Rhonda-Brooks.jpg

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
Ahead of the Curve
Manufacturers are bringing new soybean trait systems to the market to help farmers combat weeds and boost yields.
November 15, 2020 12:16 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
The Fungicide Factor
Conventional wisdom says fungicide use in corn during a drought makes little to no sense. Some plant health experts and farmers believe otherwise.
November 15, 2020 12:16 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
Satisfied With Soybeans
Farmers anticipated to plant up to 2.5 million more soybean acres than in 2012.
November 15, 2020 12:15 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
Boost Plant Populations to Reach that 300-Bushel Goal
After last summer, a lot of farmers are asking David Thompson whether they should stick with the same corn plant populations in 2013.
November 15, 2020 12:15 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
Fungicides Can Protect Corn Health, Even in Drought
Fungicides aren’t able to save corn plants on the brink of death, but they can prevent and control diseases and improve corn plant health.
November 15, 2020 12:15 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
pC14 Beware of Rootless Corn
Crop Production
Beware of Rootless Corn
This year, plan for prevention to reduce rootless corn syndrome, or floppy corn.
November 15, 2020 12:15 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
Knock Out Tough Weeds with Multi-Punch Plan
Farmers who use several strategic control strategies will put the hurt on weeds and see payoffs both in crop yield and cleaner fields this season.
November 15, 2020 12:15 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
Crop Production
Hedge Your Corn Crop against Drought
Conventional wisdom says lowering your corn plant populations will help boost yields if dry weather conditions prevail in 2013. That may or may not be a good strategy.
November 15, 2020 12:15 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
p12 Early Bird Gets the Seed
Crop Production
Early Bird Gets the Seed
Some corn producers will face challenges in the coming weeks when selecting hybrids for next year.
November 15, 2020 12:15 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
pC12 Earthworms to the Rescue
Crop Production
Earthworms to the Rescue
Study shows earthworms “can have significant impacts on soil properties and processes through their feeding, casting and burrowing activity.
November 15, 2020 12:14 PM
 · 
Rhonda Brooks
Load More