# DKC097-51RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 97
- **Traits:** TRERIB (Trecepta™ RIB Complete® corn blend)
- **Release year:** 2026
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc097-51rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC097-51RIB Brand Blend product is a versatile corn product that has shown high yield performance potential in various environments. To optimize its yield potential, it is advisable to plant at medium populations and consider using a fungicide in regions with disease pressure.

## Strengths & management

- Has shown excellent yield potential and versatility across environments
- Medium plant stature with medium low ear placement with a more upright canopy structure
- This product has shown strong heat and drought stress tolerance
- Recommend medium populations to optimize yield

## Disease Ratings

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

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1245 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2410 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | TRERIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 97 |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01116250 |

## Harvest

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| STAYGREEN | 3 |
| HARVEST APPEARANCE | 3 |
| DRYDOWN | 3 |
| TEST WEIGHT | 5 |

## 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 | 16 |

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **Michigan and NW Ohio** — agronomist: Doug George
- **South Dakota** — agronomist: Jeff Spieler
- **EASTERN OHIO** — agronomist: Brad Miller
- **South Central Minnesota** — agronomist: Daniel Koehler
- **Northern Indiana** — agronomist: Jason Harmon
- **2027 MN Seed Guide** — agronomist: Abby Ficker
- **North Dakota & Northern MN** — agronomist: Cody Oswald
- **2027 Product Guide** — agronomist: Jeffrey Fuls
