seed-mcp/corpus/bayer_seeds/dekalb-dkc098-98rib.json

{
  "source": "bayer_seeds",
  "source_key": "dekalb-dkc098-98rib",
  "vendor": "Bayer",
  "brand": "DEKALB",
  "product_name": "DKC098-98RIB BRAND BLEND",
  "product_id": "CORN_DKC098-98RIB BRAND BLEND_DEKALB_US",
  "hybrid_prefix": "DKC098-98RIB",
  "hybrid_suffix": "BRAND BLEND",
  "crop": "corn",
  "release_year": 2027,
  "relative_maturity": "98",
  "maturity_group": null,
  "wheat_class": null,
  "trait_stack": [
    "SSPRIB"
  ],
  "trait_descriptions": [
    "SmartStax® PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend"
  ],
  "positioning_statement": "DKC098-98RIB Brand Blend is a SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology product with outstanding yield potential. This product has shown strong emergence and vigor paired with strong roots and stalks.  Exceptional disease tolerance package and flexy ear type allow for versatility in placement, planting and harvest timing.",
  "strengths": [
    "A SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology product that has demonstrated excellent performance under heat and drought stressed growing conditions.",
    "Strong season long agronomics provide versatility in planting timings and management."
  ],
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      "label": "DISEASE RATINGS",
      "type": "disease ratings",
      "items": [
        {
          "characteristic": "GRAY LEAF SPOT",
          "value": "5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "SOUTHERN RUST",
          "value": "4"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT",
          "value": "2"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "GOSS'S WILT",
          "value": "3"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "NORTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT - RACE 1",
          "value": "4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "GROWTH",
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        {
          "characteristic": "SEEDLING GROWTH",
          "value": "3"
        },
        {
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          "value": "2"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "ROOT STRENGTH",
          "value": "3"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "STALK STRENGTH",
          "value": "4"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "DROUGHT TOLERANCE",
          "value": "3"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "GREENSNAP TOLERANCE",
          "value": "3"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "PLANT HEIGHT",
          "value": "Med Tall"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "EAR PLACEMENT",
          "value": "Med High"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "MANAGEMENT",
      "type": "management",
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        {
          "characteristic": "GDUS TO MID-POLLINATION",
          "value": "1265"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "GDUS TO BLACK LAYER",
          "value": "2510"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "VALUE ADDED TRAIT",
          "value": "SSPRORIB"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "RELATIVE MATURITY",
          "value": "98"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "PLANTING RATE",
          "value": "Low"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "NEW PRODUCT",
          "value": "YES"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "VARIETY",
          "value": "undefined"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "HARVEST",
      "type": "harvest",
      "items": [
        {
          "characteristic": "STAYGREEN",
          "value": "2"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "HARVEST APPEARANCE",
          "value": "2"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "DRYDOWN",
          "value": "3"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "TEST WEIGHT",
          "value": "4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "HERBICIDE",
      "type": "herbicide",
      "items": [
        {
          "characteristic": "GROWTH REGULATORS SENSITIVITY",
          "value": "A"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "ISOXAZOLES SENSITIVITY - PREEMERGENCE",
          "value": "A"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "SULFONYLUREAS SENSITIVITY",
          "value": "A"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "PLANT DESCRIPTION",
      "type": "plant description",
      "items": [
        {
          "characteristic": "COB COLOR",
          "value": "Red"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "KERNEL CAP COLOR",
          "value": "Yellow"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "KERNEL ROW",
          "value": "16"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "_scale_direction": "1-9 (9 = best)",
  "regional_recommendations": [
    {
      "product_list_name": "2027 Product Guide",
      "agronomist": "Jeffrey Fuls",
      "agronomist_email": "jeffrey.fuls@bayer.com",
      "variant_id": "CORN_DKC098-98RIB BRAND BLEND_DEKALB_US_2027_J8P"
    },
    {
      "product_list_name": "2027 Product Guide",
      "agronomist": "Jeffrey Fuls",
      "agronomist_email": "jeffrey.fuls@bayer.com",
      "variant_id": "CORN_DKC098-98RIB BRAND BLEND_DEKALB_US_2027_J8L"
    },
    {
      "product_list_name": "2027 Product Guide",
      "agronomist": "Jeffrey Fuls",
      "agronomist_email": "jeffrey.fuls@bayer.com",
      "variant_id": "CORN_DKC098-98RIB BRAND BLEND_DEKALB_US_2027_J8J"
    }
  ],
  "image_url": "https://cs-assets.bayer.com/is/image/bayer/62503_31_MY23_DK_SEED_BAG_RENDERING_SMARTSTAXPRO_RNAI_A",
  "source_urls": [
    "https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/corn/dekalb/dekalb-dkc098-98rib-corn"
  ],
  "sitemap_last_modified": "2026-05-18T15:42:15.791Z",
  "fetched_at": "2026-06-01T06:09:37.807765+00:00",
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