# DKC61-54RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 111
- **Traits:** SSRIB (SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend)
- **Release year:** 2014
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc61-54rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC61-54RIB Brand Blend is an agronomically sound choice for a 111 RM product.  Its very good Goss's Wilt and greensnap tolerance make it a great Western product.  This product is a great choice for dryland or limited irrigation.  Planted at higher populations, this product can perform well in high yield environments.

## Strengths & management

- Very good Goss' Wilt tolerance
- Very good drought stress tolerance and low end stability
- Very nice overall agronomic package and late season health
- Can have nice test weight and grain quality
- Plant higher populations for best top end yield potential
- Moderate amount of ear flex allows for slightly lower populations on tougher ground
- Good emergence and seedling vigor allows for early planting
- Late season health and standability allows for later harvest

## Disease Ratings

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| ANTHRACNOSE LEAF BLIGHT | 3 |
| GRAY LEAF SPOT | 5 |
| COMMON RUST | 3 |
| SOUTHERN RUST | 5 |
| ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT | 4 |
| GOSS'S WILT | 4 |
| EYE SPOT | 3 |
| SOUTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT | 2 |
| STEWART'S LEAF BLIGHT | 3 |
| CORN LETHAL NECROSIS | - |
| NORTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT - RACE 1 | 3 |

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1345 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2775 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | SSRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 111 |
| PLANTING RATE | Med High |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01052473 |

## Harvest

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| STAYGREEN | 2 |
| HARVEST APPEARANCE | 2 |
| 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 | 16 |

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **NE Colorado, SE Wyoming and W. Nebraska** — agronomist: Dustin Schmer
- **2026 Southwest Nebraska Seed Guide** — agronomist: John Skalsky
- **2025 SOUTHEAST & SOUTHCENTRAL NEBRASKA** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **2026 E Central, Central & Northern NE** — agronomist: Josh Erwin
- **2024 Northern IL Local Recommendations** — agronomist: Jim Donnelly
- **2025 Southwest Nebraska Seed Guide** — agronomist: John Skalsky
- **2025 E Central, Central & Northern NE** — agronomist: Josh Erwin
- **2025 E Central, Central & Northern NE** — agronomist: Jason Skalsky
- **NE Colorado, SE Wyoming and  W. Nebraska** — agronomist: Dustin Schmer
- **Northwest Kansas & Colorado 2026** — agronomist: David Brachtenbach
