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

Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist

Planting

Ferrie: In Cold Temps, Delay Planting Soybeans That Aren’t SDS Protected

If your weather conditions are tanking, consider answering two important questions Ken Ferrie asks before you head to the field.

April 19, 2021 05:28 PM

Rhonda Brooks

It's planting time in much of the Midwest.

Conservation

Corteva Carbon Program Promotes Two Unique Features

The company will work with farmers and their existing, trusted advisors to implement the program.

April 15, 2021 02:22 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Corn

Ferrie: Consider The Impact Of Seed Chilling On Corn Emergence, Development

Between 10% and 20% of yield potential can be lost, if you plant corn in unfavorable conditions.

April 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Look for ethanol to appeal to more consumers in the months ahead.

Technology

Good News For Ethanol: Americans ‘Can’t Wait To Get On The Road Again’

One industry expert says large retailers are cashing in on RINs, and consumers should see benefits at the pumps as a result.

April 09, 2021 11:44 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Corn

Ferrie: Rushing To Plant Early Soybeans Could Cost You 30 Bu/A Of Corn Yield Next Year

Compaction layers you create now could take a huge yield bite out of your 2022 corn crop.

April 05, 2021 03:52 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Planting

68% Of Farmers Say They’ve Locked In Their 2021 Crop Mix

Of 772 farmers surveyed, 522 said they wouldn’t change their crop mix, regardless of what they learned from the Prospective Plantings Report.

April 01, 2021 03:13 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Health

Grain Bin Accidents Increase Nearly 10%

For perspective, there were fewer mining-related fatalities (24) than so called confined-space fatalities (39) documented in 2019.

April 01, 2021 08:59 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Corn

Ferrie: 5 Reasons To Not Apply All Your Nitrogen Upfront

Corn needs N throughout the growing season. Plan now to make sure your crop is never lacking in it.

March 29, 2021 10:42 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Soybeans

5 Steps For Successful Early-Season Soybean Planting

Before you hook up the planter, consider these tips and recommendations that can help you think through the planting process and implement sound decisions.

March 26, 2021 10:58 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Crop Production

New Seed Treatment Offers Novel Active Ingredient To Address Pythium and Phytophthora

The fungicide is based on picarbutrazox and will protect corn and soybean seedlings from blight and damping-off diseases.

March 22, 2021 04:34 PM

Rhonda Brooks