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  "vendor": "Bayer",
  "brand": "DEKALB",
  "product_name": "DKC088-39RIB BRAND BLEND",
  "product_id": "CORN_DKC088-39RIB BRAND BLEND_DEKALB_US",
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  "release_year": 2027,
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  "wheat_class": null,
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    "Excellent yield potential at all tested yield levels",
    "Above average emergence and early vigor allowing for flexible planting windows",
    "Flexy ear type that allows medium low population depending on yield environment",
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    "Excellent grain quality and above average test weight"
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          "characteristic": "GREENSNAP TOLERANCE",
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          "characteristic": "NEW PRODUCT",
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          "characteristic": "DRYDOWN",
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          "characteristic": "SULFONYLUREAS SENSITIVITY",
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          "characteristic": "COB COLOR",
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  "sitemap_last_modified": "2026-05-18T15:42:09.562Z",
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