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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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Chilled seed corn struggles to emerge and grow. It can cost you 10% of your stand, says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
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Are Your Fields A Green Light? Use the Three-Factor System To Guide Planting Decisions
Soil moisture, seed chilling risks, and emergence forecasts can help you decide whether to run hard or park the planter.
May 08, 2026 11:50 AM
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Learn how to save labor, fuel and equipment costs with this conservation practice.
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Soybean Farmers Detail ‘Sustainable Practices’ That Can Pay Off
From $35 per acre cover crop incentives to $1.25 premiums, growers are finding ways that conservation and cash flow can mesh.
May 07, 2026 04:10 PM
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Metabolic Weed Resistance Crisis Builds Across The Heartland
The problem is making it difficult for farmers to know which herbicide chemistries will still work in their fields.
May 06, 2026 11:49 AM
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Build A High-Yield Powerhouse From The Bottom Up
Randy Dowdy explains the importance of germination depth — how it can set up your corn crop to deliver more bushels without adding any costs in the process.
May 05, 2026 12:39 PM
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Corteva Brands Seed And Genetics Business With New Name
The company had been using what it described as a placeholder name, SpinCo, since announcing it would split into two independent, publicly traded entities last October.
May 04, 2026 04:33 PM
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EPA Opens Public Comment Period On Draft Fungicide Strategy
The proposed framework introduces a targeted approach to safeguard endangered species while maintaining essential crop protection tools for U.S. farmers, the agency reports.
May 04, 2026 11:19 AM
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How to Time and Place Nutrients to Unlock 300-Bushel Corn
Don’t let nitrogen and phosphorus demand outpace supply. Learn how to manage the midseason nutrient surge with these four expert tips on precision placement and split applications.
June 01, 2026 08:20 AM
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Analysts Fear 2027 Could Be The Toughest Year Yet For Farm Margins
Shrinking equity, rising nitrogen costs and continued global upheaval signal a reckoning for corn growers and a shift to soybeans — especially if higher biomass-based blending diesel mandates come through.
April 29, 2026 05:01 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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Cold Snap, Wet Soils Put Corn on Hold, but Beans Still Get Green Light
Ken Ferrie uses a green-yellow-red “signal light” system to help farmers evaluate their planting decisions in the week ahead.
April 30, 2026 06:54 PM
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Can Biologicals Fill The Gap From Reduced Fertilizer Use?
With one survey showing 48% of Midwest corn and soybean growers are unable to afford traditional fertilizer sources, Extension and industry are responding with nutrient options that can lend support.
April 28, 2026 02:55 PM
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