HLR™

Grow More Leaf, Not More Stem

Produce more digestible, palatable forage with HLR™, a high leaf-to-stem ratio orchardgrass blend developed from Barenbrug USA’s latest breeding advancements. HLR™ combines high yield, late maturity, disease resistance, winter hardiness, and strong forage quality for productive grazing, hay, and silage systems.

Unmatched Forage Quality and Yield with HLR™

Years of meticulous breeding efforts have culminated in the HLR™ (High Leaf Ratio) orchardgrass blend. Our focus has always been on one goal: to provide you with the highest quality forage that maximizes both yield and nutritional value. The varieties in our blend are handpicked for their exceptional leaf-to-stem ratio, resulting in:

• More Leaves for Better Digestibility: High leaf content means your cattle will enjoy increased digestibility and higher energy intake.
• Less Stem, More Palatability: A reduced stem ratio enhances feed quality and makes the forage more palatable for your cattle.

Disease Resistance You Can Trust

In the constantly evolving landscape of agriculture, new diseases can threaten your crops. Our breeders have selected varieties in the HLR™ orchardgrass blend for their robust tolerance to diseases such as rust and other leaf ailments. This ensures your forage remains healthy and resilient, providing consistent quality year-round.

Late Maturity for Better Harvest Timing

HLR™ contains intermediate- to late-heading orchardgrass varieties that remain vegetative longer, helping preserve forage quality and provide a wider harvest window. Its later maturity also makes it an excellent companion for alfalfa because the crops can reach the appropriate stage for harvest at a more compatible time.

Ideal for Mixed Planting

HLR™ orchardgrass is part of our Pinpoint™ family of products, featuring intermediate to late heading varieties. These are perfect for planting alongside alfalfa, creating a balanced, nutritious forage mixture that supports the overall health and productivity of your cattle.

Built for Dependable Seasonal Performance

HLR™ combines drought tolerance with excellent winter hardiness, helping stands remain productive through seasonal stress. Its quick establishment and strong seedling vigor also help producers develop productive orchardgrass stands sooner.

Why Choose HLR™?

• High Leaf-to-Stem Ratio: More leaves improve digestibility, energy, and forage quality.
• Exceptional Palatability: Fewer coarse stems help encourage greater forage intake.
• High Yielding: Productive varieties deliver dependable forage for grazing, hay, or silage.
• Outstanding Disease Resistance: Selected for tolerance to rust and other leaf diseases.
• Late Maturing: Supports better forage quality and more compatible harvest timing with alfalfa.
• Excellent Winter Hardiness: Helps maintain productive stands in colder climates.
• Drought Tolerant: Performs reliably through dry seasonal conditions.
• Versatile Use: Effective in pure stands or mixtures with clover and alfalfa.

Proven Forage Performance

In a three-year Michigan State University orchardgrass trial, Intensiv™, one of the primary components of HLR™, produced the highest cumulative yield among the varieties shown, with a three-year total of 12.27 tons per acre compared with 11.53 for Persist and 11.47 for Potomac.

Discover the Power of HLR™

Whether you are establishing a grazing pasture, producing hay or silage, or improving an alfalfa stand, HLR™ delivers the yield, digestibility, palatability, disease resistance, and seasonal durability needed for dependable forage production. Find your nearest Barenbrug distributor or buy now online.

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