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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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Corn
4 Agronomic Pillars Every Corn Grower Needs
Purdue’s Dan Quinn explains how using strategies like moisture-seeking planting and the critical N:S ratio are keys to higher yields.
April 13, 2026 01:45 PM
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Crop Production
Young Farmer Bets On ‘Lightning In A Tank’ To Tame His Fertilizer Bill
Sixth-generation Minnesota farmer Carson Kahler is putting homemade nitrogen to the test this season, evaluating its field performance and whether the investment truly pencils out.
April 09, 2026 02:31 PM
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Input Costs
Ag Economy
‘If You’re Still Farming, You’ve Already Done Most of It’
Two Midwest farmers say they’ve made the cuts they can, leaving fine-tuned field passes, smarter marketing and policy fixes as the next line of defense.
April 09, 2026 09:18 AM
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Crop Production
Relay Cropping System Lowers Input Costs, Raises ROI
Indiana farmer Jason Mauck uses his wheat crop as a “supporting actor” to increase soybean yields and boost profits.
April 08, 2026 03:52 PM
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Young Corn By Lindsey Pound
Corn
Defend Every Bushel With A Proactive Disease Plan
Corn growers and agronomists share their top five strategies for staying ahead of problems such as northern corn leaf blight, tar spot and the much-dreaded southern rust.
April 08, 2026 12:30 PM
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Corn
The $10 Tool Randy Dowdy Uses To Grow Record Corn Yields
He says a simple ratchet strap and an open-furrow diagnostic strategy help him achieve the best planting depth and seed germination.
April 06, 2026 02:08 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Soybeans
Replant Or Ride It Out? How To Manage The Challenges Of Early-Planted Soybeans
Ken Ferrie offers practical steps to salvage your yield potential if you’ve been affected by heavy rains and seed quality issues.
April 06, 2026 11:21 AM
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Crops
Bayer And Iowa State Partner On Seed Innovation Center
The new, collaborative facility will focus on advancing seed production through technology and research.
April 03, 2026 10:05 AM
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Crop Production
Blake Vince Shares 1.7 Million Reasons To Stop Tilling Your Soil
The 1,200-acre farmer says earthworms are central to his success in growing no-till corn, soybeans and winter wheat.
April 02, 2026 04:04 PM
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Crop Production
Boost Your Bottom Line By Keeping Your Soils In Place
Agronomist Eric Beckett shares strategies for managing tillage, product applications and budgets despite what’s shaping up to be a dry and potentially windy spring.
April 01, 2026 02:30 PM
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