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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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President Trumps 'Ups the Ante" by suggesting the U.S. should increase tariffs against China if a deal isn't reached soon.
Farmer Support For Trump Holds Strong And Steady
President Donald Trump remains in U.S. farmers’ good graces, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse survey.
November 16, 2020 11:16 PM
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Ken Ferrie
Ferrie: Don’t Screw Up The 2021 Crop Just To Mark Anhydrous Applications Off Your To-Do List
Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie notes that in most cases, trenches are sealing well. However, in some especially dry areas he’s hearing complaints that that’s not always the case.
November 16, 2020 09:01 AM
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Are you planting cover crops this year?
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Lack of Cover Crop Seed Adds Stress to Farmers’ Season
Cover crop seed availability is tight this year.
November 15, 2020 02:58 PM
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Late-season scouting doesn’t tell the whole story, but it may help you make future adjustments to your N program to maximize the grain-fill period, says Matt Duesterhaus.
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Video: Use Late-Season N Evaluations To Maximize Corn Yield
N loss starts at the bottom of the corn plant and moves up.
November 15, 2020 02:45 PM
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Boots In The Field
‘We’re Chasing An Additional 10 Bushels With Early Soybeans,’ Agronomist Says
Farmers in west-central Illinois and east-central Missouri are wrapping up the 2020 harvest, and many are seeing above-average crop yields.
November 15, 2020 01:05 PM
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Reduced tillage and no till adoption reduce soil erosion, increase soil biological activity and increase soil organic matter.
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Save Fuel, Labor And Equipment Costs With Conservation Tillage
Conservation practices reduce soil erosion, increase soil biological activity and increase soil organic matter.
November 11, 2020 12:27 AM
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The western leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour got underway this morning in South Dakota.
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‘Sexy’ Corn Yield Outlook For South Dakota
Estimates ranged from a high of 200 bpa to a low of 102 bpa, averaging 160-plus.
November 11, 2020 12:26 AM
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The area hit encompasses 14 million acres of insured crops, including 8.2 million corn acres and 5.6 million acres of soybeans
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Iowa Corn Losses Predicted To Decrease U.S. Yield Average By 4 BPA
The area hit encompasses 14 million acres of insured crops, including 8.2 million corn acres and 5.6 million acres of soybeans
November 11, 2020 12:26 AM
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Work on the Illinois River locks and dams started July 1 and are expected to be completed the end of October.
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Illinois River Infrastructure Updates Could Improve Basis
The locks and dams are between 80 and 90 years old. Their facelift will be a boon for agriculture.
November 11, 2020 12:26 AM
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The event size you can check on ranges from 10 people to 10,000.
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County-Level Calculator Estimates Risk For Coronavirus Exposure
The event size you can check on in a county ranges from 10 people to 10,000.
November 11, 2020 12:26 AM
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