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# 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 |
| SOUTHERN RUST | 4 |
| ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT | 2 |
| GOSS'S WILT | 5 |
| 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
- **Northwest Iowa DEKALB and Asgrow Seed Guide 2027** — agronomist: Dustin Rinnert
- **Southeast and South-Central** — agronomist: Steven Johnsen
- **Northeast & East Central Nebraska** — agronomist: Josh Erwin
- **Southeast Iowa** — agronomist: Terry Mente
- **Northern Indiana** — agronomist: Jason Harmon
- **South Dakota** — agronomist: Jeff Spieler
- **West Central Iowa** — agronomist: Nora Schultz
- **Northwest Iowa DEKALB and Asgrow Seed Guide 2027** — agronomist: Jim McDermott
- **Northwest Iowa** — agronomist: Jim McDermott
- **South Central Minnesota** — agronomist: Daniel Koehler
- **2027 West Texas Seed Guide** — agronomist: Corey Thompson
- **2027 MN Seed Guide** — agronomist: Abby Ficker
- **West-Central Iowa** — agronomist: Nora Schultz
- **New Northwest** — agronomist: Jim McDermott