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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
An official USDA spokesperson confirmed Monday morning the claims U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was arrested last week are false. 
Politics
$4 Billion Initiative Will Create A More Resilient U.S. Food System, Vilsack Pledges
The dollars tagged for such purposes are part of the Build Back Better program, the Biden administration’s COVID-19 relief plan.
September 21, 2022 09:56 PM
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Russia, Ukraine
World Markets
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Shakes U.S. Markets, Gas and Oil Prices Surge
An oil price of $120 a ton could send the global economy into a major recession and fan inflation in the U.S., which Jim Wiesemeyer says is already in double digits for rural Americans.
September 21, 2022 09:56 PM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Corn
Ferrie: 5 Next Steps for Corn And Soybeans Under Water or Affected by Heavy Rainfall
Corn subjected to heavy rainfall can still deliver a significant yield response to a nitrogen application -- in some cases, up to 60 bu.
September 21, 2022 09:03 PM
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Bayer
Crop Production
Bayer Says Judge’s Ruling Won’t Affect Roundup Availability for Farmers
The company says a U.S. judge’s rejection of its class-action proposal will have no impact on its commitment to Roundup or Roundup Ready and their availability for farmers and retailers.
September 21, 2022 09:03 PM
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Herbicide
Soybeans
Tendovo Herbicide Available for Use in Soybeans
This three-way premix features S-metolachlor, metribuzin and cloransulam-methyl. The formulation controls 70 small- and large-seeded broadleaf weeds and grasses, including Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and lambsquarters.
September 21, 2022 09:03 PM
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Corn
Corn
New Corn Herbicide Approved for Use in 2023
Maverick features three modes of action and application flexibility to help growers address tough weeds, including waterhemp, Palmer amaranth and marestail, and annual grasses.
September 21, 2022 09:03 PM
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Tyson vaccinations
Health
Veterinarians Authorized To Administer COVID-19 Vaccine In Some States
Veterinary technicians, podiatrists, dentists and paramedics are also being authorized to administer the vaccine.
September 21, 2022 07:56 PM
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Ted Matthews
Health
Overloaded with Stress? Don’t Go It Alone. A ‘Farm Counselor’ Can Help
After 30 years working in the field of rural mental health, Ted Matthews understands the factors that stress farmers and knows how to help them.
September 21, 2022 07:53 PM
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Geringhoff NorthStar Elite XL
New Machinery
Geringhoff Introduces the World’s Largest Combine Corn Head
Geringhoff is showcasing its latest addition to its NorthStar Elite XL series of corn headers, now available to North American farmers.
September 21, 2022 04:35 PM
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B&H Ag Services
Crop Production
From the Combine Seat: Weed Prevention Starts in the Fall
Use the fall season to get a head start on weed control for next spring.
September 21, 2022 03:46 PM
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