# DKC61-98RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 111
- **Traits:** VT2PRIB (VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend)
- **Release year:** 2018
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc61-98rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC61-98RIB Brand Blend combines strong agronomics, an excellent disease package and outstanding yield potential in both irrigated and dryland conditions.

## Strengths & management

- Has shown good standability and grain quality
- Disease package allows use in high disease pressure areas
- Adaptability to a wide range of soil types
- Push populations to maximize performance
- No known herbicide sensitivities
- Can be used for dual purpose as silage

## Disease Ratings

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

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1370 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2790 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | VT2PRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 111 |
| PLANTING RATE | High |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| DEKALB® DISEASE SHIELD® | YES |
| VARIETY | 01075186 |

## Harvest

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

## 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 | 14 |

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VT2P TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Josh Tooley
- **West Central Illinois 2023** — agronomist: Lance Tarochione
- **Eastern Missouri 2026** — agronomist: Joe Harris
- **Southwest  Iowa 24** — agronomist: Andrew Penney
- **Southwest  Iowa 26 Dekalb Asgrow** — agronomist: John Swalwell
- **West Central Illinois 2025** — agronomist: Lance Tarochione
- **2026 Seed Guide** — agronomist: Nora Schultz
- **Eastern Missouri 2025** — agronomist: Joe Harris
- **2025 Northern Indiana Seed Guide** — agronomist: Jason Harmon
- **Southern Illinois Seed Guide** — agronomist: Josh Tooley
- **2024-2025 Dekalb Seed Guide** — agronomist: Andrew Penney
- **2023 NORTHEAST IOWA Duplicate** — agronomist: Lance Goettsch
- **2026 Southeast Iowa Seed Guide** — agronomist: Terry Mente
- **2025 SOUTHEAST & SOUTHCENTRAL NEBRASKA** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **Northwest Missouri 2025** — agronomist: Jody Foutch
- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SMARTSTAX TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Josh Tooley
- **2025 East Central Iowa** — agronomist: Lance Goettsch
- **West Central Illinois 2023** — agronomist: Chris Kallal
- **2025 Southeast Iowa Seed Guide** — agronomist: Terry Mente
- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VT2P TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Mackenzie Trader
- **Southwest  Iowa 26 DK AG AAron** — agronomist: John Swalwell
- **Southwest  Iowa 26 DK AG Ohara 2** — agronomist: John Swalwell
- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VT2P TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Jamie Long
