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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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Checklist for Success
Crops
Control the Controllables To Capture More Bushels
High-yield growers David Hula and Randy Dowdy say three things deserve your sharpest focus now: your planter, fertility program and seed.
January 16, 2026 01:25 PM
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Crops
Unmask the ‘Party’ in Your Corn Crop
Crown rot is showing up more frequently in Midwest cornfields. Plant pathologists say it’s likely a multi-pathogen disease and offer five practical ways to address it this season.
January 15, 2026 02:05 PM
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Crops
HERMON Offers Farmers Fresh Hope In The War On Weeds
A new multi-state monitoring network using unique diagnostic tools is hard at work, identifying herbicide-resistant weed populations faster so farmers can get a leg up on control before the problem gets totally out of hand.
January 14, 2026 01:30 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Crops
Master Your Emotions To Drive More Profitable Crop Decisions
Ken Ferrie gives some practical tips on how you can rely more on facts and less on your gut to reduce management mistakes and achieve better cropping outcomes.
January 12, 2026 10:55 AM
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Crops
Let Mother Nature Do The Talking
If you want to plant early this spring, agronomists say to remember that fit soils and good weather are far more important guides to follow than the date on your calendar.

January 09, 2026 01:28 PM
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News
How Smart Farm Infrastructure Upgrades Can Squeeze Out Extra Margin
Prioritizing projects with a clear path to fast returns and lower costs can help you weather current economic challenges, say ag industry experts.

January 08, 2026 01:58 PM
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Ag Economy
What Does The Venezuela Situation Mean For U.S. Farmers?
One possibility is the country’s vast oil reserves could offer long-term potential to ease diesel prices and help reduce other input costs.
January 05, 2026 04:27 PM
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Soybeans
No-Cost And Low-Cost Ways To Grow More Profitable Soybeans
Ignore the hype of unproven products and practices. Research shows that doubling down on five core fundamentals will deliver the best ROI.
December 31, 2025 11:00 AM
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Market Outlooks
Farmers Face Budget Squeeze And Balance Sheet Challenges—Echoes Of A Decade Ago
Will 2026 be a repeat of 2016? Chris Barron, Ag View Solutions, shares four strategies to help farmers capture some profit in this down cycle.
December 30, 2025 02:26 PM
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New research offers some insights on reducing expenditures budgeted for breeding high-yielding cows.
Crop Production
Beyond Bushels: Align High-Yield Strategies With Your Crop Budget
A detailed “farming playbook” can help guide essential input investments and maximize ROI.
December 29, 2025 02:21 PM
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