[APWG] miscanthus giganteus biofuel planting

Thu Aug 11 11:00:54 CDT 2011

The University of Illinois has been doing research with Miscanthus for 
many years now:

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dsi/projectdetail.cfm?NodeID=4042&type=Research

On 8/10/2011 11:00 AM, oldefarm at windstream.net wrote:
> 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
>
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