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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
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Machinery
Now Could Be A ‘Powerful Time’ to Buy Late-Model Used Machinery
Strategic purchasing and smart financing can help farmers navigate today’s equipment landscape while protecting their long-term cash flow, says one industry expert.
March 03, 2026 02:03 PM
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Crop Production
Could Strip Tillage Be Your Key To Lower Costs And Higher Yields?
Farmers detail how they navigated the strip-till learning curve and offer some tips you’ll want to know before making the move.
March 02, 2026 03:50 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Corn
When Weird Corn Ears Wreck the Bottom Line
Barbell, beer can and banana are descriptive names for abnormal ear shapes that show up every season and cause yield losses — problems growers could avoid more often by tuning into three factors researchers refer to as GEM.
March 01, 2026 07:00 AM
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Machinery
Case IH Debuts Its Nutri-Tiller 1000 Series For High-Precision Strip-Till
The new tool helps corn growers get optimum seed-to-soil contact, more efficient fertilizer use and full in-cab control of guidance technology.
February 27, 2026 01:20 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Soybeans
How A New Tool Will Redefine the Battle Against Soybean Cyst Nematode
By engineering protection directly into the seed, BASF expects its new transgenic trait to deliver protection and yield benefits for soybean farmers where traditional practices and products have fallen short.
February 25, 2026 07:10 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
Field
Machinery
John Deere Unveils New High-HP 8-Series Tractors Alongside Key Planter and Combine Updates
The 8R/8RX series delivers up to 540 HP for added power and maneuverability. New planter enhancements improve seed placement and emergence; combine and front-end updates drive greater efficiency through harvest.
February 24, 2026 06:35 PM
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Boots in the Field -- Ken Ferrie
Corn
Smart Strategies for Topdressing Dry Fertilizer
How you manage the mix in cornfields can determine whether the nitrogen feeds your crop or disappears into thin air.
February 23, 2026 02:10 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Crop Production
Unlocking New Farm Revenue: Bayer’s Newgold Targets The Biofuel Boom
The company says its high-oil, low-carbon intensity seed products will help growers develop additional income from existing acres.
February 20, 2026 02:36 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Corn
Is Your Nitrogen Program Leaving Bushels and ROI Behind?
Unlock higher corn yields and more profit potential by aligning N applications with peak uptake windows.
February 19, 2026 01:19 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
The U.S. EPA is still reviewing the dicamba federal label for 2022.
Soybeans
Know The Rules For Dicamba Use In Your State
While the EPA has set federal regulations for 2026 applications, some states are implementing tighter calendar deadlines and temperature cutoffs.
February 18, 2026 01:50 PM
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