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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
Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Ferrie: How Long Can Corn Survive After Being Under Water?
The crop can survive, but it depends on the hybrid, seed quality and temperature. When temps go north of 70 degrees, the likelihood the corn will survive drops after being submerged 24 to 48 hours.
May 03, 2024 05:38 PM
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Ground Meat by Chad Carr
Beef
Ground Beef Tests Negative for H5N1, says USDA-APHIS
USDA-FSIS said it collected 30 samples from “states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection.” No virus particles were found to be present.
May 02, 2024 10:46 AM
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Tough broadleaf weed escapes stand out in a field of Missouri soybeans.
Soybeans
7 Steps to Better Post-Herbicide Weed Control In Soybeans
Iowa State University Extension research shows weeds not controlled after the V2 growth stage can reduce yields by up to 1% per day. Uncontrolled weeds can also contribute to harvest difficulties and weed seed banks.
May 01, 2024 09:23 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Weeds
Crop Production
Trouble In Turn Rows: Prevent Weeds From Flourishing In Headlands
Be diligent to keep pesky and invasive weeds out of your field boundaries. Otherwise, those weeds can produce seed and drift to additional acres in future years.
May 01, 2024 09:04 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Ferrie: With Poor Quality A Concern, Hold Back Some Seed Corn
Ken Ferrie says 37% of seed corn samples he’s reviewed fall below good quality levels; 11% fall into the poor category. He advises retaining 2 lb. of each questionable lot until stand establishment can be evaluated.
April 29, 2024 05:06 PM
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Dairy
H5N1 Mandatory Testing For Interstate Movement Of Dairy Cattle In Effect
The agency will provide reimbursement for testing at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network laboratory.
April 29, 2024 01:27 PM
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succession plan
Dairy
A Message to the Ag Industry about H5N1
The livestock industry needs a comprehensive, cohesive plan to address the virus. Producers, their employees and veterinarians need clear answers and support from U.S. agricultural leadership, moving forward.
April 26, 2024 03:49 PM
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Planting corn with starter fertilizer - Lindsey Pound
Corn
How to Calculate Growing Degree Days (Simple Formula)
Growing degree days (GDDs) are a more reliable method to predict corn emergence and development than calendar days. Start calculating GDDs daily the day after planting. Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie explains.
April 22, 2024 03:07 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Chilled seed corn struggles to emerge and grow. It can cost you 10% of your stand, says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
Corn
Just Chillin’ Sounds Fun but it’s Hard on Seed Corn
Don’t let the rush to plant cause you to be filled with regret and utter these five words at some point: “I wish I had waited.” Chilled seed corn struggles to emerge and grow. It can cost you 10% of your stand.
April 17, 2024 03:16 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Unlike traditional crop insurance, whole farm provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy.
Corn
Crop Insurance Affordability at Heart of FARMER Act
More than 20 farm groups support the new Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience Act. The bill does not require choosing between enhanced crop insurance coverage and commodity support programs.
April 17, 2024 08:21 AM
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