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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
Reduced tillage supports carbon sequestration.
‘Additionality’ Issue keeps some Farmers out of Carbon Markets
In most scenarios, companies want to incentivize growers by paying them to use regenerative farming practices, especially no-till and cover crops, on ground where they haven’t used such practices previously.
November 16, 2021 08:43 PM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Ferrie: Dry Wet Beans, Make Better Strips, Stop Gas Escapes
The Clemson EMC Calculator can help you with wet soybeans. With strips and anhydrous applications, focus on building a good seedbed for next spring.
November 16, 2021 02:04 PM
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4 Ways To Pick Up More Down Corn
Make adjustments to your combine now to get more yield out of the field before more corn goes down and molds set in.
November 12, 2021 05:01 PM
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Deere Introduces ‘Industry First’ Tractor
The all-new 8RX is a fixed-frame, four-track tractor.
November 08, 2021 02:57 PM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Leasing new Ground? Great, but Beware of Bad Fertility
Don’t get caught leasing ground with poor soil pH and too-low nutrient levels.
November 08, 2021 02:05 PM
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Retail Business
Crop Tech: Value of Poultry Litter
The use of poultry litter can contribute to reduced fertilizer input costs for many farmers, depending on the price and transportation expense.
November 08, 2021 01:23 PM
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New Program Benefits Pollinators, Missouri Corn and Soybean Growers
The first-of-its-kind, two-year pilot project will quantify and certify biodiversity credits. The financial incentive will average around $100 an acre for growers who develop or enhance pollinator-friendly habitat.
November 05, 2021 01:32 PM
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Retail Business
Corn Crop Won’t Reach USDA Record Yield Prediction, Scouts Say
Pro Farmer Crop Tour results will be released on Thursday evening.
November 04, 2021 04:33 PM
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Ferrie fins and scales
Fins and Scales on Corn Explained in Video
Some Illinois farmers are combining corn with fins and scales this fall. No, that’s not a fish story.
November 01, 2021 03:14 PM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Drying Beans? Know the Temp, Humidity and Equilibrium Moisture
Some Illinois elevators are taking soybeans with up to 18% moisture. Another option is if you have open bins with good air capacity, you might be able to put beans in the bin and apply air and heat to them.
October 29, 2021 11:46 AM
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