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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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Weather
Dry Conditions Intensify Across Upper Midwest, West
Much of the Ohio Valley states, and Iowa to Lower Michigan, had little to no precipitation this past week.
April 29, 2021 03:01 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
cover crops and residue
Conservation
Risks and Rewards with Conservation Tillage, Cover Crops
Research shows that success with conservation practices is optimized with a targeted, stepwise approach.
April 29, 2021 12:20 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
It might be time to expand tech expertise on your operation.
Crop Production
New Digital Tool Calculates Crop Protection Value
The tool estimates performance results and dollar value of BASF products versus competitive products and rebates.
April 27, 2021 02:32 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Corn
Crop Production
Biofungicides Can Fill A Role In Conventional Crops
Such products can help prevent or ward off pathogenic fungi and bacteria and, in some cases, be paired with conventional disease-control measures.
April 27, 2021 08:59 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Planting
Ferrie: Let Weather, Soil Conditions Guide Planting Decisions
In the rush to get corn and soybeans in the ground, keep in mind some principles that can help your crops get a strong start this season.
April 26, 2021 09:44 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
The effects of a late kill of cereal rye on corn plants is evident. The impact appears to result from a combination of the carbon penalty and allelopathy exerted by the cereal rye.
Crop Production
Terminating Cover Crops This Spring? You Might Need Options To Glyphosate
Farmers will need to take into consideration the cover crop, timing, weather and stage of growth, says an Ohio seedsman.
April 23, 2021 10:21 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
Planting season is underway.
Crop Production
Glyphosate, Some Other Crop Protection Products In Tight Supply
Many commonly used herbicides are hard to find, and prices are trending higher. Fungicide availability may also be limited in some cases.
April 22, 2021 09:29 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
Anne Alonzo
Technology
View From The Top: Anne Alonzo, Corteva Agriscience Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer
Alonzo fills two leadership roles for the company, including its strategy and sustainability efforts, both on a global scale.
April 21, 2021 01:24 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Vilsack noted requests from more than 1,000 applications topped $20 billion.
Conservation
Three Big Trends in the Carbon Marketplace
Farmers have more questions than answers as they evaluate current opportunities, but there are several things that are coming into focus.
April 21, 2021 12:32 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
carbon
Conservation
Bayer Says Farmers Using Conservation Practices Since 2012 Might Qualify For Its 2021-22 Carbon Program
Farmers in 17 states who have used no-till, strip till and cover crops in the past nine years could be eligible to benefit.
April 20, 2021 03:44 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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