[BC] Kudzu's effects

[Gary Peterson]

I recall hearing or reading, recently, that Kudzu may be more useful in
producing ethanol than corn.  Apparently, it is possible to grind the stuff
up and ferment it.  If it is anything like corn, the leftovers, after
fermentation, can be used for cattle feed. If so, the stuff may end up being
a cash crop.

I had an organic chemistry teacher, in college, who developed an ice melter,
made from common weeds.  It was not corrosive, as is salt or magnesium
chloride, and was bio-degradable.  The college got the chemical patent, I
believe.  Maybe it was not economical, up front, to catch on.  However, when
one considers the damage done by chlorides to concrete and steel
infrastructure, it might be better in the long run.  But...who looks at
long-term effects, nowadays?

Gary, KØCX    

" Apparently, just one good growing season is all it would need to schieve
(sic) what 
you've described. Nasty stuff.
It's good for cows and other grazing livestock, tho.
Willie "