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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
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Corn
Ferrie: ‘Heavy Aphids Need Sprayed in Corn’
Our brief video takes you through evaluating stand losses from pest pressure, disease issues and dry conditions in a central Illinois cornfield. These insights can help you plan for next season’s bumper yields.
October 16, 2024 09:47 AM
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Weather
‘Moisture Opportunity’ Is On Its Way To The Plains
Parts of the Texas Panhandle, Kansas and Nebraska could get some rain as early as this weekend. Other parts of the Midwest might have some moisture relief as well by early next week.
October 15, 2024 03:42 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Ferrie: Dry, Dusty Harvest Calls For A Fire Contingency Plan
Reduce the risks by putting together some practical steps to prevent fire from happening, while also educating employees and family members on what to do if one occurs.
October 11, 2024 03:48 PM
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Business
Tips to Evaluate Farm Programs As A Potential Safety Net in Tough Times
“No matter what your opinion is about climate smart farming or the government initiatives and industry incentives out there, they are potentially an avenue to square up some revenue income,” says Ken Ferrie.
October 09, 2024 12:00 PM
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Crop Production
5 Ways To Prioritize Fertilizer Dollars
All substance and no flash might best describe the fertilizer strategy Wisconsin farmer Clark Riemer is banking on to fuel his 2025 corn crop.
October 08, 2024 07:00 AM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Crop Production
10 Smart Ways to Start Cutting Your Fertilizer Bill
Take a controlled, calibrated approach to the process, advises Ken Ferrie. That will help you build a framework for high yields next season and protect soil nutrient levels in the process.
October 02, 2024 02:46 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Ferrie: Mother Nature Needed A New Photocopy Machine This Season
Picket-fence corn stands with photocopied plants – uniform stalks and ears – deliver high yields. Where crops are uneven, farmers need to take that into consideration as they make final yield estimates.
September 18, 2024 10:02 AM
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Grain Markets
In The Countdown To Elections, Consider Marketing Risks And Rewards
Financial analyst says the next 48 days might be a good time to just ‘lay low and take a little off the table.’
September 17, 2024 04:27 PM
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Crop Production
Cover Crops to the Rescue
Cereal rye helps Michigan farmer reduce herbicide-resistant marestail and waterhemp.
September 12, 2024 01:04 PM
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Crop Production
5 Ways To Maximize Fertilizer ROI For 2025
As you begin to rein in production costs, big ticket items such as fertilizer naturally get a lot of scrutiny. Now’s the time to think through how you’ll best allocate available dollars for nutrients.
September 10, 2024 04:22 PM
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