BMR Overview - Mycogen Seeds

Sales Rep:	Joseph Emanuele	724-261-9115
Agronomist:	Travis Keene	717-327-3090
Nutritionist:	John Brouillette	315-427-4741

Ashburn, VA (20146)

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Bred for maximum digestibility and high milk production, BMR silage corn features:

Brown midrib (BMR) — a naturally occurring gene mutation
Less lignin in the cornstalk — higher fiber digestibility
Higher digestibility — leads to greater dry matter intake (DMI) and more milk

Mycogen® brand Silage-Specific™ BMR corn delivers:

An average of 4.8 pounds higher milk production per cow per day
Greater corn silage intake so producers can reduce grain in the ration formulation
High-value silage with a return on investment of up to 10:1

High-performing Mycogen brand BMR corn silage seed offers:

Improved corn silage yield and standability compared with first-generation BMR hybrids
The latest trait technologies — including SmartStax® for the broadest spectrum of insect control and reduced refuge requirements

Proven bm3 mutation delivers higher feeding value:

All Mycogen brand BMR corn hybrids contain the naturally occurring bm3 gene mutation
The bm3 gene is proven to have the lowest lignin and highest digestibility of all BMR gene mutations

Advice for growing, harvesting and feeding brown midrib silage

Expert Mycogen Seeds agronomists and nutritionists can help producers:

Successfully grow and harvest BMR corn hybrids
Adjust ration formulation for highly digestible BMR corn silage
Achieve higher milk production
Increase the value of corn silage for a higher return on investment
Access resources to improve forage production

Comparison of BMR corn and conventional corn stalks

Lower lignin content in BMR corn stalks (bottom) means higher digestibility. All Mycogen^® brand BMR corn hybrids contain the proven bm3 gene mutation.

BMR corn features a distinctive brown midrib due to a naturally occurring gene mutation. The bm3 gene mutation in all Mycogen^® brand BMR corn hybrids delivers higher digestibility compared with conventional corn and other BMR hybrids.