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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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Derecho in Illinois
Double-Edged Sword: Did Rains from Derecho Save Illinois Corn and Soybeans?
A fast-moving storm flattened crops on June 29, but the rain gave much needed relief to area crops and hope to farmers struggling to stay optimistic. Pro Farmer Crop Tour provides insights on how those crops look now.
August 23, 2023 02:41 PM
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Set the Stage for Pods
Want to Take More Beans to the Bin at Harvest? Pay Attention to Soybean Growth Stages
Understanding soybean growth and development can help determine the best stages to maximize untapped yield potential. Consider these six key times and manage soybeans accordingly.
August 23, 2023 10:57 AM
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Mark Bernard, a long-time tour scout for Pro Farmer, says this morning he was in Indiana estimating corn and soybean yield results. He says the Indiana corn crop "is a bit disappointing."
‘No Monster Yields’ but Nebraska Irrigated Corn has Above-Average Potential
First thing Tuesday, Pro Farmer Tour scouts saw Nebraska irrigated corn with 208 to 250 bu. yields. But a lot could change as they head into dryland corn. In the eastern Corn Belt, scouts are evaluating Indiana crops.
August 22, 2023 12:29 PM
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Midwest Crops Swelter In High Temperatures, Little Relief Ahead
A heat dome will consume the Plains and Mississippi Valley into the South this week with “oppressive and dangerous conditions” expected at least through midweek, the National Weather Service reported early Monday.
August 21, 2023 05:12 PM
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The 31st Pro Farmer Crop Tour is underway.
Corn and Soybeans Look ‘Darn Good’ In Ohio, Similar to 2021
Out of the gate this morning, scouts saw a high of 208 bu/A for corn and a low of 92 bu/A. In the West, the initial report is positive for South Dakota with “better than last year” the key phrase scouts are repeating.
August 21, 2023 03:49 PM
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Tar Spot
Ugh. Tar Spot Moves In After Drought Leaves
Corn growers in 13 states have confirmed tar spot outbreaks now. Iowa leads the pack with the disease reported in at least 36 counties. Indiana is a close second. “It’s starting to explode,” one agronomist says.
August 19, 2023 08:03 AM
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of the new Syngenta facility. Warren Kruger, head of field crops seeds development for North America did the honors. With him, from left to right, are Erik Fyrwald, CEO, Syngenta Group; Eric Boeck, regional director North American seeds; Trevor Hohls, global head of seeds development; and Justin Wolfe, president global seeds.
Syngenta Unveils New Seeds Research-and-Development Innovation Center
Some of the research now underway at the facility is focused on improving germplasm performance, launching stacked, next-generation differentiated traits and demonstrating regenerative agriculture cropping systems.
August 15, 2023 03:32 PM
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High-Quality Farmland Is Still Inching Up In Price Across 18 States
A mid-year report from Farmers National shows land values are increasing by single digits instead of the double digits common in 2021-22. But the company says it has a strong roster of listings headed into late summer.
August 09, 2023 08:56 AM
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‘Reckless Spending’ is Putting U.S. Fiscal Health at Risk, Analyst Says
A market analyst shared a gloomy outlook for the country on Thursday, saying the U.S. balance sheet and financial condition have been deteriorating significantly over the last decade. He expects more of the same ahead.
August 07, 2023 11:38 AM
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Phytophthora root rot in Ilinois soybeans
Phytophthora Root Rot Grabs the Spotlight in Soybeans
The increased incidence of the disease this year in the Midwest has to do with the extremely hot, dry weather followed by heavy precipitation events farmers received in June and July.
August 04, 2023 12:01 PM
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