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

Grain Bin Accidents Increase Nearly 10%

For perspective, there were fewer mining-related fatalities (24) than so called confined-space fatalities (39) documented in 2019.

April 01, 2021 08:59 AM

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Ferrie: 5 Reasons To Not Apply All Your Nitrogen Upfront

Corn needs N throughout the growing season. Plan now to make sure your crop is never lacking in it.

March 29, 2021 10:42 AM

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5 Steps For Successful Early-Season Soybean Planting

Before you hook up the planter, consider these tips and recommendations that can help you think through the planting process and implement sound decisions.

March 26, 2021 10:58 AM

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New Seed Treatment Offers Novel Active Ingredient To Address Pythium and Phytophthora

The fungicide is based on picarbutrazox and will protect corn and soybean seedlings from blight and damping-off diseases.

March 22, 2021 04:34 PM

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XtendFlex Soybean Technology Doubles Down On Yield, Weed Control

This is the first season for full-scale commercial use by U.S. and Canadian farmers of the technology.

March 22, 2021 12:50 PM

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Consultants are being seen as an integral part of the technical service provider portion of any carbon trading program.

A Better Mousetrap Is Needed For Carbon Programs, Consortium Says

A diverse group of 62 organizations is building a national infrastructure program for and around carbon markets through its public-private partnership in the Ecosystems Services Market Consortium.

March 18, 2021 02:47 PM

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