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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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I remain intensively focused on the outlook for grain and fertilizer prices.
700 Barges Stranded by Bridge Closure; 80% Likely Contain Corn
The Hernando de Soto Bridge, which links Memphis and eastern Arkansas, could be closed to vehicle traffic for a couple of months. Grain exporters are hoping barge traffic will be able to resume much sooner.
May 14, 2021 07:48 AM
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Jordan Fife says if the proposed complete denial of the SREs goes through, it will spark a positive chain of events in rural communities.
EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver to Address Shortages, E15 is Broadly Available
Administrator Regan said extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances exist. The decision will address gasoline needs in affected areas, a positive for agriculture and the biofuels industry.
May 12, 2021 08:49 AM
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Farmers get hands-on information, both in the field and in the classroom.
2021 Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College Registration Opens
The two-day event is set for August 3-4. It offers all-new, practical agronomic information with hands-on, in-field sessions as well as classroom style learning.
May 07, 2021 02:55 PM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Ferrie: Beware the ‘Mother’s Day Corn and Soybean Massacre’
Colder temperatures headed your way? Consider parking your planter for a few days. Worried you need to replant a field? Free tools available here to help you make the decision.
May 07, 2021 07:24 AM
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The Monitor is released weekly, on Thursday.
Dry Conditions Intensify Across Upper Midwest, West
Much of the Ohio Valley states, and Iowa to Lower Michigan, had little to no precipitation this past week.
April 29, 2021 03:01 PM
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cover crops and residue
Risks and Rewards with Conservation Tillage, Cover Crops
Research shows that success with conservation practices is optimized with a targeted, stepwise approach.
April 29, 2021 12:20 PM
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It might be time to expand tech expertise on your operation.
New Digital Tool Calculates Crop Protection Value
The tool estimates performance results and dollar value of BASF products versus competitive products and rebates.
April 27, 2021 02:32 PM
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Corn
Biofungicides Can Fill A Role In Conventional Crops
Such products can help prevent or ward off pathogenic fungi and bacteria and, in some cases, be paired with conventional disease-control measures.
April 27, 2021 08:59 AM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Ferrie: Let Weather, Soil Conditions Guide Planting Decisions
In the rush to get corn and soybeans in the ground, keep in mind some principles that can help your crops get a strong start this season.
April 26, 2021 09:44 AM
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The effects of a late kill of cereal rye on corn plants is evident. The impact appears to result from a combination of the carbon penalty and allelopathy exerted by the cereal rye.
Terminating Cover Crops This Spring? You Might Need Options To Glyphosate
Farmers will need to take into consideration the cover crop, timing, weather and stage of growth, says an Ohio seedsman.
April 23, 2021 10:21 AM
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