EXERCISE 33 

 A STUDY OF OATS 



Object. To study samples of oats with reference to 

 their quality and commercial grade, and to become familiar 

 with different classes and grades of oats. 



Explanation. A large proportion of the oats produced 

 in the United States is used as grain for live stock on farms 

 where grown. Some oats is sold on the commercial market, 

 a part of it being used for cereal foods and for feeding 

 purposes. The value of oats depends largely upon the quality 

 of the grain. In determining value it is necessary to con- 

 sider purity, soundness, color, size, and other conditions of 

 the grain. The student should become familiar with dif- 

 ferent classes and grades of oats. 



Equipment. 1. Four ten-pound samples of oats. 



2. Weight-per-bushel tester. 



3. Balance weighing to one half gram. 



4. Named type sample of oats. 



Directions. Weigh out twenty grams of oats from one 

 of the samples and make a detailed study of it. Use the 

 accompanying outline form " A Study of Oats" to record the 

 results of the examination. Compare the sample of oats 

 under observation with named type samples for identifica- 

 tion. Record the type name in the column for that sample 



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