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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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Industry
54 Veterinary Students Awarded Financial Scholarships
The monetary awards will help students support their educational and professional goals.
November 19, 2020 11:55 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Give yourself adequate time to create your succession plan by starting now, not later, says Rena Striegel, Transition Point Business Advisors.
Industry
Are You Ready To Pass Your Farm To The Next Generation?
Consider these four tips to jump-start your succession planning process.
November 19, 2020 11:54 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
To grow hemp, you need a trusted seed supplier.
Industry
Find Trusted Partners To Help You Succeed With Hemp. Here’s One Way.
Real farmers are sharing how they succeed with this new crop.
November 19, 2020 11:54 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
A state revolving fund (SRF) is a funding source available to some farmers that originates with federal, state and other capital and then issues loans to borrowers. As loans are repaid with interest, the underlying fund grows, and these increased funds are used to issue more loans. Thus, these funds “revolve.” States can also issue bonds in order to contribute to the SRF.
Ag Policy
Need Conservation Dollars? Call Your State Ag Commissioner.
Your state department of agriculture might have just the answer—and resources—you need.
November 19, 2020 11:53 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Replacing windshield wipers is a good investment in your safety.
Industry
7 Ways To Ready Your Truck Or Car For Winter
These tips will get you on the road to a safer season.
November 19, 2020 11:52 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
The dismal ag economy has burned through many farmers' and livestock producers' financial ability to persevere.
Industry
Farm Bankruptcy Filings Are 24% Over Year-Ago Levels
The dismal ag economy has burned through many farmers’ and livestock producers’ financial ability to persevere and keep their operations afloat.
November 19, 2020 11:52 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Beijing says it supports domestic companies purchasing a certain amount of U.S. farm produce.
Ag Policy
China To Suspend Tariff Hikes On Pork And Soybeans
Beijing says it supports domestic companies purchasing a certain amount of U.S. farm produce.
November 19, 2020 11:51 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
More than 125 pork producers will converge on Washington, D.C., for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) biannual legislative action fly-in this week.
Industry
‘Ratify USMCA, Protect U.S. From Foreign Disease’
More than 125 pork producers head to Washington, D.C. this week to lobby Congress on industry issues.
November 19, 2020 11:51 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
About 20 rural hospitals are seeing a surge in cases now, and their in-patient beds are full.
Rural Communities See Surge In COVID-19 Cases
Three trends are currently underway in the countryside.
November 19, 2020 09:06 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
The RFS is a key concern for many farmers going into the 2020 election.
Ag Policy
Clovis: Don’t let RFS Issue Prevent a Vote for Trump
Trump’s efforts on behalf of farmers is clear and warrants their support this November, says Sam Clovis, a member of the organization and also a former White House ag advisor and advisor to President Trump.
November 18, 2020 09:42 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
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