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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
Frogeye leaf spot is resistant to some fungicides.
Soybeans
New, Free Publication Addresses Fungicide Efficacy For Soybean Foliar Diseases
Because of resistance to some of the existing technology in the marketplace, farmers need to evaluate carefully which product can effectively address the specific foliar diseases in their fields.
March 10, 2021 04:02 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Grassy weeds in sorghum have historically been extremely difficult if not impossible to control in-season.
Crop Production
Three Herbicide-Tolerant Sorghum Technologies Finally Reach Farmers
Grassy weeds in sorghum have historically been extremely difficult if not impossible to control in-season.
March 09, 2021 01:33 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Inzen sorghum that has been treated with Zest WDG herbicide.
Crop Production
Inzen-Tolerant Trait in Grain Sorghum Introduced For 2021 Season
Corteva Agriscience is introducing four Pioneer brand sorghum seed varieties containing the new, non-transgenic Inzen trait this season in the High Plains.
March 05, 2021 01:06 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
A panel discussion.
Technology
Bayer Says Digital Solutions Are Key To Reducing GHG Emissions
Measurement, reporting and verification are important to the process of addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
March 05, 2021 01:05 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Farmer Priorities
Conservation
New Study Details Financial Risks And Rewards With Conservation Farming Practices
Farmers in the study targeted specific combinations of practices to specific acres depending on the goals that they had.
March 04, 2021 01:26 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Vault IP Plus is approved for use this season.
Soybeans
Vault IP Plus Approved For Use In Soybeans This Season
The seed treatment features rhizobia for nitrogen fixation, a dual-strain biofungicide and the lowest application rate in its class.
March 02, 2021 05:34 PM
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Tanner Krause
Health
‘Make It OK To Discuss Mental Health’
Tanner Krause, CEO of Iowa-based Kum & Go convenience stores, works to provide a ‘safe space’ for employees to talk about emotional challenges, many of which have been brought on or exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
March 01, 2021 03:40 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Sudden Death Syndrome
Soybeans
New Biological Seed Treatment Tackles Sudden Death Syndrome
EPA-approved CeraMax prevents the soil-borne fungal pathogen Fusarium virguliforme from taking soybean yield potential captive.
February 24, 2021 08:40 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
Crop Production
Ferrie: Don’t Delay Sending Seed Corn, Soybeans to Labs for Testing
Here’s a look at what you can learn from the various tests available and why you need to submit samples now.
February 23, 2021 12:25 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Feedlot Snow NDSU
Weather
Disaster Relief Programs Available From USDA Farm Service Agency
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers some standing disaster programs to help assist food animal producers and others who are being affected by the extreme cold temperatures.
February 22, 2021 08:21 AM
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