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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
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Crops
How Two North Dakota Farmers Partnered to Master Soil Health
By sharing equipment and grazing resources, Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg prove that collaboration is the secret to making soil health practices both practical and profitable for the long term.
March 31, 2026 02:33 PM
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Corn
Use Hybrid Flex To Time Nitrogen Use: ‘When It’s Needed, You Better Be There’
Understanding how and when corn reacts to nutrient stress can help you make every pound of N earn its keep this season, says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
March 30, 2026 03:48 PM
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Soybeans
Randy Dowdy’s ‘Less Is More’ Strategy For 100-Bushel Soybeans
He finds that having fewer, well-managed plants in the field can outperform a denser stand of beans.
March 27, 2026 04:30 PM
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According to West Central Distribution, only one in six farmers uses a phosphorus efficiency product, but 83% of farmers are concerned about phosphorus unavailability in their soils, and current phosphorus efficiency in grains is estimated at less than 10%.
Crop Production
Turn Your Soil Test Results Into Better Fertility Decisions
From Mehlich-3 to Olsen P, the extractant method your lab uses can help you interpret the data and manage inputs for more ROI.
March 26, 2026 04:00 PM
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Crop Production
Betting on Biomass: How Two Farmers Turn Cover Crops Into Weed Control
In Illinois and Virginia, Frank Rademacher and Paul Davis lean on cereal rye, no-till and patience to keep waterhemp and other tough weeds in check.
March 25, 2026 03:36 PM
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Soybeans
Early Soybeans Benefit From Protection In Cold Soils
Safeguard your investment with the strategic use of seed treatments and inoculants.
March 24, 2026 03:10 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Fall NH3 Emphasis Set the Stage For Ugly Corn Syndrome
Ken Ferrie warns that anhydrous ammonia won’t help young plants fight the carbon penalty this spring. He details how to bridge the nitrogen gap and protect your yield potential.
March 23, 2026 12:00 PM
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Soybeans
Are You Planting Second-Year Soybeans And Skipping Corn?
Before you leap, check out these essential management steps from Missouri farmer Todd Gibson and Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie to help you mitigate risks and protect ROI.
March 20, 2026 03:26 PM
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Corn
Elevated Corn Rootworm Pressure Projected For The Midwest
Beetle capture data reveals pest numbers are rising, with 31% of sampled fields exceeding economic thresholds.
March 18, 2026 02:51 PM
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Corn
How Can You Boost Corn Yield Potential? ‘Win The First 10 Days’
From planting depth to using low-salt in-furrow products, David Hula and Randy Dowdy detail management practices that help drive uniform, rapid emergence and early growth.
March 17, 2026 04:49 PM
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