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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
Before You Sign on the Dotted Line
One of the overarching promises big data holds is its potential to boost crop yields, but you will need a technology partner. Consider these suggestions as you evaluate potential partners.
November 15, 2020 12:19 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Crop Production
Sensible Conservation
Financial health is typically measured in dollars and cents, but that’s not the only standard Bryan Boll uses to evaluate his farm’s well-being. Accruing nutrient-rich soil is just as vital to the future of his operation as hard currency.
November 15, 2020 12:18 PM
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Crop Production
Soybean Rust Outlook
Mother Nature can be your friend or foe. For a lot of farmers, she was the latter this past winter.
November 15, 2020 12:18 PM
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Crop Production
Nematode Tutorial
Syngenta Seed Care is launching an updated online training module to educate various audiences about corn nematodes and how to protect corn plants from these invisible but costly pests.
November 15, 2020 12:18 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
A New Way to Evaluate Seed for Your Farm
Scientists have determined the macro- and micro-nutrient levels in seed hybrids and varieties, which they say could improve yield outcomes and food nutritional values.
November 15, 2020 12:18 PM
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Crop Production
Monsanto Eyes Bump of 50 Bushels Per Acre
Farmers are accustomed to making incremental yield gains from year to year.
November 15, 2020 12:18 PM
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During the spring and fall seasons, wet weather can sometimes force farmers to apply manure at times when soil conditions are not ideal, increasing the risk of soil compaction.
Crop Production
Calibrate Spreaders to Improve Manure Applications
Poor distribution of manure on your field can result in uneven crop growth.
November 15, 2020 12:18 PM
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Crop Production
Dig Deep, Go Vertical
Remember how you were told as a kid to not judge a book by its cover? That same advice applies to evaluating vertical tillage.
November 15, 2020 12:17 PM
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Crop Production
Corn Hybrid Traits: Similar but Different
If you refer to Bt corn hybrid stacks and pyramids as if the terms are interchangeable, you aren’t alone. However, corn hybrid stacks and pyramids aren’t the same.
November 15, 2020 12:17 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
Beans Gone Bad
Move over waterhemp, ragweed, lambsquarters and all your weedy friends. There’s a new rabble-rouser in cornfields this season: volunteer soybeans.
November 15, 2020 12:17 PM
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