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Forage Production

Piper sudangrass

  • Lower prussic acid potential than many other sudangrass and sorghum-sudangrass types, although proper grazing management is still required
  • Warm-season annual grass that performs well during hot summer conditions and is commonly used for forage, grazing, and cover crop applications

Hybrid sorghum sudangrass Variety SP4435PF BMR

  • Brown Midrib (BMR) genetics provide reduced lignin levels, resulting in improved fiber digestibility, forage quality, and animal performance compared to conventional sorghum-sudangrass hybrids.

  • Prussic Acid Free (PF) trait reduces concerns associated with hydrocyanic acid (HCN) toxicity, making the hybrid a safer option for grazing and forage use than traditional sorghum-sudangrass varieties.

Hybrid sorghum sudangrass Variety SP4408PF

  • Prussic Acid Free (PF) hybrid, reducing the risk of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) toxicity and making it well-suited for grazing and forage systems. 

  • Excellent regrowth potential, allowing for multiple harvests or grazing cycles throughout the growing season