# DKC35-88RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 85
- **Traits:** VT2PRIB (VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend)
- **Release year:** 2016
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc35-88rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

---
## Positioning

DKC35-88RIB Brand Blend is a broadly adapted product that has shown strong performance across yield levels.  It can provide solid defense and good drydown at harvest.

## Strengths & management

- Very good drought tolerance
- Has shown good greensnap tolerance
- Has shown very good test weight and nice deep kernels
- Great option for fields with multiple yield environments
- Can perform well at most planting populations
- Can be used broadly within the 85 RM zone

## Disease Ratings

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

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1100 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2125 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | VT2PRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 85 |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01065423 |

## Harvest

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| STAYGREEN | 3 |
| HARVEST APPEARANCE | 4 |
| 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

- **2024 South Dakota Product Guide** — agronomist: Jeff Spieler
- **2025 SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Luke Miller
- **2026 Central & Western ND, MT/WY** — agronomist: Cody Oswald
- **2026 Eastern ND / Northern MN** — agronomist: Grant Mehring
- **2024 South Dakota Product Guide** — agronomist: Gary Hegg
- **2026 Northern North Dakota Seedguide** — agronomist: Courtney Meduna
