Will oats make a comeback?

As an aging American population struggles to maintain and lower cholesterol levels and U.S. farmers work to maintain or improve soil health, there is one small grain that’s caught the attention of scientists, farmers, and consumers. Not only do oats have what some call a “healthy halo” naturally gluten free and high in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber linked to lowering both cholesterol and triglycerides in humans – the crop also offers farmers a way to increase their corn and soybean yields.