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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
USDA is continuing its rollout of aid to segments of the agriculture industry impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Health
Researchers Hope To ‘Predict and Prevent’ Future Pandemics
Ohio State University scientists are looking for SARS-CoV-2 in animals and the environment.
February 10, 2021 10:30 AM
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Weather
‘Dangerous Cold’ Weather Conditions Are Here And Ahead
The Northern Plains will stay dry and cold, and the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley will be hit with a parade of snow events over the next two weeks.
February 08, 2021 04:23 PM
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Ag Barometer in January
Farmland
Ag Barometer: Farmers Are Optimistic About Crop Prices, Farmland, COVID Vaccine
The barometer drifted lower in January to a reading of 167. Even so, it shows areas of farmer optimism about making capital improvement investments and the outlook for farmland values.
February 03, 2021 03:19 PM
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Tom Vilsack
Politics
Agri-Talk: Vilsack Highlights 8 Priorities For USDA
The incoming agriculture secretary outlines issues he says need to be addressed or that would constitute “historic work.”
February 01, 2021 04:39 PM
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Scott Wine, CEO of CNH Industrial said in the announcement: “Precision agriculture and autonomy are critical components of our strategy to help our agricultural customers reach the next level of productivity and to unlock the true potential of their operations.” 
Farm Journal Test Plots
High-Speed Planting Keeps Promise
But downforce pressure and ground contact are keys to fully capitalize on benefits.
January 27, 2021 05:21 PM
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Farmer sentiment improved in December.
Farmland
Ag Barometer: Farmers Are Making Capital Investments, Expect Farmland Prices To Increase
Farmer sentiment about the ag economy and their personal financial well-being ticked upward in December, thanks to improved commodity prices.
January 08, 2021 09:03 AM
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Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist
Corn
Ferrie: Consider Yield Maps as Highly Valued Game Tapes to Review
Information from end-of-season yield map meetings can give you the insights you need to make valuable adjustments to your 2021 cropping plans and improve your growing season and yield outcomes.
January 05, 2021 11:03 AM
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USDA predicts 89 million soybean acres in 2021. Some analysts believe that number could go even higher.
Planting
2021 Soybean Outlook: Low Carryover, Higher Price Boost Acreage Projections
USDA predicts 89 million soybean acres in 2021. Some analysts believe that number could go even higher.
December 22, 2020 04:31 PM
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Ken Ferrie
Crop Production
Ferrie: Plan For A Normal Crop In 2021; Don’t Let A Drought Threat Drive Your Decisions
Plan for a normal crop, hope for the biggest crop of your career and then mitigate the risk of a drought or crop failure.
December 22, 2020 10:45 AM
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“Good records help validate what you say you’re doing on your farm.” ~Ken McCarty
Conservation
Facts Connect Farmers with Consumers
Learn how your farm can profit from transparency.
December 21, 2020 01:43 PM
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