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

When Butt Shatter Strikes, Change Your Combine Settings (see Video)

In some instances, the speed of the combine and the speed of the header in combination are resulting in too much corn going out the back of the machine.

October 26, 2021 03:24 PM

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Ferrie: Combine Adjustments will add Dollars to your Pocket (See Video)

“I’ve seen some fields with 20-bu. per acre corn that wasn’t getting picked up. We’re leaving too much corn on the cob,” says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.

October 19, 2021 09:33 AM

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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist

Ferrie: Planting dates, N use and Disease Management set Corn Yield Highs and Lows this Season

Growers who hit all three factors just right are combining monster crops this fall. Those who didn’t are seeing average yield results.

October 15, 2021 03:57 PM

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Put Anhydrous on Corn Acres this Fall. Consider P and K, too, says Fertilizer Industry Expert

There doesn’t appear to be much price relief on the horizon. Product availability could be limited as well, based on what China and Europe are experiencing.

October 12, 2021 11:39 AM

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‘The Great Resignation,’ a Phenomenon now Underway

In its JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) research, the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that resignations are at an all-time high.

October 08, 2021 02:57 PM

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New NCGA President, Iowa Farmer Chris Edgington, Assesses Goals and Priorities

Chris Edgington, a row-crop farmer based near St. Ansgar, shares his perspective on what drives most U.S. producers today.

October 06, 2021 02:09 PM

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Ferrie: 3 Corn Harvest Takeaways to Consider when Planning for 2022

Too much rain fueled disease pressure, double fungicide applications actually paid for themselves in some situations, and hybrid diversification was and is critical to your overall yield success.

September 30, 2021 02:51 PM

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Biostimulant Use gains Traction on U.S. Crop Ground, Report Says

These biological products have the ability to increase germination, improve nutrient uptake, enhance nutrient-use efficiency and increase tolerance to and recovery from abiotic stresses.

September 27, 2021 02:13 PM

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Ferrie: 4 Timely Harvest Reminders plus Yield Highlights for Illinois Corn and Soybeans

Plant health is making serious contributions to crop-yield outcomes this year. In some cases, the thanks is due to hybrid genetics while in others, timely fungicide applications paid for themselves.

September 22, 2021 01:26 PM

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For the first half of the year, nearly $612 million in government payments have been issued, a vastly different picture compared to last year.

AgriTalk: Clarity Needed on $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill

On Tuesday, Bill Northey weighed in with some perspective on the budget reconciliation bill, which is part of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better agenda.

September 21, 2021 04:14 PM

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