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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
Cattle on forage.
Crop Production
Tackle Tough Weeds in Pastures Like you Would in Corn and Soybeans
It costs beef producers about 45 cents a day to feed a cow or steer on pasture, making it the most cost-effective way to pack on pounds.
August 24, 2021 11:02 AM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Crop Production
Ferrie: Southern Rust is in some Illinois Corn at R4 Stage, 30 Days from Finish Line
Crops across much of the state look good heading into the home stretch but still need to be monitored for insects and disease.
August 18, 2021 02:03 PM
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Pro Farmer Crop Tour got underway this morning in Ohio and South Dakota.
Crop Production
Highest Corn Yield Average Predicted for Indiana Ever?
Pro Farmer scouts pegged the Indiana average yield estimate at 193.48 bu. per acre on Tuesday, just slightly below USDA’s prediction of 194 bu. per acre.
August 18, 2021 01:39 PM
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FJFD - Mississippi
Crop Production
Farm Journal Field Days Head to the Mississippi Delta
Join the Jack family at Silent Shade Planting Company, Belzoni, Miss., on Aug. 25 to learn more about row-crop production in the Delta. A variety of speakers and topics are planned.
August 16, 2021 03:03 PM
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PF Crop Tour Illinois AgWeb
Crop Production
Crop Tour Preview: Illinois Corn A Tale Of Extreme Variability
On August 17, Pro Farmer scouts will be walking Illinois corn and soybean fields checking crop conditions and making annual yield projections.
August 11, 2021 12:09 PM
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Corn
Crop Tour Preview: 70% of Nebraska Corn in Good to Excellent Condition
Drought is deepening in Nebraska, but corn and soybean crops are hanging tough so far.
August 11, 2021 09:43 AM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Crop Production
Ferrie: Got Northern Corn Leaf Blight? Call Your Retailer
Disease pressure is building in parts of Illinois. Also, check out the agenda and register for Farm Journal Corn & Soybean College, set for Aug. 3-4.
August 02, 2021 07:01 AM
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Roundup
Crop Production
Bayer to pull Glyphosate from U.S. Lawn and Garden Markets
Ongoing litigation contributed to the company’s decision. However, farmers and retailers will continue to have access to glyphosate for weed control, company officials say.
July 30, 2021 09:46 AM
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Retail beef
Beef
Grassley: Beef Producers Face a “Very Unfair Situation”
The senator supports legislative action because of concerns that small producers are losing money on cattle due to being unable to spot market.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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Japanese beetle populations are significant in some parts of the Corn Belt this year.
Corn
Ferrie: Check Corn Pollination, Prepare to Spray if Heavy Pest Feeding is Underway
In soybeans, look for white mold issues this week. Initial symptoms generally develop in the R3 to R6 production stages.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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