# DKC63-55RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 113
- **Traits:** DGVT2PRIB (DroughtGard™ Hybrids with VT Double PRO® RIB corn blend)
- **Release year:** 2013
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc63-55rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC63-55RIB Brand Blend is an exciting 113 RM DroughtGard® Hybrids with VT Double PRO® RIB Complete corn blend offering exceptional drought tolerance and high yield potential across a wide range of environments. Solid overall agronomics including strong stalks, roots and excellent greensnap tolerance combined with very good Goss's wilt tolerance allow for broad adaptability across the Central and Western Corn Belt

## Strengths & management

- High yield potential across environments and production systems
- Has shown excellent drought tolerance
- Strong disease tolerance package with very good Goss's wilt tolerance and above average GLS tolerance
- Has shown solid overall agronomics with excellent stalk strength and greensnap tolerance
- Good fit for early planting and reduced tillage systems thanks to very good emergence and excellent seedling vigor
- Goss's wilt and greensnap tolerance enable good Western movement across the 110 and 115 RM zones
- Well suited for dryland and limited irrigation production systems

## Disease Ratings

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| ANTHRACNOSE LEAF BLIGHT | - |
| GRAY LEAF SPOT | 4 |
| SOUTHERN RUST | 6 |
| ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT | 6 |
| GOSS'S WILT | 3 |
| SOUTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT | 3 |
| STEWART'S LEAF BLIGHT | 2 |
| NORTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT - RACE 1 | 3 |

## Growth

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| SEEDLING GROWTH | 3 |
| EMERGENCE | 3 |
| ROOT STRENGTH | 3 |
| STALK STRENGTH | 4 |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE | 1 |
| GREENSNAP TOLERANCE | 2 |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Medium |
| EAR PLACEMENT | Medium |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1360 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2825 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | DGVT2PRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 113 |
| PLANTING RATE | Low |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01048678 |

## Harvest

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

## Herbicide

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

## Plant Description

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| COB COLOR | Red |
| KERNEL CAP COLOR | Yellow |
| KERNEL ROW | 16 |

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **2025 South Central/Southwest KS Guide** — agronomist: Holly Thrasher
- **2025 Southwest Nebraska Seed Guide** — agronomist: John Skalsky
- **2024 South Central/Southwest Kansas** — agronomist: Holly Thrasher
- **2025-26 Central Kansas** — agronomist: Jeff Schaef
- **2025 SOUTHEAST & SOUTHCENTRAL NEBRASKA** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **2024-25 Central Kansas** — agronomist: Jeff Schaef
- **Chris 2026 handout** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **handout2026** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
