The name brown midrib comes from the brownish color in the midrib of the leaf and at the base of the plants internodes. The brown midrib trait in forages reduces the indigestible lignin component in the plants cells. This reduction of lignin makes for higher digestible proteins and lower neutral and acid detergent fiber, resulting in higher digestible nutrients. Obviously, higher digestible nutrients equates to more milk or beef production.


CenturyBMR and Millennium BMR are not photo period sensitive and will flower in approximately 80-85 days.

4Ever Green BMR is photo period sensitive and will flower in approximately 180 days.