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Excerpt from Oat Movements in the United States: Interregional Flow Patterns and Transportation Requirements in 1977
Oats are the third most important feed grain produced in the United States. Although annual production has averaged about 600 million bushels in recent years, the total supply available decreased each year during the 19705 except for 1977 - 78 (table The amount of oats used for human con sumption during that decade was nearly constant at about 42 million bushels annually. The amount used for seed is almost totally a function of the acreage planted; it has accounted for about 40 million bushels annually.
The principal domestic use of oats is for livestock feed. The amount used varies greatly from year to year in response to changes in the relative price and supply of oats as compared to other feed grains. During the 19705, the annual usage for feed generally exceeded 500 million bushels.
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