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Re: foxtail as haycrop



At 3:08 PM 7/17/95, HUFFAKER@AESOP.RUTGERS.EDU wrote:
>Is anyone aware of any research, current, past, or ancient, which
>evaluates the preformance and relative merits of FOXTAIL (Setaria faberi,
>viridis, or glauca) as a hay crop?  A bizarre request I know--we normally
>consider foxtail to be a troublesome weed pest--but any leads or information
>is appreciated.

Hello Miles,

I have no informatin re research with Setaria spp, although you can
probably find a few papers in the AGRICOLA databases.

However, on a non-research issue, I would be concerned that the neighboring
farmers (and landowners) were knowledgeable and supportive of this option.
Or at least confident that the farmer would not allow inflorescence. Even
if the Setaria growth were to work brilliantly, you wouldn't want your
client to be run out of town.

Good luck.

Woody Lane


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