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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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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Planting
Ferrie: Sit Tight Until Soil Conditions Are Right For Planting
Running a high-speed disk with gang angles can put in compaction layers if soil is too wet. Same thing can happen with wheel tracks from vertical tillage. Make a soil ribbon to evaluate conditions and guide decisions.
April 13, 2022 03:08 PM
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pheasants usda
Poultry
24 States Confirm ‘Bird Flu’ Outbreaks In Poultry
Cases in commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks are mounting across the U.S., a result of infected droppings from migrating birds. The USDA says there are no immediate human health concerns.
April 05, 2022 01:41 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Corn
Ferrie: Which Crop to Plant First? Corn or Soybeans?
Weather conditions can guide planting conditions. The calendar plays a role, too. Watch the brief video on soybean maturities and why night length is so important to the flowering process.
April 05, 2022 01:09 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Nick Gordiichuk
Crop Production
Straight from Ukraine: Farmers Share Planting Updates, Concerns and More
Nick Gordiichuk estimates farmers will plant about 25% of their crops this year. He has no idea when he will get back into fields. Many contain landmines, unexploded rockets and war’s debris.
April 04, 2022 12:37 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
In the rush to plant early soybeans, beware of weed species that show up at the same time. A major one is marestail (horseweed), which can compete with soybeans all season long.
Soybeans
Planting Early Season Soybeans? Control These Early Weeds
Gear your control efforts toward weeds that emerge when air temperatures are between 40 and 70 degrees °F. These include ragweed species, common lambsquarters, burcucumber, kochia, common sunflower and marestail.
April 01, 2022 01:59 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ethanol plant
Technology
Carbon Pipeline to Improve Ethanol Plant and Ag Profitability, Developer Says
The plan is to capture CO2 from the fermentation process of the plants in a five-state region, compress it into liquid form, then move it by pipeline to North Dakota for storage.
March 31, 2022 04:15 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Show Weeds Who’s Boss
Crop Production
Show Weeds Who’s Boss: Use Multiple Tactics
For weed control in soybeans you need a back-up plan to your back-up plan this season.
March 31, 2022 02:40 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Corn
Ferrie: Your Seed Company Called and Wants Its Corn Back. Say Thank You
Here’s one way to know whether you work with a reputable seed company. Along with that, it’s time to put out lures and traps for various pests, including wireworms, armyworms and voles.
March 28, 2022 02:21 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Rain could be on the way for may parched areas.
Weather
‘Dual Rainstorm Track’ Forecast for Now through Early April
The good news is some parched areas are likely to see some rainfall soon. The potential downside: some areas that don’t need rain may get some, too.
March 24, 2022 08:21 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
Bryan Brochin, UPL
Soybeans
Higher Load Metribuzin Herbicide Introduced for Soybean Weed Control
Preview 2.1 SC herbicide from UPL targets tough broadleaf weeds and will be available for use on about half a million soybean acres this season.
March 23, 2022 01:26 PM
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