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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.

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Pork Week Pig
Industry
Swine Veterinarian Weighs-In On PRRS, Biosecurity Efforts by Pork Industry
Brandi Burton, DVM, Suidae Health and Production, Algona, Iowa, shared her thoughts with AgriTalk host Chip Flory on the pork industry’s progress in addressing several issues.
June 09, 2021 01:35 PM
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In his statements last week, Rep. Austin Scott said that he is prepared to work in a bipartisan manner to improve upon current programs and find new solutions to climate issues. “However, I will not support an extreme climate agenda that fails to consider that rural Americans will have to shoulder the burden of these staff proposals,” he said.
Ag Policy
Carbon Goal Will Create Undue Hardships For Farmers, Congressman Says
Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) said he will not support an extreme climate agenda that fails to consider that rural Americans will have to shoulder the burden of it.
March 17, 2021 02:11 PM
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USDA is continuing its rollout of aid to segments of the agriculture industry impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Industry
Researchers Hope To ‘Predict and Prevent’ Future Pandemics
Ohio State University scientists are looking for SARS-CoV-2 in animals and the environment.
February 10, 2021 10:30 AM
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Opinion
If Dolly Can Do It, So Can I
The country star does a lot of good out in the world, and so can we. Sometimes it’s as simple as making a loved one some biscuits and sausage gravy.
December 15, 2020 05:35 PM
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If realized, 2020 would deliver the highest net farm income the U.S. agriculture sector has seen since 2013.
Industry
USDA-ERS Predicts $119.6 Billion Net Farm Income For 2020 – The Highest Since 2013
The report says total crop receipts are expected to increase $6.5 billion from 2019 levels. Total animal product receipts are expected to decrease $9.7 billion.
December 03, 2020 03:28 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
The organization has moved thousands of potatoes from the farm to people who need them.
Industry
New FarmLink Project Helps Farmers Get Food To Hungry People
The organization partners with farmers and other members of the agricultural community to move food from the farm level to food banks and distribution centers around the U.S.
November 19, 2020 11:57 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
One hundred countries around the globe are concerned about the overuse of antibiotics.
Industry
7 Alternatives To Antibiotic Use Identified By Researchers
A new report,“Beyond Antibiotics: The Future of Animal Health Alternatives,” identifies alternatives that could help support the animal health industry and producers, while reducing antibiotic use.
November 19, 2020 11:57 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Since the start of the outbreak, 323 VSV-affected premises have been identified.
Hog Production
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Confirmed In 8 States
VSV usually runs its course in five to seven days, and it can take up to an additional seven days for the infected animal to recover from the symptoms. There are no approved vaccines for it.
November 19, 2020 11:57 PM
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The outlook continues to be for hot and dry conditions.
Industry
High Heat And Wild Weather Rule The Week
The outlook continues to be for hot and dry conditions.
November 19, 2020 11:56 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Staff at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory assemble sampling kits for physicians' use.
Industry
Veterinarians Distribute Sampling Kits To Help Fight COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved the materials.
November 19, 2020 11:55 PM
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