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

Policy

Water Extremes Drive Farmer Decisions to Tile

Soils with seasonal highs can benefit greatly from being tiled.

November 16, 2020 11:06 PM

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Policy

Seed Industry Prepares for Patent Expirations

An accord will help ensure that post-patent products continue to meet global regulatory and stewardship obligations.

November 16, 2020 11:01 PM

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Policy

Where the Jobs Are

The ag industry needs more scientists.

November 16, 2020 10:56 PM

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Who gains control of the House and Senate will play out on Tuesday as Americans head to their local polling stations and vote.

Policy

Midterm Election Prediction Says House Is Up For Grabs

Who gains control of the House and Senate will play out on Tuesday as Americans head to their local polling stations and vote.

November 16, 2020 10:51 PM

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Soybeans

New Trait Repels Soybean Cyst Nematode

A new microbial-based seed trait is under development by Bayer CropScience. The trait represents one of several developments the company has under way to strengthen and expand its seeds business.

November 16, 2020 10:07 PM

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Soybeans

Bean Booster

Weather extremes at planting, such as too little or too much moisture, are a sign your soybean crop might benefit from a commercial inoculant.

November 16, 2020 10:07 PM

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Wheat

Win With Wheat

Glean more yield from your wheat crop with these small management changes.

November 16, 2020 09:31 PM

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Consider these four recommendations before you buy seed online.

Corn

Minnesota Farmer Saves 10% to 15% On Seed Corn By Buying Online

Consider these four recommendations before you buy seed online.

November 16, 2020 09:07 PM

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Corn

A Good Way to Evaluate Corn Hybrids

Between October and November 47% of farmers will make their corn hybrid purchase decisions for 2018. That makes this two-month period the No. 1 seed buying time of the year, according to our annual Farm Journal Seed and Planting Survey. During our 2017 survey, you said the three most important factors for buying a seed brand are, in this order: consistency of performance (39%); yield (31%) and retailer relationship (14%). You rank price—at a mere 5%—as the fourth- most important factor (based on 535 responses).

November 16, 2020 09:06 PM

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Corn

Looks Like a ‘Typical Year’ in South Dakota

On the western leg of the Farm Journal Midwest Crop Tour, scouts got started this morning with checking corn and soybean fields just outside Sioux Falls, S.D.

November 16, 2020 09:05 PM

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