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

Glyphosate, Some Other Crop Protection Products In Tight Supply

Many commonly used herbicides are hard to find, and prices are trending higher. Fungicide availability may also be limited in some cases.

April 22, 2021 09:29 AM

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View From The Top: Anne Alonzo, Corteva Agriscience Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer

Alonzo fills two leadership roles for the company, including its strategy and sustainability efforts, both on a global scale.

April 21, 2021 01:24 PM

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Vilsack noted requests from more than 1,000 applications topped $20 billion.

Three Big Trends in the Carbon Marketplace

Farmers have more questions than answers as they evaluate current opportunities, but there are several things that are coming into focus.

April 21, 2021 12:32 PM

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Bayer Says Farmers Using Conservation Practices Since 2012 Might Qualify For Its 2021-22 Carbon Program

Farmers in 17 states who have used no-till, strip till and cover crops in the past nine years could be eligible to benefit.

April 20, 2021 03:44 PM

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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist

Ferrie: In Cold Temps, Delay Planting Soybeans That Aren’t SDS Protected

If your weather conditions are tanking, consider answering two important questions Ken Ferrie asks before you head to the field.

April 19, 2021 05:28 PM

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It's planting time in much of the Midwest.

Corteva Carbon Program Promotes Two Unique Features

The company will work with farmers and their existing, trusted advisors to implement the program.

April 15, 2021 02:22 PM

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Ferrie: Consider The Impact Of Seed Chilling On Corn Emergence, Development

Between 10% and 20% of yield potential can be lost, if you plant corn in unfavorable conditions.

April 15, 2021 11:15 AM

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Look for ethanol to appeal to more consumers in the months ahead.

Good News For Ethanol: Americans ‘Can’t Wait To Get On The Road Again’

One industry expert says large retailers are cashing in on RINs, and consumers should see benefits at the pumps as a result.

April 09, 2021 11:44 AM

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Ferrie: Rushing To Plant Early Soybeans Could Cost You 30 Bu/A Of Corn Yield Next Year

Compaction layers you create now could take a huge yield bite out of your 2022 corn crop.

April 05, 2021 03:52 PM

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68% Of Farmers Say They’ve Locked In Their 2021 Crop Mix

Of 772 farmers surveyed, 522 said they wouldn’t change their crop mix, regardless of what they learned from the Prospective Plantings Report.

April 01, 2021 03:13 PM

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