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

Crop Tour Preview: Illinois Corn A Tale Of Extreme Variability

On August 17, Pro Farmer scouts will be walking Illinois corn and soybean fields checking crop conditions and making annual yield projections.

August 11, 2021 12:09 PM

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Crop Tour Preview: 70% of Nebraska Corn in Good to Excellent Condition

Drought is deepening in Nebraska, but corn and soybean crops are hanging tough so far.

August 11, 2021 09:43 AM

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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist

Ferrie: Got Northern Corn Leaf Blight? Call Your Retailer

Disease pressure is building in parts of Illinois. Also, check out the agenda and register for Farm Journal Corn & Soybean College, set for Aug. 3-4.

August 02, 2021 07:01 AM

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Bayer to pull Glyphosate from U.S. Lawn and Garden Markets

Ongoing litigation contributed to the company’s decision. However, farmers and retailers will continue to have access to glyphosate for weed control, company officials say.

July 30, 2021 09:46 AM

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Japanese beetle populations are significant in some parts of the Corn Belt this year.

Ferrie: Check Corn Pollination, Prepare to Spray if Heavy Pest Feeding is Underway

In soybeans, look for white mold issues this week. Initial symptoms generally develop in the R3 to R6 production stages.

July 28, 2021 12:36 PM

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4 Active Ingredients, 3 Sites of Action in New Corn Premix Herbicide

Syngenta says the long residual control offered by Acuron GT will allow farmers and retailers to apply it in a post application before weeds can emerge and compete with the crop.

July 28, 2021 12:36 PM

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4 Questions Farmers are Asking about Carbon Markets

As growers wade through the ever-deepening amount of carbon information available in the marketplace, they are asking for answers to these common questions.

July 28, 2021 12:36 PM

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A new report by EPA shows despite increased restrictions on dicamba, more than 3,500 issues were reported this year with dicamba drifting onto other crops. Three grower groups say the data could have significant gaps.

Cupping Soybeans: Iowa Farmers Question the Cause, Some Point Fingers

While a rush to judgment is underway, Extension and company representatives say report suspected herbicide drift damage to state pesticide agencies.

July 28, 2021 12:33 PM

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This is a listing of Corteva's expected product launches through 2023.

New Corn Herbicide and Soybean Insecticide Under EPA Consideration for 2022 Season

Corteva Agriscience has a robust number of products it expects to introduce to U.S. farmers between now and 2023 for use in more than 10 crops.

July 28, 2021 12:33 PM

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Ferrie: Soybeans to The Rescue After ‘Monsoon’ Hammers Fields

Bean planting populations of 190,000 to 220,000 in washed out areas can help keep weeds from taking over.

July 13, 2021 03:38 PM

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