Lance,
The bamboo factor is, indeed, an interesting twist for vegetation. I know that you have noted starting boo groves on your farm. Knowing your love for tree stuff, you no doubt have done the bamboo research, also. Being in pretty much a midwest climate, what do you know now and what do you expect? Isn't it invasive? How fast does it grow? How big will it get (height/caliper)? Canopy size?
...just curious about another natural facet I'm unfamiliar with. thx.