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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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Aphids And Nitrogen Deficiencies Put Late-Season Squeeze On Corn Yields
Agronomists urge farmers to scout, treat and communicate any significant losses to landlords and bankers prior to harvest.
August 03, 2026 11:44 AM
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Good-Looking Crops Hide Ugly Truth: One-Third of U.S. Corn, Soybeans Struggling
USDA ratings show that the nation’s crops lag behind Iowa’s current strong performance, while drowned-out areas and weather stress in Illinois could deliver harvest disappointments.
July 24, 2026 03:09 PM
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Stop Bleeding Dollars at the Sprayer: 4 Critical Application Items to Check
From inaccurate dry measurements to unseen water issues, simple mistakes and overlooked details could be neutralizing your crop protection investments.
July 23, 2026 12:13 PM
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How One Iowa Corn Grower Makes Fungicides Reach the Ear Leaf
Mike Jenks shares how he reconfigures nozzles, boosts carrier volume and evaluates application timing to protect the leaves that drive grain fill.
July 20, 2026 02:37 PM
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Corn Growers: Keep Fungicide ‘High In The Crop’
With tar spot at fairly low levels, Midwest agronomists encourage farmers to focus on protecting the upper canopy, keying into the best application timing and keeping an eye out for southern rust.
July 17, 2026 11:37 AM
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Farmers Urged to Speak Up as New Dual-Action Herbicide Moves Through EPA Review
FMC’s new active ingredient targets broadleaf weeds with two modes of action – an industry first. But researchers say good stewardship of existing technologies remains critical.
July 15, 2026 12:31 PM
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Gray Leaf Spot or Bacterial Leaf Streak? Getting the Diagnosis Right Could Save a Fungicide Pass
With Midwest farmers reporting disease lesions on leaves in storm-hit cornfields, an Iowa State pathologist says the right management step hinges on correct identification.
July 14, 2026 03:49 PM
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Field-Tested Agronomy Takes Center Stage at 2026 Corn & Soybean College
Ken Ferrie leads the unsponsored, two-day event focused on crop fertility ROI, weed management and making the 4Rs pay in tight markets.
July 13, 2026 01:59 PM
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Artificial Intelligence Poised to Rewrite the Crop Protection Playbook
Industry executives say AI-driven design and field data are reshaping how new products are being researched and developed, and will ultimately shorten the time from initial concept to commercial launch.
July 13, 2026 11:39 AM
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Yellow Corn, Delayed Soybeans and the Summer of Hard Choices
From sulfur and nitrogen deficiencies to silk-clipping beetles, Ken Ferrie breaks down what farmers need to address now in ponded, replanted and unevenly developing fields.
July 10, 2026 11:39 AM
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