# Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage : USDA ARS

> ARS scientists are studying how to time grazing of fall-planted oats for dairy heifers, comparing early- and late-maturing cultivars. Results after two years of grazing will guide producers on forage management.

- Date: 2016-11-28 · published 2016-11-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/73904-optimizing-oats-for-use-as-dairy-forage-usda-ars
- Commodities: [Oats](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OATS.md)

## Why it matters

This is agronomic research on on-farm forage practice with no measurable effect on commodity supply or prices.

## Sources

- ars.usda.gov: https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2016/optimizing-oats-for-use-as-dairy-forage/

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