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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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Hybrid Selection
Crop Production
Hybrid Selection: The More You Know
From the roots up, Beck’s Hybrids and AgriGold promise new ways to talk about how to grow corn.
November 14, 2023 01:41 PM
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Rural Broadband
Farmland
New Legislation Looks To Connect Farmland And Ranchland To Broadband
The Last Acre Act would help expand high-speed internet access across eligible farmland, ranchland and farm sites. At least 15% of farms and ranches have no access to the internet today.
November 10, 2023 09:39 AM
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Soybeans
Are 100-Bushel Soybean Yield Averages On The Horizon?
Illinois farmer Ryan Myers has increased his 60-bushel-per-acre yield average to 70-plus-bushel averages in just three years. How? By focusing on the details from variety selection to in-season management.
November 09, 2023 10:08 AM
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Vote
Politics
Election 2024 Is Shaping Up To Be A Doozy
While voters are casting ballots today, they’re also looking ahead. A Biden-Trump presidential race rematch is currently forecast, but their ages, economic turmoil at home and conflicts abroad are weighty concerns.
November 07, 2023 12:49 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: Four Steps to Make Sure NH3 Applications Stay in the Ground
Moisture availability is one of the biggies to check out, says Ken Ferrie. He also details some upcoming agronomic events, like his Beyond The Basics five-part webinar series and the virtual Corn & Soybean College.
November 02, 2023 11:53 AM
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Soybeans
Six Sources of Soybean Harvest Losses And How To Address Them
A handful of soybeans scattered on the ground doesn’t look like much, but small numbers can quickly add up to large losses. Evaluating the situation and making adjustments can help you take more beans to the bin.
October 31, 2023 03:54 PM
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Corn
Best Practice Do’s and Don’ts for Anhydrous Ammonia Applications
Farmers applying NH3 can maximize their dollars and use of the product by not applying it until soil temperatures are no more than 50 degrees and trending lower, according to Iowa State University Extension.
October 27, 2023 11:04 AM
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Farmland
A First Generation Virginia Farmer’s Path to Success
With odds stacked against him, Kevin Engel, 2023 Top Producer of the Year finalist, has prevailed.
October 24, 2023 02:25 PM
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Soybean Harvest
Soybeans
Three Ways to Be a Successful Soybean Yield Sleuth
If your combine monitor is showing a wide range of yields in the field, Ken Ferrie says to investigate. Evaluate soybean stand, pod set and bean size while there’s agronomic evidence.
October 16, 2023 07:02 PM
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Corn
Corn Yield Checks In and Out of the Combine
Ken Ferrie offers five practical agronomic tips you can use during harvest this fall. These practices can help you improve corn performance and yield outcomes across your farm.
October 16, 2023 06:44 PM
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