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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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Relay Cropping System Lowers Input Costs, Raises ROI
Indiana farmer Jason Mauck uses his wheat crop as a “supporting actor” to increase soybean yields and boost profits.
April 08, 2026 03:52 PM
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Defend Every Bushel With A Proactive Disease Plan
Corn growers and agronomists share their top five strategies for staying ahead of problems such as northern corn leaf blight, tar spot and the much-dreaded southern rust.
April 08, 2026 12:30 PM
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Replant Or Ride It Out? How To Manage The Challenges Of Early-Planted Soybeans
Ken Ferrie offers practical steps to salvage your yield potential if you’ve been affected by heavy rains and seed quality issues.
April 06, 2026 11:21 AM
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Bayer And Iowa State Partner On Seed Innovation Center
The new, collaborative facility will focus on advancing seed production through technology and research.
April 03, 2026 10:05 AM
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Blake Vince Shares 1.7 Million Reasons To Stop Tilling Your Soil
The 1,200-acre farmer says earthworms are central to his success in growing no-till corn, soybeans and winter wheat.
April 02, 2026 04:04 PM
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Boost Your Bottom Line By Keeping Your Soils In Place
Agronomist Eric Beckett shares strategies for managing tillage, product applications and budgets despite what’s shaping up to be a dry and potentially windy spring.
April 01, 2026 02:30 PM
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Use Hybrid Flex To Time Nitrogen Use: ‘When It’s Needed, You Better Be There’
Understanding how and when corn reacts to nutrient stress can help you make every pound of N earn its keep this season, says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
March 30, 2026 03:48 PM
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According to West Central Distribution, only one in six farmers uses a phosphorus efficiency product, but 83% of farmers are concerned about phosphorus unavailability in their soils, and current phosphorus efficiency in grains is estimated at less than 10%.
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Turn Your Soil Test Results Into Better Fertility Decisions
From Mehlich-3 to Olsen P, the extractant method your lab uses can help you interpret the data and manage inputs for more ROI.
March 26, 2026 04:00 PM
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Betting on Biomass: How Two Farmers Turn Cover Crops Into Weed Control
In Illinois and Virginia, Frank Rademacher and Paul Davis lean on cereal rye, no-till and patience to keep waterhemp and other tough weeds in check.
March 25, 2026 03:36 PM
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Early Soybeans Benefit From Protection In Cold Soils
Safeguard your investment with the strategic use of seed treatments and inoculants.
March 24, 2026 03:10 PM
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