The Land

Construction on track for new oat processing facility

Rising boldly on the horizon of Albert Lea is the facility for Green Acres Milling, representing 130 farmer-owners and the ...
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The oat truth: Why your "healthy" morning bowl might be spiking your blood sugar

Dermatologists and nutritionists reveal the hidden science behind oat processing and why the wrong toppings turn a superfood ...
Des Moines Register

Iowa, Minnesota farmers hope oats can find market as they seek corn, soy alternatives

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 ...
Yahoo

New oat-processing operation in Albert Lea now has the city's tallest building

More than 200 people attended an event Saturday at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club, where the founders and co-owners of Green Acres Milling provided an update on the construction of their new oat processing ...
Post-Bulletin

Grain Millers keeps growing its oat processing capacity

ST. ANSGAR, Iowa — A small-grains processing facility here has grown to 143 employees, with its focus on organic oats. Grain Millers is the world's largest organic oat processor and North American's ...
Post-Bulletin

COL Canadian firm to buy Cedar Rapids plant

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- A Canadian company has agreed to buy General Mills' oat processing plant here. SunOpta Inc. of Norval, Ontario, specializes in natural and organic foods. The purchase price ...