# DKC69-16 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 119
- **Traits:** SS (SmartStax®)
- **Release year:** 2018
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc69-16-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC69-16 Brand is a product that can be used in irrigated or dryland environments throughout the Southern U.S. and into the Southern High Plains.  It can provide an attractive wide leaved plant type with good husk coverage.

## Strengths & management

- Has shown above average drought tolerance
- Very good Goss's Wilt tolerance
- Descent ear flex improves performance potential at lower populations
- May benefit from a fungicide in areas of high Southern Rust pressure
- May respond well to sidress applications of nitrogen
- Potential to be used as a dual purpose product for silage

## Disease Ratings

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

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1380 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2970 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | SS |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 119 |
| PLANTING RATE | Med Low |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01075562 |

## Harvest

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| STAYGREEN | 2 |
| HARVEST APPEARANCE | 3 |
| DRYDOWN | 3 |
| 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

- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2026** — agronomist: Eddie Beasley
- **CAROLINAS/SE VIRGINIA** — agronomist: Zachary Webb
- **2025 Seed Guide** — agronomist: Zachary Webb
- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2025#2** — agronomist: Eddie Beasley
- **South Carolina/ SE North Carolina** — agronomist: Zachary Webb
- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2026#2** — agronomist: Vint Hicks
- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2025#2** — agronomist: Vint Hicks
- **Eastern NC & Southeast VA** — agronomist: Zachary Webb
- **CAROLINAS/SE VIRGINIA** — agronomist: Jim Kiser
- **Carolina's** — agronomist: Jim Kiser
