seed-mcp/corpus/bayer_seeds/dekalb-dkc077-26rib.md

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

• North Dakota & Northern MN — agronomist: Cody Oswald