The Brown Mid Rib (BMR) trait is some of the newest most advanced technology in the forage industry. The name Brown Mid Rib comes from the center rib of the leaf that has a brownish color. This is caused by a reduction of lignin this is within the plant. Lignin is a component of the cell wall that aides with the strength and protection of the plant. Lignin is almost impossible for animals to digest and by reducing the percentage of lignin within the plant a very large increase in digestibility will be seen. Many tests have been done to test the theory of high digestibility and fantastic results have been discovered. One test concluded 110 lbs extra weight was gained by feeding BMR forage crops over conventional forage crops in one year. That equals 0.3 lbs./day extra weight gain. Not only has the BMR trait proven to boost weight gain, it has also proven to increase milk production in many dairy cows as well. BRM crops still have the same yield advantage as other forage crops with the advantage of increased digestibility making them the premier forage crop to produce.

The Brown Mid Rib trait is available in 3 Vanseed Hybrids products including PS 210 BMR, SS 200 BMR (Both Sorghum x Sudangrass Hybrids) and BMR 106 (Hybrid Forage Sorghum). These crops can produce equal yields of forage to corn with considerably less input costs. Sorghum crops can be used for silage, bale silage, green chop, and all grazing systems including swath grazing.