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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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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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Graphic for Boots in the Field Report with agronomist Ken Ferrie who has spent over 40 years helping farmers maximize corn and soybean yields.
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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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: 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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Corn
Is Now The Time To Consider Conventional Corn?
As the 2025 seed-buying process ramps up, the financial investment for conventional corn might look promising but you need to consider weed control, insect pressure and market opportunities .
September 05, 2024 12:18 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: Is Your Corn Crop Running Out of Nitrogen? Why That Matters Now
There’s a big crop in the field for many Midwest growers, and it requires fuel. N supplies ears with the energy they need to add kernels all the way to their tips and to pack on weight.
September 03, 2024 03:47 PM
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News
New Corn Trait, Herbicide Technology Slated for Broad-Acre Use in 2025
The Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer-branded corn innovations are designed to help farmers boost yields while controlling tough weeds and insect pests, company spokesmen report.
August 27, 2024 03:15 PM
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