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

Taxes and Finance

$276 Corn And $199 Soybeans Realistic Per-Acre Profits, Illinois Economist Says

The profit estimates are based on fall delivery prices of $6 corn and $14 soybeans, according to Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois Extension economist and Soybean Industry Chair in Agricultural Strategy.

March 16, 2022 02:36 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Crop Production

16 Ways to Boost Results from Glyphosate

It’s in low supply, and the price is high -- if you can even get it. This checklist can help you get the best weed control outcomes from whatever supply of glyphosate you were able to secure for this season.

March 14, 2022 04:15 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Crop Production

Starter Fertilizer: Research Shows Corn Gets a 5% Yield Boost

If you’re thinking about cutting starter fertilizer this year because of surging costs, Ken Ferrie has three words of advice: Don’t do it.

March 10, 2022 08:09 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Crop Production

‘Tankmix in a Jug’ Herbicides Capture 37% of Marketplace

Combination herbicides usually include between two and four active ingredients and have become the industry norm, as companies work to help farmers stamp out tough weeds and grasses.

March 07, 2022 03:33 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Politics

President Biden likely to address War, Food and Fuel Costs, Ocean Shipping Reform

Expect Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to dominate the State of the Union address tonight. As for issues affecting agriculture, there may be few details offered, says USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

March 01, 2022 04:26 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Soybeans

SCN Makes Planting Beans after Beans Financially Questionable

Yield losses of 5 percent are par for the course in second-year soybeans. Pest problems can boost those losses to 50 percent or more.

February 28, 2022 01:39 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Soybeans

Bayer Signs on to Distribute Enlist E3 Technology, Works toward Launch of HT4 Soybeans

The new agreement means farmers will have “more choices and additional tools” for integrated weed management. In the process, Bayer remains committed to marketing its current crop systems and developing new technologies.

February 25, 2022 04:03 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Taxes and Finance

Markets Respond to Russia’s Advance Into Ukraine, Inflation Concerns Mount

There are issues on multiple fronts, including worries about higher energy prices and the potential for “cyber attacks” in the U.S.

February 24, 2022 04:14 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Soybeans

Herbicide Options Dwindle for Weed Control in Soybeans

Many products are hard or nearly impossible to get. If you have any glyphosate, consider how you can get the biggest bang for your buck. It may not be with a burndown treatment.

February 23, 2022 01:15 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Succession Planning

5 Ways to Ready Your Farm and Family for a Successful Succession

There can be huge costs -- monetarily and in human capital -- if you don’t set up the structure of succession well, say Paul Neiffer, with CliftonLarsonAllen, and Rena Striegel, Transition Point Business Advisors.

February 18, 2022 03:53 PM

Rhonda Brooks