Based upon my experiences performing security cooperation duties in the Military Assistance Program (MAP) in Jordan, at a GCC, and at DISAM, I offer some thoughts and comments concerning the SDO/DATT concept.
No. Barley is not wheat at all. Barley and wheat are two different species of cereal grasses belonging to the family Triticeae. Barley does belong in the wheat family, which is, as mentioned, Triticeae, but is of an entirely different species from wheat. The species name for barley is Hordeum vulgare, and the species name for wheat is Triticum aestivum. No doubt either look similar, but both are quite different from the other.
Barley Seed. Barley Seed-Barley is a member of the grass family used primarily for cereal grain. Barley has been introduced as a very effective seed for fodder programs. Barley can also be used for grazing in pastures, cover crops for gardens and many other uses. Seed Rate: 75 - 85 lbs. per acre; 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.arley Seed-Barley is a member of the grass family used primarily for cereal grain. Barley has been introduced as a very effective seed for fodder programs. Barley can also be used for grazing in pastures, cover crops for gardens and many other uses. Seed Rate: 75 - 85 lbs.