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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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Corn in bin
Corn
4 Active Ingredients, 3 Sites of Action in New Corn Premix Herbicide
Syngenta says the long residual control offered by Acuron GT will allow farmers and retailers to apply it in a post application before weeds can emerge and compete with the crop.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Soybeans
Conservation
4 Questions Farmers are Asking about Carbon Markets
As growers wade through the ever-deepening amount of carbon information available in the marketplace, they are asking for answers to these common questions.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
A new report by EPA shows despite increased restrictions on dicamba, more than 3,500 issues were reported this year with dicamba drifting onto other crops. Three grower groups say the data could have significant gaps. 
Soybeans
Cupping Soybeans: Iowa Farmers Question the Cause, Some Point Fingers
While a rush to judgment is underway, Extension and company representatives say report suspected herbicide drift damage to state pesticide agencies.
July 28, 2021 12:33 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
This is a listing of Corteva's expected product launches through 2023.
Corn
New Corn Herbicide and Soybean Insecticide Under EPA Consideration for 2022 Season
Corteva Agriscience has a robust number of products it expects to introduce to U.S. farmers between now and 2023 for use in more than 10 crops.
July 28, 2021 12:33 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Soybeans
Ferrie: Soybeans to The Rescue After ‘Monsoon’ Hammers Fields
Bean planting populations of 190,000 to 220,000 in washed out areas can help keep weeds from taking over.
July 13, 2021 03:38 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Corn
Ferrie: Downed Corn and Still Need to Apply N? Consider Your Options
Evaluate hail-damaged soybeans, too, before applying post herbicides or a rescue treatment.
July 13, 2021 03:34 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
The International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) announced a new multipronged initiative to advance the genetic sequencing of the world’s most troublesome weeds.
Crop Production
Diflufenican: New AI for Corn and Soybean Growers Targets Pigweed, Waterhemp
The molecule will give farmers a new tool in the ongoing battle to control these two broadleaf weeds, especially those populations with resistance to current, commonly used chemistries.
June 24, 2021 02:08 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Planting
Ferrie: 3 tips to address ugly corn syndrome, replant decisions and insects
This week, farmers in the Midwest are reporting crop extremes. Some say they have their best crops in recent memory, while others are making replant decisions.
June 24, 2021 02:08 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Planting is happening now at a fast clip.
Crop Production
Close to 90,000 Farmers Share Planting Details for USDA-NASS Crop Acreage Reports, Agency Says
The undertaking is so big that the agency employs two different surveys.
June 24, 2021 02:07 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
The dynamics of 2022 are shaping up to make this year a pivot point for ag retail says Brett Bruggeman, president of WinField United.
Politics
Incentives Are Needed to Help Farmers Address Climate Issues, Report Says
Farmers are among the most-qualified people to help address greenhouse gases (GHGs) and related climate issues, according to a new report commissioned by the Farm Journal Foundation.
June 24, 2021 02:07 PM
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