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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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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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Ferrie: Four Must-Know Tips For Making Corn Replant Decisions
Be proactive in evaluating crop emergence and uniformity. That information will help you make timely, informed decisions that are best for your farm and your financial needs this season.
May 19, 2025 04:43 PM
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China Plans ‘World’s Biggest Export Terminal’ For Brazil Amid U.S. Trade Talks
“China and Brazil are getting together. They’re going to build infrastructure, and they’re going to make SAF and they’re going to build railroads, and it’s not good for us and our future. That’s why we need new markets,” says Iowa farmer Tim Burrack.
May 14, 2025 04:09 PM
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Add 75+ Bushels Of Corn Per Acre With Better Closing Wheel Performance
Make adjustments as you plant because when those final steps are done poorly, corn germinates unevenly and there’s no way to go back and undo the damage.
May 13, 2025 06:32 AM
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Retail Industry
Land Values Show Signs Of Softening, But Farmers And Small-Town Investors Remain Bullish
The market might not be as hot as it was two years ago, but it still sizzles. The economics of low supply and strong demand are keeping prices fairly stable with only slight reductions seen this spring, depending on the location and quality, says Colton Lacina, Farmers National Company.
May 08, 2025 02:49 PM
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U.S. agriculture will continue to feel the effects of the trade war with China.
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Farmers Back U.S. Efforts To Rebalance Trade With China Despite Economic Hardship
While 56% of farmers say they believe the ongoing trade disputes with China and other countries will hurt them financially this year, 70% say they believe the U.S. and agriculture specifically will benefit in the long-term.
May 07, 2025 04:13 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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Ferrie: Evaluate Corn Stands And Replant Decisions This Week
One farmer who was chased out of fields by rain this past weekend told Farm Journal, “This is the wettest drought I have ever seen.” There are some silver linings, though: soil-applied herbicides are being activated, the U.S. corn crop won’t all pollinate the same week and you have time to make stand counts where the crop has emerged.
May 05, 2025 12:21 PM
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Retail Business
Sap Tests Can Help Reduce Nutrient Use, Improve Crop Health and Boost Yields
Analyzing both old and new growth, a sap test measures nutrient levels in the plant’s vascular tissues to identify current and soon-to-occur deficiencies.
May 01, 2025 06:15 AM
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Master The Use of Growing Degree Units to Boost Corn Yield Potential
GDUs offer a more reliable method to predict corn emergence and development than using calendar days, according to yield champions David Hula and Randy Dowdy. They also offer their pro tip on how to assess planting and germination depth.
April 28, 2025 11:02 AM
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Chinese Beef Market
Retail Business
Trump Plans to Ease Trade Tensions by Reducing Tariffs On Chinese Goods
The move could improve the outlook for beef exports to China, which has upped its spending on Australian beef during the past two months.
April 23, 2025 04:37 PM
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Cover Crops
Retail Business
Cover Crops Gain Acceptance From Farmers When Their Agronomic Advisers Already Use Them
Results from a new survey reveal that between 25% and 50% of corn and soybean growers adopt the use of cover crops when their trusted adviser has been planting them, as well.
April 23, 2025 10:31 AM
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