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From: "Tom Bri" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: Weevils, worms and maggots: the natural consumers of grains


> Birdsfoot trefoil is a legume. It is a short, very pretty yellow-flowered
> plant. My dad used to grow it in the cal pasture because it did not cause
> bloat like some other legumes would.<<<<<

Birdsfoot trefoil will not alter the taste of muscle meat of livestock like 
alfalfa does. Also,it does not have to be treated with pesticides for 
weevils at growth stage.

Inci Willard

PS: sorry cannot contribute to all mails regarding this subject as summer 
time tends to be very busy at the farm.