Otana is resistant to Victoria blight and susceptible to shattering, stem rust,and yellow dwarf. Powell Spring oat released by Idaho AES, USDA-ARS in 1998. Powell is adapted to both irrigated and dryland production areas. Powell has higher yield than Ajay and Cayuse and is similar to Monida. Test weight is similar to Ajay and slightly lower than Monida.
Height is taller than Ajay but shorter than most other adapted varieties.
Heading date is similar to Monida. Straw strength and shattering resistance are both very good. Provena A hulless variety released by Idaho AES, USDA-ARS in 1998. It averages 7 inches shorter than Monida and 86Ab1616. Yields are not quite as high as 86Ab1616, but test weights are higher and straw is stronger.