# DKC104-08RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 104
- **Traits:** VT4PRIB (VT4PRO™ RIB Complete® Corn Blend)
- **Release year:** 2025
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc104-08rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC104-08RIB Brand Blend is a VT4PRO™ Technology product that has shown exceptional yield performance potential with broad east to west adaptation.

## Strengths & management

- Product has shown impressive yield potential and broad adaptation across yield environments
- Strong greensnap tolerance, Goss’ Wilt tolerance, and average pH tolerance enables a western fit
- Has showcased a girthy, semi-flex ear type with medium populations recommended
- VT4PRO™ Technology provides enhanced above ground protection with RNAi Technology for corn rootworm protection

## Disease Ratings

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GRAY LEAF SPOT | 5 |
| SOUTHERN RUST | 5 |
| ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT | 2 |
| GOSS'S WILT | 4 |
| NORTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT - RACE 1 | 4 |

## Growth

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| SEEDLING GROWTH | 2 |
| EMERGENCE | 2 |
| ROOT STRENGTH | 3 |
| STALK STRENGTH | 3 |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE | 2 |
| GREENSNAP TOLERANCE | 2 |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Medium |
| EAR PLACEMENT | Medium |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1286 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2600 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | VT4PRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 104 |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01104559 |

## Harvest

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| STAYGREEN | 4 |
| HARVEST APPEARANCE | 3 |
| DRYDOWN | 3 |
| TEST WEIGHT | 4 |

## Herbicide

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GROWTH REGULATORS SENSITIVITY | A |
| ISOXAZOLES SENSITIVITY - PREEMERGENCE | A |
| SULFONYLUREAS SENSITIVITY | A |

## Plant Description

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| COB COLOR | Red |
| KERNEL CAP COLOR | Yellow |
| KERNEL ROW | 18 |

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **Northern Indiana** — agronomist: Jason Harmon
- **West-Central Iowa** — agronomist: Nora Schultz
- **Michigan and NW Ohio** — agronomist: Doug George
- **2027 MN Seed Guide** — agronomist: Abby Ficker
- **EASTERN OHIO** — agronomist: Brad Miller
- **Northeast & East Central Nebraska** — agronomist: Josh Erwin
- **South Dakota** — agronomist: Jeff Spieler
- **2027 Product Guide** — agronomist: Jeffrey Fuls
- **South Central Minnesota** — agronomist: Daniel Koehler
- **West Central Iowa** — agronomist: Nora Schultz
