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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President Donald Trump continues to enjoy strong support among farmers.

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Trump Approval Among Farmers Rises to 79%

President Donald Trump continues to enjoy strong support among farmers.

November 16, 2020 11:33 PM

Rhonda Brooks

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Farmer Support For Trump Holds Strong And Steady

President Donald Trump remains in U.S. farmers’ good graces, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse survey.

November 16, 2020 11:20 PM

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The Hammer Falls

Chinese tariffs deliver financial blows to America’s heartland and President Donald Trump’s base

November 16, 2020 11:19 PM

Rhonda Brooks

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Make Your Voice Heard with the 2017 Census of Agriculture

Sometime in December U.S. farmers will receive forms from the USDA, asking them to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. This national census is conducted every five years by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

November 16, 2020 11:19 PM

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Do you think the U.S. should withdraw from NAFTA?

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NAFTA Talks Continue

Time will tell the fate of the trade agreement

November 16, 2020 11:18 PM

Rhonda Brooks

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Perdue Recommends Greg Ibach and Bill Northey for USDA Positions

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue gave his official nod to Greg Ibach and Bill Northey, recommending them for positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “These two nominees will bring experience and integrity to USDA the moment they walk in the door,” Perdue said in a prepared statement. Ibach was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and Northey for the position of Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Greg Ibach serves as the Nebraska Director of Agriculture, while Northey is the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. The two candidates must be approved by the U.S. Senate in order to step into the USDA positions. Perdue said he looks forward to “their speedy passage through the committee and floor votes” and urged the Senate to “act on other nominees awaiting approval as well.”

November 16, 2020 11:18 PM

Rhonda Brooks

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Third Round of NAFTA Talks Goes to Canada

The first two discussions between representatives from the U.S., Canada and Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) yielded little to no resolution on major issues that affect agriculture. Now, the renegotiation talks head north to Ottawa next week, Sept. 23-27.

November 16, 2020 11:18 PM

Rhonda Brooks

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Consumers Want to Know You Share the Same Concerns

Michele Payn’s perspective is that people relate to food on an emotional level and not based on science and years of accumulated data. The importance of building connections with consumers—your neighbors next door--can’t be overstated by members of the agricultural community.

November 16, 2020 11:18 PM

Rhonda Brooks

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Alabama Farm Boy Takes Over as Forest Service Chief

Today, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that Tony Tooke will become the new Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Tooke, who grew up on a 200-acre farm outside Detroit, Ala., has been with the Forest Service since he was 18.

November 16, 2020 11:18 PM

Rhonda Brooks

President Trumps 'Ups the Ante" by suggesting the U.S. should increase tariffs against China if a deal isn't reached soon.

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Farmer Support For Trump Holds Strong And Steady

President Donald Trump remains in U.S. farmers’ good graces, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse survey.

November 16, 2020 11:16 PM

Rhonda Brooks