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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.

Latest Stories
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Retail Business
Total Seed Production Celebrates Significant Growth Milestone With Acquisition
The expansion increases the company’s operational footprint and production capabilities.
March 23, 2026 12:59 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Retail Business
Fall NH3 Emphasis Set the Stage For Ugly Corn Syndrome
Ken Ferrie warns that anhydrous ammonia won’t help young plants fight the carbon penalty this spring. He details how to bridge the nitrogen gap and protect your yield potential.
March 23, 2026 12:00 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Retail Industry
Are You Planting Second-Year Soybeans And Skipping Corn?
Before you leap, check out these essential management steps from Missouri farmer Todd Gibson and Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie to help you mitigate risks and protect ROI.
March 20, 2026 03:26 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Retail Industry
Elevated Corn Rootworm Pressure Projected For The Midwest
Beetle capture data reveals pest numbers are rising, with 31% of sampled fields exceeding economic thresholds.
March 18, 2026 02:51 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Retail Business
Soil Test Results Offer ‘News You Can Use’ Beyond pH
By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better yield outcomes.
March 17, 2026 11:44 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Retail Business
Solving The Sulfur Shortage In High-Yield Soybean Systems
As planting dates shift earlier, the nutrient is delivering significant yield responses and surprising protection against sudden death syndrome.
March 16, 2026 11:44 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Retail Business
Making the Invisible Seen: How Artificial Intelligence is Unmasking Soybean Nematodes
New technology from Syngenta can pinpoint the microscopic pests in your fields with 90% accuracy.
March 12, 2026 01:15 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Retail Business
Is A Nitrogen Inhibitor Worth The Cost?
There are at least two solid reasons for using an N “stabilizer” in your fields this spring, as well as one scenario when it doesn’t make financial sense.
March 11, 2026 03:33 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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New Products
Corteva’s Hybrid Wheat Aims to Close the Yield Gap with Corn and Soybeans
The new seed technology offers growers a significant boost in productivity and resilience, even in stressful, water-limited environments.
March 10, 2026 01:29 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Retail Business
Beat the Carbon Penalty With Strategic Nitrogen Use
Prioritize timing and placement to ensure young corn plants have access to enough N to withstand any disruption from microbial immobilization.
March 09, 2026 12:34 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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