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.

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Ag Policy

Senators Look To Rein-In Abuse Of Farm Payment System

Sens. Chuck Grassley and Sherrod Brown have introduced the Farm Program Integrity Act. It would create a cap of $250,000 in commodity support for a single farm operation and, potentially, some undesirable side effects.

August 03, 2023 06:43 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Hog Production

4 Things to Do When Your Kids Come Home to Farm

Matt and Lisa Moreland hoped at least one of their sons would return home to farm after college. What they didn’t anticipate? All three sons wanted to come back. Here are four things the family learned in the process.

July 20, 2023 01:56 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Education

Use Portability to Avoid a Potential Multi-Million Dollar Estate Mistake

If your spouse dies, look into filing Form 706 Federal Estate Tax Return with the IRS. Taking that step could help you protect farm assets so they pass to your heirs without estate taxes. The process isn’t automatic.

July 20, 2023 01:37 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Industry

3 Trends that Will Drive the Food System of the Future

The food system is being reimagined today and farmers can benefit by thinking about how to improve their ability to take advantage of opportunities in the process, says Rob Dongoski with Ernst and Young.

July 20, 2023 01:30 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Industry

Here’s 3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now

Paul Schadegg, with Farmers National Company, shares his perspective on agricultural real estate demand, the impact of interest rates on the market and the outlook for land values later this year.

July 06, 2023 08:39 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Wildfires put animals as well as people at risk.

Education

Poor Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke can put Livestock, Pets at Risk

Areas in the upper Midwest, Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic are being impacted. The American Veterinary Medical Association says to monitor animals as well as people and take precautions to keep everyone safe.

June 28, 2023 02:02 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Education

If You ‘Doctor’ Livestock, a New Rule Will Determine How or If You Can Buy Antibiotics

Drugs such as penicillin and some others routinely used to treat cattle, hogs and other food animals will be available only with a prescription from your veterinarian, starting June 12, 2023.

June 09, 2023 03:24 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Industry

3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now

Paul Schadegg, with Farmers National Company, shares his perspective on agricultural real estate demand, the impact of interest rates on the market and the outlook for land values later this year.

May 25, 2023 09:38 AM

Rhonda Brooks

Industry

Norbrook Announces Facility Expansion And Upgrades

The company has doubled the warehouse space available for its veterinary pharmaceutical products. The 1,000-plus temperature-controlled pallet spaces are maintained with a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system.

April 26, 2023 01:54 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Animal health products stored in a refrigerator.

Education

Don’t Assume That Old Refrigerator Is Good Enough To Store Vaccines

Household units and mini fridges are often unsuitable for maintaining veterinary products, according to a recent study by Emmanuel Rollin, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.

March 13, 2023 12:32 PM

Rhonda Brooks