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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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Graphic for Boots in the Field Report with agronomist Ken Ferrie who has spent over 40 years helping farmers maximize corn and soybean yields.
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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Graphic for Boots in the Field Report with agronomist Ken Ferrie who has spent over 40 years helping farmers maximize corn and soybean yields.
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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Graphic for Boots in the Field Report with agronomist Ken Ferrie who has spent over 40 years helping farmers maximize corn and soybean yields.
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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Dead aphids on corn just prior to harvest
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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Rhonda Brooks
Graphic for Boots in the Field Report with agronomist Ken Ferrie who has spent over 40 years helping farmers maximize corn and soybean yields.
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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