: Mostly used as livestock feed, and the dry stem/leaves as livestock bedding. A portion is processed into rolled oats and various breakfast foods.
See also Purdue University new crops website.