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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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Will Tar Spot be a Problem in Your Corn Crop? This one Tool can Help You Know
When average daily humidity levels reach and stay at 75% or above, that’s a signal your crop could be at high risk from the disease.
July 25, 2024 02:20 PM
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If You Have an Uneven Corn Crop Pollinating, Consider These 3 Next Steps
Some growers are struggling with waterlogged fields that are producing stunted, yellowing corn. Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie offers farmers hope and help with his practical, no-nonsense recommendations.
July 15, 2024 04:15 PM
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Tar Spot Disease Pressure Is In the Forecast Now
Ken Ferrie outlines various treatment scenarios, depending on what farmers find in their fields. He cautions that severe infections can easily cause 60-bu.-per-acre yield losses.
July 09, 2024 02:56 PM
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Flooding Creates Infrastructure and Transportation Headaches for Agriculture
Soybean processors, for one, are struggling in parts of the Upper Midwest where floodwaters have impacted railways and other transportation systems.
June 28, 2024 11:27 AM
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Double Trouble from Flooding and H5N1 hits Some Iowa Farms
Floodwaters breached levees in parts of Iowa on Tuesday, with more flooding anticipated for Wednesday. The damage to row-crop and livestock operations is likely significant, according to state officials.
June 26, 2024 08:17 AM
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Ferrie: Great Yield Potential This Season, So Fix These Five Agronomic Problems
Rootless corn syndrome, nitrates, carbon penalty, waterhemp woes and tar spot are bearing down on corn and soybean crops now. The good news? You can take action so they aren’t a drag on crop performance all season.
June 24, 2024 10:00 AM
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USDA Identifies Ways HPAI H5N1 Has Likely Spread in Michigan Dairy and Poultry Operations
Shared employment, housing and movement of employees between facilities are possible factors. Such insights could potentially be leveraged to address biosecurity needs in the state and others as well, the agency says.
June 17, 2024 05:29 PM
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The Correlation (Or Lack Of) Between Soil Health And Fungicide Use
Ken Ferrie says fields with good soil health can have as much disease present as an unhealthy field, but healthy plants handle stress better than unhealthy ones.
June 06, 2024 03:51 PM
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New Corn Herbicide Works at Applications from Preplant Up to 24" Tall
Resicore REV features three active ingredients and modes of action – clopyralid (Group 4), mesotrione (Group 27) and acetochlor (Group 15) – to control more than 75 broadleaf weeds and grasses for up to eight weeks.
June 06, 2024 11:14 AM
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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.
Give Soil Erosion the Boot with Farmable Waterways
Heavy rains and high winds are contributing to dangerous dust storms and other issues in farm country. Ken Ferrie offers his take on stewardship practices that can help growers prevent or minimize these problems.
June 03, 2024 03:40 PM
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