Little Brownie BMR

🌿 Little Brownie BMR Sorghum-Sudangrass Hybrid

Product Overview

Little Brownie BMR is a premium sorghum-sudangrass hybrid developed by Browning Seed, designed to meet the diverse forage needs of agricultural operations. This hybrid boasts the Brown Midrib (BMR) trait, which reduces lignin content, enhancing digestibility and palatability for livestock. Its drought tolerance ensures reliable growth even under challenging weather conditions, making it a dependable choice for forage production.

Key Features

• Brown Midrib (BMR) Trait: Reduces lignin content, enhancing digestibility and palatability for livestock.

• Drought Tolerance: Ensures reliable growth even under challenging weather conditions.

• Multiple Harvests: Potential for 2–3 harvests per season, offering flexibility and extended forage availability.

• Available Sizes: Offered in 5-pound, 50-pound, and 2,000-pound tote options to suit various operational scales.

Agronomic Information

• Planting Rate: Approximately 20–25 pounds per acre, depending on soil fertility and desired forage yield.

• Seeding Depth: Plant at a depth of 1–1.5 inches in a firm, moist seedbed.

• Soil Temperature: Optimal germination occurs when soil temperatures reach 60°F or higher.

• Harvest Timing: For maximum quality, harvest at the boot stage, approximately 40–50 days after planting.

Management Tips

• Fertilization: Apply nitrogen at a rate of 1–1.25 pounds per day of planned growth under favorable conditions.

• Grazing: Begin grazing when plants reach 24–30 inches in height and stop when 6–8 inches remain to promote rapid regrowth.

• Harvesting: For hay or silage, ensure timely harvest to maintain forage quality and prevent lignin development.

Benefits for Livestock

• Enhanced Digestibility: The BMR trait leads to higher-quality forage, improving livestock performance.

• Increased Palatability: Livestock are more likely to consume BMR forage, leading to better intake and weight gain.

• Improved Feed Efficiency: Higher-quality forage translates to more efficient feed utilization.

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