---------- From: G. Lee Hearl <glh@naxs.com> To: Edgar A. Howard <ehoward@conknet.com> Subject: Re: Maple & Cane sugar Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 10:17 PM Eddie, Sorghum cane and sugar cane are different "animals" Sugar cane does not make good molasses for human consumpton, that type is black or very dark and is used in animal feed..Sorghum cane is a smaller plant and is used for the production of molasses for "soppin'"hot buttered "cat head" biscuits in. I make some every year and "sop" 'em all winter.....I will ask VPI about this..they should be able to supply some facts... G. Lee Hearl... Abingdon, Va.