Russ Quinn

Average retail prices for six of the eight major fertilizers were slightly higher the last week of April 2024 compared to last month. Two fertilizers, potash and anhydrous, were slightly lower in...

Those of us raised with aunts, uncles and cousins who lived nearby almost felt we had multiple sets of parents and siblings. My dad farmed with his brother for my entire childhood. I have an endless supply of memories of both him...

With less drought showing up from Texas north through the Dakotas, the forage outlook is positive with the possibility of more production than in recent dry growing seasons. There are some dry areas and expanding drought could...

Seven of the eight major fertilizers are priced higher compared to last month. One fertilizer, potash, was slightly lower in price. None of the eight major fertilizers were up a significant amount from a month ago.

For the fourth consecutive week, average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month, though none were up significantly.

A derecho crossed several states in the Midwest in 2020 causing billions of dollars of damage, including to grain bins. Research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) might lead to new bin designs that might allow grain...

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers are higher compared to last month. This marks the third straight week prices for all fertilizers were up. However, only one fertilizer, UAN32, was significantly more expensive.

Different management practices are needed when developing replacement heifers. Producers should know, understand, and use the body condition score (BCS). Additionally, producers should think about the economic efficiency of...

Prices for all eight major fertilizers are higher compared to last month. This marks the second consecutive week all fertilizers were more expensive. One fertilizer, UAN28, was significantly more expensive than a month ago.

In the Corn Belt, crop residues are an important source of feed for grazing livestock. New data from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln show residue from high-yielding corn is changing, slightly. The corn residue has less biomass...

All eight major fertilizers are higher compared to last month. This marks the second time recently this has happened. Two fertilizers (urea, UAN28) were significantly more expensive looking back...

OMAHA (DTN) -- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday will influence the economy of the region but could also affect farmers' bottom line. The Port of Baltimore is significant for agricultural...

Retail fertilizer prices are mostly higher with seven of the eight major fertilizers now more expensive compared to last month. Two fertilizers -- urea and UAN28 -- were significantly more expensive compared to a month ago.

Proper heifer management will ensure they are in the herd for a long time. Breeding first-calf heifers as early as possible, proper nutrition and early weaning are all important.

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher than last month in the second week of March 2024. One fertilizer was significantly more expensive: Urea was up 7% from last month with an average price of $566 per...

A photo of an owner's manual of long-gone farm equipment on X, formerly known as Twitter, caught my eye the other day. This led me to search for manuals we might have in an old cabinet in our shed. What vintage iron discoveries...

Retail fertilizer prices are mostly higher with seven of the eight major fertilizers now more expensive compared to last month. One fertilizer was significantly more expensive looking back a month. Urea was 7% higher compared to...

With mild weather across much of the Corn Belt this winter, farmers are considering their fertilizer options this spring with more time for fieldwork. Drier field conditions could lead to less fertilizer loss. Extension specialists want...

Average retail prices for six of the eight major fertilizers were up slightly from last month while prices for the remaining two fertilizers were down slightly. This was the sixth week in a row of...

Heifers reach maturity at different times, much like people do. Cow-calf producers should complete a pre-breeding heifer evaluation, according to extension specialists. This can help determine...

Average retail fertilizer prices were mostly higher for the second week in a row with prices for six of the eight major fertilizers now up from a month ago and prices for the remaining two fertilizers down slightly. For the fifth...

Two federal safety agencies issued a safety advisory recently stating anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks manufactured by American Welding and Tank (AWT) of Fremont, Ohio, have the possibility of catastrophic failure. The advisory...

More farmers and farmworkers continue to be injured or killed in grain bins, according to the 2022 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities report by Purdue University Extension. Basic safety...

Most average retail fertilizer prices rose in the third week of February 2024, with prices for five of the eight major fertilizers higher than last month and prices for the remaining three fertilizers lower. For the fourth week in...

When you are a lover of vintage iron, the thought of old tractors is never far from your mind. Since it is Valentine's Day and the color most associated with the day is red, it is only fitting that a couple stories about red...

Average retail fertilizer prices were mixed during the second week of February 2024, with prices for four of the eight major fertilizers down slightly and prices for the other four up slightly from last month. This broke a streak...

Those who use chain saws should always be aware of the safety rules. Personal protection equipment is one method. Safety experts also suggest keeping first-aid kits near.