BEYOND BMR: SECURING THE FUTURE OF HIGH-QUALITY CORN SILAGE
Brown midrib (BMR) corn hybrids have been a key tool for growers focused on producing high-quality corn silage. BMR corn hybrids are valued for their higher fiber digestibility levels, due to their lower lignin levels, when compared to conventional corn. These hybrids are a major forage component for many dairy herds across Wisconsin. Recent announcements from Corteva indicate that farmers need to plan for the eventual phase out of BMR products from the associated companies no later than the 2030 growing season. Check out the full article to get strategies to navigate through this change.
