# DKC111-61RIB BRAND BLEND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Dekalb
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 111
- **Traits:** VT4PRIB (VT4PRO™ RIB Complete® Corn Blend)
- **Release year:** 2026
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc111-61rib-corn
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

DKC111-61 brand is a standout in the DEKALB® brand portfolio, delivering exceptional yield performance potential across all regions and boasts strong stress tolerance, excellent root strength, and very good stalk strength.

## Strengths & management

- Excellent yield performance potential with an attractive field appearance
- Excellent roots and very good stalk strength
- Good response to fungicide.
- Performs well in Medium to High Populations
- Very good drought stress tolerance

## Disease Ratings

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

## Growth

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

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION | 1360 |
| GDUS TO BLACK LAYER | 2800 |
| VALUE ADDED TRAIT | VT4PRIB |
| RELATIVE MATURITY | 111 |
| PLANTING RATE | Med High |
| NEW PRODUCT | NO |
| VARIETY | 01110943 |

## Harvest

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

- **2027 Eastern Missouri Seed Guide** — agronomist: Corey Sokol
- **Northeast Iowa 2026** — agronomist: Rich Judge
- **2025 South Dakota Product Guide** — agronomist: Gary Hegg
- **2026 EAST CENTRAL IOWA** — agronomist: Lance Goettsch
- **2026 Northern Indiana Seed Guide** — agronomist: Jason Harmon
- **2026 South Central/Southwest KS Guide** — agronomist: Holly Thrasher
- **Southwest  Iowa 26 Dekalb Asgrow** — agronomist: John Swalwell
- **Chris 2026 handout** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **2026 Southeast Iowa Seed Guide** — agronomist: Terry Mente
- **Northeast Iowa 2026** — agronomist: Scott Johnson
- **2026 SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Luke Miller
- **Southwest  Iowa 26 DK AG AAron** — agronomist: John Swalwell
- **2026 South Dakota Product Guide** — agronomist: Jeff Fuls
- **2026 E Central, Central & Northern NE** — agronomist: Josh Erwin
- **2026 South Dakota Product Guide** — agronomist: Jeff Spieler
- **West Central Illinois 2026** — agronomist: Lance Tarochione
- **2026 Washington, Oregon,  SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Dave Heimkes
- **DRINNERT 2025 Northwest Iowa Seed Guide** — agronomist: Dustin Rinnert
- **2026 IDAHO, UTAH SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Dave Heimkes
- **2026 Seed Guide** — agronomist: Nora Schultz
- **Northwest Kansas & Colorado 2026** — agronomist: David Brachtenbach
- **2026 WTX, OK & NM SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Kagan Randolph
- **Southwest Grain Corn Guide** — agronomist: Jason Mast
- **handout2026** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **Southwest  Iowa 26 DK AG Ohara 2** — agronomist: John Swalwell