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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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Crop Production
Field-Tested Agronomy Takes Center Stage at 2026 Corn & Soybean College
Ken Ferrie leads the unsponsored, two-day event focused on crop fertility ROI, weed management and making the 4Rs pay in tight markets.
July 13, 2026 01:59 PM
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Technology
Artificial Intelligence Poised to Rewrite the Crop Protection Playbook
Industry executives say AI-driven design and field data are reshaping how new products are being researched and developed, and will ultimately shorten the time from initial concept to commercial launch.
July 13, 2026 11:39 AM
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Crop Production
Yellow Corn, Delayed Soybeans and the Summer of Hard Choices
From sulfur and nitrogen deficiencies to silk-clipping beetles, Ken Ferrie breaks down what farmers need to address now in ponded, replanted and unevenly developing fields.
July 10, 2026 11:39 AM
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Crop Production
Corn Gets a ‘Guaranteed’ Fungicide Pass as Southern Rust Memories Linger
Two Midwest farmers report they are ready to treat corn acres, but uneven stands and tight margins cause hesitation for soybean applications.
July 09, 2026 04:00 PM
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News
Family, Panic and Physics: How Grain Bin Rescues Go Wrong
From unseen air-quality hazards to 1,000‑pound pull forces, grain bins stack the odds against untrained rescuers, says firefighter Dave Newcomb. He tells farmers how they can respond better and offers four steps to take.
July 09, 2026 01:40 PM
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NCGA Looks to Sea and Sky for Next Wave of Corn Demand
President Jed Bower says the association is setting a course toward markets that could collectively unlock demand for billions of additional bushels of corn annually, “keeping farmers farming” for the next 250 years.
July 07, 2026 03:29 PM
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Crop Production
New Herbicide Chemistries Move Closer to Farmers’ Fields After EPA Action
Six technologies advance toward commercialization, with the first product expected in late 2026, despite criticism from environmental advocacy groups.
July 06, 2026 04:08 PM
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News
The Eleventh-Hour Rescue for Nitrogen-Starved Corn
Persistent rain is shifting nitrogen from a fine-tuning tactic to a rescue tool. Ken Ferrie shares how to manage N-deficient corn, the “last best” window for ROI and how to protect grain fill.
July 01, 2026 07:45 AM
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Weather
Farmers Might As Well Ditch Their Long-Range Weather Forecasts
With summer patterns running up to four weeks behind schedule, meteorologist Don Day urges growers to plan in short windows for the second half of the growing season.
June 26, 2026 03:28 PM
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Crop Production
Storm-Battered Midwest Crops Need A Triage Plan
Heavy rains and hail have triggered widespread nutrient deficiencies, disease pressure and weed threats in parts of Illinois, Iowa and other states. Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie outlines some strategies for farmers looking to salvage their corn and soybeans.
June 25, 2026 02:59 PM
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