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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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Politics
Third Chinese National Accused of Smuggling Biological Materials into Michigan
Another Chinese researcher has been detained by federal agents for unlawfully shipping roundworms into the U.S. for work she planned to conduct at a University of Michigan laboratory
June 10, 2025 09:37 AM
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Breaking Barriers - drones
Crop Production
Drones Help Soybean Grower Hit the Bull’s Eye of Efficiency
Alex Harrell, soybean world record holder, says the technology helps him make more accurate and timely foliar product applications, while costing less than using a ground rig or an airplane.
June 10, 2025 05:36 AM
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Rain drops on corn leaves weather wet young corn field - Lindsey Pound
Corn
Reach Your Corn Yield Goals With Strategic Nitrogen Use
Mother Nature is throwing a lot of weather curveballs this season. Keep your eye on the ball and score big at harvest with these practical nitrogen management recommendations.
June 06, 2025 12:43 PM
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Crop Production
Triple-Action Foliar Fungicide Targets Tar Spot, Southern Rust and Frogeye Leaf Spot
Corteva Forcivo will feature three modes of action to address foliar diseases in corn, soybeans, wheat and other crops via overlapping preventive and curative activity.
June 05, 2025 02:36 PM
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Politics
Chinese Scientist Accused Of Smuggling ‘Potential Agroterrorism Weapon’ Into the U.S.
A 25-page criminal complaint alleges the researcher and her boyfriend were attempting to bring Fusarium graminearum into the country. The fungus causes significant diseases in a number of food crops, including corn, wheat, barley, soybeans and rice. Toxins from the fungus are harmful to humans and livestock.
June 04, 2025 04:10 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Ferrie: Unravel The Mystery Of Ugly Corn Syndrome To Reduce Yield Losses
The problem occurs at a specific growth stage – typically between V3 and V5 – as the corn seed roots are handing off their jobs to the first two sets of true crown roots.
June 04, 2025 12:02 PM
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Corn
Want to Boost Corn Yields? Balance Your Nitrogen Checkbook In-Season
From emergence to maturity, nitrogen is a crucial nutrient for corn, but plants have different nitrogen demands at different growth stages. Consider how corn yields are influenced by nitrogen at VE, V6, V10-V12 and R5-R6.
June 01, 2025 06:00 AM
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Politics
ARA Says MAHA Commission’s Policy Recommendations Need Input From Agriculture
The commission now has about 80 days to create a strategy for how the federal government should respond to the report findings, per President Trump’s original order in February.
May 28, 2025 03:57 PM
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Weather
Unexpected Impact From Illinois Dust Storm Hits Corn, Soybeans
Dust storms can occur anywhere there’s loose soil and wind. Along with Illinois, states including Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas have also experienced the problem this year.
May 28, 2025 12:42 PM
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Corn
Three Proven, Post-Planting Practices to Use In Corn
How can you know whether your corn crop has strong yield potential? It doesn’t have to be a mystery, say David Hula and Randy Dowdy. Their practical tips will help you make good input decisions this season for better outcomes at harvest.
May 27, 2025 10:48 AM
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