# DKC077-26RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 77
- **Traits:** VT2PRIB (VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend)
- **Release year:** 2027
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc077-26rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC077-26RIB Brand Blend is a broad acre addition to the early maturity DEKALB® brand portfolio. Robust agronomics with outstanding Goss’s Wilt tolerance, and excellent yield potential build a durable product with strong east to west movement.

## Strengths & management

- 1) Excellent top-end yield potential with great test weight for the RM
- 2) Robust agronomics with solid root and stalk strength
- 3) Semi-flex ear type has shown good performance at medium populations
- 4) Above average Goss’s Wilt tolerance

## Disease Ratings

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

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1030 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 1955 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | VT2PRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 77 |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium |
| NEW PRODUCT | YES |
| VARIETY | undefined |

## Harvest

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

- **Montana & Wyoming** — agronomist: Cody Oswald
- **North Dakota & Northern MN** — agronomist: Cody Oswald
- **2027 Idaho and Utah Product Guide** — agronomist: David Heimkes
