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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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Retail Industry
Corn Growers’ New Leader Says Profitability Is Top Priority
As Jed Bower takes the helm at NCGA, he is working to expand market opportunities in the U.S. and abroad, and looking for practical ways to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers.
October 08, 2025 04:43 PM
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Retail Business
Has Government Shutdown Stalled Farm Financial Aid Package?
Various programs and reports are on hold. Among them are EQIP and SDRP. Also in jeopardy of being delayed or cancelled is the October WASDE, due this Thursday.
October 07, 2025 05:10 PM
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Retail Business
From Setback to Comeback: Sorghum Looks For More Market Opportunity
Third-generation farmer Amy France and team at NSP are on a mission to improve buyer demand for the crop domestically and abroad.
October 07, 2025 12:56 PM
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New Products
New Seed Treatment Offers A Solution to Soybean Cyst Nematode
The microbial product works as part of an integrated strategy to address SCN, the No. 1 yield-reducing pest problem in soybeans. Farmers routinely see yields cut by 5 bushels or more per acre in affected fields.
October 06, 2025 10:30 AM
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Breaking Barriers - 10-02-2025 - the use of soybean harvest aids
Retail Business
Desiccants Could Help You Harvest More Soybeans At Ideal Moisture Levels
Herbicides and defoliants are commonly used by farmers in southern regions to quicken the harvest period and reduce the risk of shatter loss and poor test weights. Now, Midwest growers and researchers are looking at how to use the practice.
October 02, 2025 08:49 AM
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Retail Industry
Corteva’s Bold Move: What Splitting Crop Protection and Seed Businesses Means for the Future
Company leaders say the separation will unleash two distinct market leaders that are both farmer-centric, with technology and innovation at their core.
October 01, 2025 12:53 PM
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Markets
‘We Need Action, Not Just Financial Aid’
While the Trump administration weighs an economic bailout for farmers that would use tariff income, groups like ASA continue to press for better market opportunities and a trade deal with China, in particular.
September 30, 2025 11:51 AM
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Waiting until soil temperature drops and stays below 50°F is crucial to safely apply fall anhydrous ammonia. It’s also critical to use the correct nitrogen stabilizer.
Retail Business
Fertilizer Decisions: Balance Costs, Yields and Sustainability
Survey results from University of Illinois ag economists show how farmers are making corn and soybean nutrient plans for 2026 and what current price trends are for N, P and K.
September 29, 2025 03:04 PM
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Retail Business
Navigate 2026 Input Costs with A Proactive Strategy
There are no easy answers to address the cost of fertilizer and other inputs, but having conversations with suppliers and financial providers now can help you leverage your buying power and minimize potential impacts from marketplace uncertainties.
September 25, 2025 01:46 PM
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Retail Industry
Ferrie: Why Your Corn Crop Could Be Drying Slowly This Fall
It’s a head-scratcher situation: some Illinois farmers are reporting moisture levels in their corn are dropping only one point per week.
September 23, 2025 02:01 PM
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