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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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Politics
Does this Election Foreshadow what Comes Next?
Randy Russell, The Russell Group says it will impact 2022 midterm elections and, very likely, the next farm bill.
November 04, 2021 01:17 PM
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More states are recognizing the need for veterinarians and their services in the fight against COVID-19.
Health
17 States Recognize Veterinarians As Essential Workers
Veterinarians play a invaluable role in addressing COVID-19.
November 03, 2021 01:58 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
If pasture, rangeland or forage is important to your farm's success, insurance could be a valuable risk-management tool.
Hay
Pencil Out the Peril of Precipitation Loss
If pasture, rangeland or forage is important to your farm’s success, insurance could be a valuable risk-management tool.
November 02, 2021 02:42 PM
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Ferrie fins and scales
Corn
Fins and Scales on Corn Explained in Video
Some Illinois farmers are combining corn with fins and scales this fall. No, that’s not a fish story.
November 01, 2021 03:14 PM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Soybeans
Drying Beans? Know the Temp, Humidity and Equilibrium Moisture
Some Illinois elevators are taking soybeans with up to 18% moisture. Another option is if you have open bins with good air capacity, you might be able to put beans in the bin and apply air and heat to them.
October 29, 2021 11:46 AM
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Corn Butt Shatter
Corn
When Butt Shatter Strikes, Change Your Combine Settings (see Video)
In some instances, the speed of the combine and the speed of the header in combination are resulting in too much corn going out the back of the machine.
October 26, 2021 03:24 PM
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“I’ve seen some fields with 20-bu. per acre corn that wasn’t getting picked up. We’re leaving too much corn on the cob,” says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist and owner of Crop-Tech Consulting, Heyworth, Ill.
Harvest
Ferrie: Combine Adjustments will add Dollars to your Pocket (See Video)
“I’ve seen some fields with 20-bu. per acre corn that wasn’t getting picked up. We’re leaving too much corn on the cob,” says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
October 19, 2021 09:33 AM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Harvest
Ferrie: Planting dates, N use and Disease Management set Corn Yield Highs and Lows this Season
Growers who hit all three factors just right are combining monster crops this fall. Those who didn’t are seeing average yield results.
October 15, 2021 03:57 PM
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Put Anhydrous on Corn Acres this Fall
Corn
Put Anhydrous on Corn Acres this Fall. Consider P and K, too, says Fertilizer Industry Expert
There doesn’t appear to be much price relief on the horizon. Product availability could be limited as well, based on what China and Europe are experiencing.
October 12, 2021 11:39 AM
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Chris Edgington
Corn
New NCGA President, Iowa Farmer Chris Edgington, Assesses Goals and Priorities
Chris Edgington, a row-crop farmer based near St. Ansgar, shares his perspective on what drives most U.S. producers today.
October 06, 2021 02:09 PM
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