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DKC48-68RIB

Brand Blend / Silage
DKC48-68RIB Brand Blend can offer growers an eye catching plant appearance with solid agronomics and yield potential across environments. A broad acre product that has shown the best performance potential in the 95 and 100 relative maturity zones with excellent south of zone utilization.
Where to Buy
trait
SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend
SSRIB logo
Silage Proven
Yes
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Maturity
98

Strengths

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Bold field appearance, medium tall plant height with a semi-erect canopy type; medium ear height

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Good overall emergence and seedling vigor package

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Has shown a solid agronomic package including good stalk and root strength as well as very good greensnap tolerance

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Hybrid has demonstrated a good overall Northern disease package

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Semi-flex ear type with girth for top end yield potential

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Excellent grain quality and test weight

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Prefers a medium population recommendation but will handle higher end planting rates with increasing management to support

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Has shown very good performance in corn following corn systems as well as the rotated acre

Product Details

Management
 
 
Value Added Trait
SSRIB
Relative Maturity
98
Gdus To Mid-pollinationinfo_outline
1275
Gdus To Black Layerinfo_outline
2465
Planting Rate
Medium
Silage Proven
-
New Product
NO
Variety
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Plant Description
 
 
Cob Color
Red
Kernel Cap Color
Yellow
Kernel Row
20
Growth
 
 
Emergence
3
Seedling Growth
3
Root Strength
3
Stalk Strength
3
Drought Tolerance
2
Greensnap
2
Plant Height
Med Tall
Ear Placement
Medium
Harvest
 
 
Staygreen
3
Harvest Appearance
2
Drydown
2
Test Weight
2
National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.
Diseases
PoorExcellent
National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.
Herbicide
 
 
Growth Regulators Sensitivity
A
Sulfonylureas Sensitivity
A
Isoxazoles Sensitivity - Pre-emergence
A
Herbicide SensitivityA = Acceptable, C = Caution, W = Warning. Environmental conditions may cause herbicide interactions different than indicated for a particular growing season.Herbicide ToleranceRatings are based on observations and research using herbicides at labeled and above labeled rates to simulate extreme environmental conditions, misapplication and adverse soil pH or organic content.
Silage Characteristics
 
 
Ndfd 24 Hr
4
Ndfd 30 Hr
4
% Of Starch
2
Ivsd7hr
3
Silage Yield
4
Milk Per Ton
4
Milk Per Acre
4
National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.

Recommended Agronomy Resources

ARTICLEEvaluation Of Corn Products For Silage Yield Potential And QualityApril 4, 2023
Evaluation Of Corn Products For Silage Yield Potential And Quality
ARTICLEInterpreting Corn Silage Quality Test ResultsJanuary 28, 2024
Interpreting Corn Silage Quality Test Results
ARTICLECorn Silage Quality And Inventory ManagementFebruary 4, 2021
Corn Silage Quality And Inventory Management

Disclaimer

Always read and follow pesticide label directions, insect resistance management requirements (where applicable), and grain marketing and all other stewardship practices.