As one small note re the GMO bill --  it's my understanding that forage 
grasses are included in the legislation.   The development of a herbicide-resistant 
Agrostis species is already underway in the U.S., in spite of concerns that 
its pollen could potentially contaminate related grass species and that the 
Agrostis species being modified was already behaving as an invasive exotic in 
part of one state.  The future might bring GMOs with the potential to further 
complicate natural area management in Iowa, where invasive exotic plants are 
already a huge problem.  

Cindy

Cindy Hildebrand
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Ames, IA  50010

"The hunters which I had sent out to examine the Countrey in Deferent 
derections, returned with Turkeys & opossoms and informed me the Countrey was 
butifull and had great appearance of Gaim."  (William Clark)

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