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Rhonda Brooks

Agronomy Editor, Farm Journal

Rhonda Brooks is the Agronomy Editor for Farm Journal and AgWeb, covering all aspects of crop production. A Missouri native with a background in agricultural communications, she has previously worked on multiple Farm Journal brands.

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Rethinking Nitrogen for Short-Stature Corn
Bigger roots, higher populations, and easier in-season access mean fertility programs should look different for these new hybrids.
February 09, 2026 03:43 PM
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Graphic for Boots in the Field Report with agronomist Ken Ferrie who has spent over 40 years helping farmers maximize corn and soybean yields.
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A High-ROI Strategy for Corn Planter Upgrades and Stand Success
Ken Ferrie explains how to prioritize planter attachments, why digging cross-sections is essential for ground-truthing planter performance, and the hidden risks of excessive closing wheel downforce.
February 06, 2026 01:23 PM
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Bridge Payments And Big Yields Will Tilt 2026 To Corn
Despite shifting market signals, some economists predict corn will remain the undisputed king of the acreage race.
February 05, 2026 01:22 PM
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Why Your Best Crop Investment Won’t Show Up On An Invoice
World-record corn growers David Hula and Randy Dowdy share three essential practices that don’t cost a dime but could take your final yield numbers this fall from just OK to great.
February 04, 2026 01:44 PM
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4 Biocontrol Strategies To Shrink Your Weed Seed Bank
Working with Mother Nature may require adopting a new mindset, but for some farmers these four practices could be the ‘missing piece’ in having a sustainable, long-term weed management plan.
February 04, 2026 10:26 AM
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Is Zero Tolerance For Weed Escapes The New Standard?
As herbicide resistance builds, Extension urges farmers to diversify control tactics and use as many tools as possible this season.
February 03, 2026 03:06 PM
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Western Corn Rootworm: How To Stay Ahead Of The Billion‑Dollar Bug
Farmers are turning to crop rotation, sharp scouting, and diversified tactics — along with Bt — to keep the pest from taking a huge bite out of yield potential.
February 02, 2026 04:23 PM
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Put More Spray Where It Pays
Drift reduction adjuvants help keep products where you want them in the field and deliver measurable yield results.
January 29, 2026 10:58 AM
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Why Soybeans Don’t Need A Perfect Stand To Deliver High Yields
Purdue’s Shaun Casteel shares three lessons from the field on the value of letting your soybeans ‘improvise, adapt and overcome’ early in the season.
January 27, 2026 01:47 PM
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Talc And Graphite With ‘Added Benefits’?
Swapping your fluency agent for a value‑added product could turn a routine step at the planter into real ROI.
January 23, 2026 03:38 PM
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