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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.

Latest Stories
Sustainable Triangle - Cover Crop Decisions
Crop Production
Some Farmers Are Increasing Cover Crop Acres to Cut Fertilizer Costs and Boost Soil Health
Planting more cover crops this fall is one way corn and soybean growers are addressing their 2026 nutrient needs and looking to trim expenses in the process.
October 14, 2025 03:26 PM
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Corn Harvest
Harvest
Kansas Farmer Harvests Corn Yields 30%-Plus Above APH
Matt Splitter says he has harvested more corn in the past 10 days than he did during the last two seasons combined. But he says two straight years of drought and high input costs could keep him and other farmers in the state from reaching financial wholeness.
October 09, 2025 05:01 PM
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Corn
Corn Growers’ New Leader Says Profitability Is Top Priority
As Jed Bower takes the helm at NCGA, he is working to expand market opportunities in the U.S. and abroad, and looking for practical ways to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers.
October 08, 2025 04:43 PM
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Ag Economy
Has Government Shutdown Stalled Farm Financial Aid Package?
Various programs and reports are on hold. Among them are EQIP and SDRP. Also in jeopardy of being delayed or cancelled is the October WASDE, due this Thursday.
October 07, 2025 05:10 PM
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Ag Economy
From Setback to Comeback: Sorghum Looks For More Market Opportunity
Third-generation farmer Amy France and team at NSP are on a mission to improve buyer demand for the crop domestically and abroad.
October 07, 2025 12:56 PM
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Soybeans
New Seed Treatment Offers A Solution to Soybean Cyst Nematode
The microbial product works as part of an integrated strategy to address SCN, the No. 1 yield-reducing pest problem in soybeans. Farmers routinely see yields cut by 5 bushels or more per acre in affected fields.
October 06, 2025 10:30 AM
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Breaking Barriers - 10-02-2025 - the use of soybean harvest aids
Soybeans
Desiccants Could Help You Harvest More Soybeans At Ideal Moisture Levels
Herbicides and defoliants are commonly used by farmers in southern regions to quicken the harvest period and reduce the risk of shatter loss and poor test weights. Now, Midwest growers and researchers are looking at how to use the practice.
October 02, 2025 08:49 AM
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Crop Production
Corteva’s Bold Move: What Splitting Crop Protection and Seed Businesses Means for the Future
Company leaders say the separation will unleash two distinct market leaders that are both farmer-centric, with technology and innovation at their core.
October 01, 2025 12:53 PM
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Harvest
Next Season Starts Now: 4 Strategies for Residue Management
If heavy residue isn’t managed at harvest, it sets off a chain reaction that can result in uneven plant development and ultimately lost yield potential in 2026.
October 01, 2025 08:00 AM
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Ag Economy
‘We Need Action, Not Just Financial Aid’
While the Trump administration weighs an economic bailout for farmers that would use tariff income, groups like ASA continue to press for better market opportunities and a trade deal with China, in particular.
September 30, 2025 11:51 AM
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