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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
Crop Production
New Weather Pattern Forecast for Fall
One weather expert expects Midwest farmers to see rain showers during the next couple of months.
November 15, 2020 12:59 PM
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Crop Production
Get a Strong Start to Your Soybean Harvest
Here are some timely tips farmers can put to use in their fields during harvest.
November 15, 2020 12:59 PM
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Crop Production
Illinois Farmer Expects Corn Yields to Top Out at Half of “Normal”
Erik Petry, Rochelle, Ill., says he anticipates corn yields of roughly 100 bu./acre this year.
November 15, 2020 12:59 PM
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Farmer Dion Oakes discusses what he calls "speed bumps" in hemp production that you want to avoid.
Crop Production
Want To Grow Hemp? Begin At The End.
There are seven important factors to consider.
November 15, 2020 12:31 PM
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Case officials say the goal of infusing AFS Connect with a Magnum tractor is to help improve farmers’ workflow, productivity and efficiency.
Crop Production
New Case IH Magnum Tractor Features 435 Peak HP
Added connectivity can help improve farmers’ productivity.
November 15, 2020 12:30 PM
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Syngenta hosted a contingency of farmers, scientists and industry officials last week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that capped the unveiling of its new Trait Conversion Accelerator facility near Nampa, Idaho.
Crop Production
Syngenta To Speed Up Corn Trait Development With $30 Million Facility
New corn traits will reach farmers faster.
November 15, 2020 12:30 PM
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Crop Production
Unlock The Door To Higher Corn & Soybean Yields
Farm Journal wants to help you address your agronomic management and technology use this season with its 2018 Yield Tour program.
November 15, 2020 12:30 PM
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Crop Production
For High Corn Yields, Consider How It Uses Nitrogen
For high yields, corn crops needs nitrogen throughout the growing season.
November 15, 2020 12:30 PM
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Crop Production
Scouts Take A “Muddy Boots Tour” In Indiana This Morning
It’s a wet and soggy morning in Indiana as crop scouts there get Day 2 of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour underway.
November 15, 2020 12:29 PM
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Crop Production
They Reduced Corn Seeding Costs 15% Using Management Zones
Being able to variable-rate plant corn by management zone has delivered a 15% reduction in annual seed corn costs.
November 15, 2020 12:29 PM
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