Hybrid Forage Brassica

The hybrid forage brassica of Brassica campestris × Brassica napus is a versatile option for extending the grazing season during periods of reduced cool-season pasture growth due to summer heat or cold. It serves as a valuable supplement, offering high-quality forage to the summer diet and complementing the regrowth of summer annual grasses for multiple grazing cycles. This hybrid variety provides excellent tonnage and nutritional content, contributing to enhanced forage diversity and productivity. Moreover, it proves beneficial when sown after cereal crop harvests for late-summer and fall grazing, maximizing land utilization and forage availability during critical periods. Additionally, it functions effectively as a break crop, facilitating the conversion of older pastures to newer species and varieties. Its annual nature allows for a wider window to eliminate undesirable forage through methods such as herbicide application, tillage, and competition from the brassica crop itself. Overall, this hybrid forage brassica offers flexibility and productivity, making it a valuable asset in diversified grazing systems and pasture management strategies.