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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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ethanol, drought, planting
Crop Production
Ken Ferrie: Plan Now to Have a Productive 2023
With the current season fresh on your mind, beware the temptation to base too much of your 2023 plan on what you encountered in 2022, cautions Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
December 05, 2022 01:43 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Horseweed (marestail) is just one of a number of weeds that can be addressed with fall or spring burndown treatments.
Crop Production
2023 Looks Like a Tough Year to Control Weeds
Dry conditions and limited herbicide supplies crippled many farmers’ weed-control efforts this year, setting up a perfect storm for weeds and grasses next season. Here are five ways to take charge of the situation.
November 29, 2022 11:09 AM
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Tar Spot
Corn
Want More ROI from Fungicide Use in Corn? Fine-Tune Your Strategy
If your traditional approach to fungicide applications in corn is to wait until you see signs of disease pressure, it could be time to rethink your strategy.
November 22, 2022 01:21 PM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Corn
Ferrie: It’s Go-Time for Hybrid Selections and Anhydrous Applications
Farmers are asking, ‘Do I chisel first and then apply anhydrous? Or will I get better results doing the opposite?’ Get Ferrie’s answer and his insights on addressing hybrid weaknesses to harvest more corn in 2023.
November 18, 2022 12:13 PM
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Inflation Money Arrows
Politics
Inflation Report Signals a Smaller Rate Increase likely in December
Experts say the Fed is looking for signs of weakness in the economy before deciding interest rates have been raised sufficiently to curb inflation. Some signs are available now, says Vince Malanga, LaSalle Economics.
November 16, 2022 02:22 PM
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SBOC photograph Minnesota
Soybeans
USDA to Address ‘Soybeans of Other Colors’ Issue, Grading Standards
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announces the Federal Grain and Inspection Service will publish a proposed rule seeking public comment on whether to make changes to U.S. grading standards for soybeans.
November 11, 2022 07:07 AM
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Rod Pierce Field in Iowa
Corn
Agronomic Phenomenon in Corn Strikes Outer Rows of Fields, Strips Yield
Some Iowa growers saw huge yield losses this season from a so-called edge effect. Illinois farmers also report seeing it ding yields. Agronomists are working to confirm contributing factors but haven’t nailed them down.
November 09, 2022 03:28 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
US Capitol - Lindsey Pound
Politics
As Hearings for the Farm Bill Ratchet Up, You can Do 3 Things to Help Agriculture
Increasingly the members of Congress who hold the primary responsibility of drafting the farm bill come from suburban and urban areas. They need the information and insights farmers are uniquely equipped to provide.
November 04, 2022 02:40 PM
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Plan for 2023 with Fall Fieldwork
Crop Production
Plan For 2023 With Fall Fieldwork
The crop management decisions you make this fall will set you up for success or headaches next spring. As you finish harvest and start to plan for 2023, take these steps.
November 02, 2022 02:06 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Crop Production
Ferrie: Do Fall Tillage if Fields are Dry, Consider No-Till Corn and Soybeans for 2023
If conditions are good in your area, you won’t have wheel tracks or ruts to deal with. However, you do need to think about a winter burndown to keep fields clean before planting next spring.
November 01, 2022 11:20 AM
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