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

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

Rhonda Brooks

Corn

Countdown to Atrazine Decision by EPA Underway

The 60-plus year-old product is used on more than 70% of U.S. corn acres to control grass and broadleaf weeds.

September 21, 2022 11:04 AM

Rhonda Brooks

This custom blend option allows growers to combine the superior Pythium protection Vayantis provides with other seed treatments, creating tailor-made solutions specific to their fields’ challenges.

Wheat

Spring Wheat Crop Quality Tumbles, Some Farmers Abandon Fields

Hard Red Spring wheat ratings in the good to excellent categories dropped from 20% to 16% this week, compared to a five-year average of 66%.

September 21, 2022 02:43 AM

Rhonda Brooks

There is no chance that all of these will happen this year and there is also the chance that none of them will happen.

Taxes and Finance

Seize the Opportunities with New Tax Exemptions

Up to $12.06 million can be passed to your loved ones upon death, exempt from federal estate tax. While living, you can also gift $16,000 annually to as many individuals as you’d like. Of course, some exceptions apply.

September 21, 2022 01:23 AM

Rhonda Brooks

The amount that can be put into a SIMPLE plan to increase from $14,000 to $15,500.

Taxes and Finance

It’s So Important to Elect ‘Portability’ for Your Farm Estate

Married and on the farm? If one spouse dies, make sure the surviving spouse works with an adviser to file IRS Form 706 to benefit from any unused federal gift or estate tax exemption. You could save millions.

September 21, 2022 01:23 AM

Rhonda Brooks