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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
SCN Continues To Spread: It’s Now In Every Soybean-Producing State But One
New data reveals 31 counties in 10 U.S. states, 10 rural municipalities in Quebec and three counties in Manitoba and Ontario reported the pest for the first time from 2020 through 2023.
January 14, 2025 04:00 PM
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Health
New Study Says Domestic Cats Need To Be Evaluated More For HPAI H5N1 Implications
The report echoes calls by other scientists to ramp up the surveillance of felines, which are susceptible to the virus and have a high mortality rate. The AVMA says several cases in cats linked to poultry or wild bird exposure had been reported before the outbreak began in dairy cows last spring.
January 13, 2025 02:04 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Soybeans
Farmer Poses 4R Question On How To Make Fertilizer Use More Efficient In Soybeans
The grower currently broadcast applies P and K ahead of planting but is considering moving to strip-till applications like he uses in corn.
January 07, 2025 03:20 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
One-Year Hybrid Wonders Can Go From Hero To Zero In A Hurry
Ken Ferrie advises farmers to plant no more than a third of their acres to a new corn product, if they don’t have significant experience with it. He says to bank on proven winners in the field for next season.
December 23, 2024 07:24 AM
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News
Why the World Can’t Ignore the Demand for Potash
Nutrien focuses its business on helping feed a growing global population “from the ground up.”
December 11, 2024 12:33 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Ferrie: If Rains Shut Down Your Fall Tillage, It’s Time to Implement Plan B
December might provide an opportunity. Another consideration is moving to no-till. Ferrie also addresses recouping dollars on ground that is going into solar projects.
November 26, 2024 10:53 AM
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Wheat
Companies Race to Bring More Hybrid Wheat to the U.S.
At the same time, USDA has given HB4 wheat, which features a trait for drought tolerance, the green light for development.
November 20, 2024 12:09 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
News
Ferrie: Four Sure Ways To Make NH3 Applications More Effective
Avoid applying anhydrous ammonia prematurely and losing its availability for next year’s corn crop. Good application decisions can save you a lot of money, time and effort.
November 05, 2024 10:04 AM
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Soybeans
Illinois Farmer Shares 3 Tips to Take More Beans to the Bin
In addition to planting soybeans early and applying fungicide, Dan Vogel puts on the appropriate amount of nutrients for the given year, instead of trying to bank nutrients or apply a two-year spread.
October 21, 2024 03:24 PM
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Crop Production
Unlock Profits from Agricultural Lime to Transform Your Soil pH
Limestone is a cost-effective input, often yielding the highest ROI when correcting soil pH. Soil tests reveal that low pH is a prevalent issue, affecting around 40% of Illinois farmed acres.
October 16, 2024 04:09 PM
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