[APWG] miscanthus giganteus biofuel planting

[oldefarm at windstream.net]

Hi,
 Just wondering if anyone has experience/ concerns about the new programs encouraging the mass plantings of Miscanthus giganteus for use as biofuel. There are USDA and Farm Bureau programs offering subsidies for farmers to plant this 'crop'. They are asking the local SWCD to help promote this program.
 I have some concern about the long term sterility of this plant and the difficulty of removing it if it becomes invasive - or even at the end of its value as a cash crop.
Thanks for any input.
Kathryn Hanratty
Chardon, OH