# DKC64-25RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 114
- **Traits:** DGVT2PRIB (DroughtGard™ Hybrids with VT Double PRO® RIB corn blend)
- **Release year:** 2018
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc64-25rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC64-25RIB Brand Blend is an extremely stable product that should be positioned in lower yielding, drought prone environments.  Excellent heat and drought tolerance, along with good agronomics make this an attractive option for the tough acre.

## Strengths & management

- Has shown outstanding yield stability in lower yield environments
- Decent ear flex allows planting at moderate populations
- Can provide a moderate level of tolerance to Southern Rust
- Strong potential in the Southern 110 and throughout the 115RM zones
- Position into soils less likely to observe root lodging
- Position in fields with reduced risk of Anthracnose Stalk Rot

## Disease Ratings

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GRAY LEAF SPOT | 5 |
| SOUTHERN RUST | 5 |
| ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT | 6 |
| GOSS'S WILT | 5 |
| SOUTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT | 4 |
| NORTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT - RACE 1 | 3 |

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1335 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2845 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | DGVT2PRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 114 |
| PLANTING RATE | Med Low |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01076441 |

## Harvest

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| STAYGREEN | 4 |
| HARVEST APPEARANCE | 4 |
| DRYDOWN | 2 |
| TEST WEIGHT | 2 |

## 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

- **Northwest Kansas & Colorado 2026** — agronomist: David Brachtenbach
- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VT2P TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Mackenzie Trader
- **2026 WTX, OK & NM SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Kagan Randolph
- **2026 KS and MO** — agronomist: Molly Drimmel
- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VT2P TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Josh Tooley
- **handout2026** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **2025-26 Central Kansas** — agronomist: Jeff Schaef
- **2026 South Central/Southwest KS Guide** — agronomist: Holly Thrasher
- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SMARTSTAX TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Josh Tooley
- **MidAtlantic** — agronomist: Bryan Dillehay
- **2025 KS and MO** — agronomist: Molly Drimmel
- **Chris 2026 handout** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **Southern Illinois Seed Guide** — agronomist: Josh Tooley
- **West Central Illinois 2025** — agronomist: Lance Tarochione
- **2025 South Central/Southwest KS Guide** — agronomist: Holly Thrasher
- **2025 SOUTHEAST & SOUTHCENTRAL NEBRASKA** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **West Central Illinois 2023** — agronomist: Chris Kallal
- **Western Missouri** — agronomist: Jody Foutch
- **Mid Atlantic** — agronomist: Bryan Dillehay
- **Northwest Missouri 2025** — agronomist: Jody Foutch
- **2024 South Central/Southwest Kansas** — agronomist: Holly Thrasher
- **2024-25 Central Kansas** — agronomist: Jeff Schaef
- **West Central Illinois 2023** — agronomist: Lance Tarochione
- **2025 WTX, OK, and NM SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Kagan Randolph
- **SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VT2P TRAIT FOCUS** — agronomist: Jamie Long
