BMR 106 is a new generation Brown Midrib forage sorghum designed primarily for high quality silage. BMR 106 contains all of the desirable traits from the previous generation brown midrib hybrids, plus tests indicate even better feed quality. The lignin content of the stem has been dramatically reduced which significantly improves digestibility by 40% over conventional forage sorghums. This improvement in digestibility allows BMR 106 forage sorghum to equal the milk production of corn. The reduced lignin content of BMR 106's stems makes it more prone to lodging than conventional forage sorghums. Because of these weaker stems, BMR 106 should be planted at the recommended rates for your area and harvest should be done on time.

The water requirement of BMR 106 is 1/3 less than the water required to produce an equivalent amount of corn. This high water use efficiency of BMR 106 makes it ideally suited where water is a major yield limiting factor.

BMR 106 is usually planted between June 1 and July 10 in the Midwest when the soil temperatures should be at least 60º F.

Seeding Rate - 6-8 lbs./Acre

There are 3 main BMR genes (6, 12, 18) of these BMR 6 gives the highest levels of digestibility and animal performance. Increases have been recorded of up to 30% in beef produced per ton of feed when compared with conventional hay grazers. In silage sorghums, the BMR trait gives silage quality equal to that of high quality corn silage. Hay products can achieve the same quality levels as alfalfa hay.

For the maximum BMR advantage, INSIST on products with the BMR 6 gene. In normal growing situations, the brown color of the mid-rib on the leaf or the color of the stalk enable you to identify BMR products. The brown midrid phenomenon is correlated with a reduced level of lignin within the stalks. Lignin is indigestible in ruminants. Reducing the lignin results in higher feed intake and improved weight gains. The BMR trait can be less visible in the leaf mid-rib as the leaves mature.

The improved digestibility of the stalks with BMR 6 gene means stalk diameter is not the issue that it normally is with haygrazers. Because stalk diameter is not a key issue, lower planting rates can be used with BMR haygrazers, reducing the planting cost to one similar to conventional products while at the same time improving animal performance and hay quality.

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Sugar Graze II is a top quality 3-way cross sorghum x sorgho x sudan-grass hybrid designed for grazing, greenchop or hay. Sugar Graze II grows off rapidly and its sweet succulent stalks and broad deep green leaves result in an excellent quality forage. Sugar Graze II is widely adapted to various growing conditions. Its inherent massive root system results in drought tolerance, which makes Sugar Graze II highly suitable for limited rainfall areas. This hybrid will also respond to adequate moisture with the ability to produce superior yields. In general, higher planting rates are recommended for an overall premium quality forage.

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