Innovative Technologies Since 1904

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It Takes 15 Years to Breed a Winner

Barenbrug is at the forefront of advanced grass breeding technologies, continually striving to develop high-performance cultivars that meet the evolving needs of both agricultural and turf industries. Our cutting-edge research involves selecting and breeding grasses with superior resistance to diseases and environmental stresses, which is crucial as climate conditions change.

 

The Story of Grass

Our Turf Technologies

Sports field with HGT grass.

What is HGT?

The game changed forever 10 years ago when our turf researchers bred a revolutionary Kentucky bluegrass that possessed..

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RTF on Omaha Country Club's course.

What is RTF?

Not all grass is created equal. More than 20 years ago, our turf scientists developed a superior Tall fescue variety...

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Sports field with rpr grass.

What is RPR?

The grass technology so unique it not only received it's own patent, it created its own subspecies...

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Our Forage Technologies

Cattle grazing

PinPoint

The Pinpoint system increases grazing to 300 days or more per year, lowering feed costs.

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Range Shield

We know rainfall across the United States is not consistent. This is why we developed Range Shield.

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Field of BarOptima Plus E34.

Get PLUS

After years of research we were able to incorporate beneficial endophytes into improved forages.

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Dairy cattle eating ration

NutriFiber

NutriFiber an innovative forage grass solution offered by Barenbrug, caters to the nutritional needs of today's dairies.

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Our Forage Technologies

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CoverGraze™

We proud to offer CoverGraze, a cutting-edge cover crop solution that not only addresses soil erosion....

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Solutions from the Beginning

In 1908, our founder Joseph Barenbrug penned "Money in Grasses," laying the foundation for a legacy of innovation and dedication to grass breeding. His pioneering work was driven by a vision to unlock the full potential of grasses, creating significant value for farmers and turf managers alike.

 

Learn More About His Work

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