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This hybrid sorghum-sudangrass is a premium product for the producer wanting to get the most from a grazing or hay product. Because the hybrid is completely "Brown midrib" it has significantly increased digestibility of its stem and leaves. The Brown Midrib characteristic when added to a sorghum-sudangrass hybrid increases the proportions of cellulose and hemicellulose in the stem while decreasing the more indigestible lignin traction. Lignin content is decreased approximately 40-60% depending upon environmental conditions.

Stems feel and look softer and will appear more limber with a distinct light brownish color in the midrib of the leaves and cortex of the stems. Becuase of the increased quality of this brown midrib hybrid, growers will see increased gains above those obtained from normal sorghum-sudangrass hybrids when animals are fed equal quantities of material.

This hybrid has fine thin stems with long narrow leaves with excellent standibility and re-growth capability. Disease and drought performance are very good and green leaf retention at harvest (boot to head emergence) is excellent. This hybrid is approximately 10 days later to bloom than Honey Drop and about the same height. Yields are comparable but with the brown midrib trait more energy can be obtained.

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Midstates Ag Services, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

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