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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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Soybeans
Making the Invisible Seen: How Artificial Intelligence is Unmasking Soybean Nematodes
New technology from Syngenta can pinpoint the microscopic pests in your fields with 90% accuracy.
March 12, 2026 01:15 PM
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Crop Production
Is A Nitrogen Inhibitor Worth The Cost?
There are at least two solid reasons for using an N “stabilizer” in your fields this spring, as well as one scenario when it doesn’t make financial sense.
March 11, 2026 03:33 PM
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Wheat
Corteva’s Hybrid Wheat Aims to Close the Yield Gap with Corn and Soybeans
The new seed technology offers growers a significant boost in productivity and resilience, even in stressful, water-limited environments.
March 10, 2026 01:29 PM
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Graphic for Boots in the Field Report with agronomist Ken Ferrie who has spent over 40 years helping farmers maximize corn and soybean yields.
Corn
Beat the Carbon Penalty With Strategic Nitrogen Use
Prioritize timing and placement to ensure young corn plants have access to enough N to withstand any disruption from microbial immobilization.
March 09, 2026 12:34 PM
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Soybeans
Use This 4-Step Checklist for 97%-Plus Waterhemp Control
From putting ‘three in the pre’ to making a herbicide pass before flowering, field agronomist Mike Hannewald breaks down the layered approach needed to protect your soybean yields and reduce the seed bank.
March 06, 2026 01:43 PM
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Crop Production
Next-Gen Herbicides Target Tough Weeds In Corn And Soybeans
Companies expand their portfolio of innovative solutions to knock out broadleaves and grasses as farmers prepare for the 2026 season.
March 05, 2026 12:42 PM
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Paraquat is a non-selective weed control commonly used for burndown applications, and it’s effective on resistant weed species such as ragweed and Palmer Amaranth.
Crop Production
Syngenta To Exit Global Paraquat Production
The rise of generic products has eroded the company’s competitiveness in manufacturing the herbicide, motivating a shift in its production focus to plinazolin for U.S. farmers.
March 05, 2026 10:41 AM
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Machinery
Shallow Tillage: A Strategic Reset Tool For Conservation And Conventional Systems
The reality of changing soil conditions and varying crop needs often requires more middle ground than most tillage systems are designed to deliver.
March 04, 2026 01:31 PM
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Machinery
Now Could Be A ‘Powerful Time’ to Buy Late-Model Used Machinery
Strategic purchasing and smart financing can help farmers navigate today’s equipment landscape while protecting their long-term cash flow, says one industry expert.
March 03, 2026 02:03 PM
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Crop Production
Could Strip Tillage Be Your Key To Lower Costs And Higher Yields?
Farmers detail how they navigated the strip-till learning curve and offer some tips you’ll want to know before making the move.
March 02, 2026 03:50 PM
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