Russ Quinn

Retail fertilizer prices continue to be mostly higher compared to last month. Seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher than last month while the remaining one was slightly lower. None of these nutrients had a sizable price...

Livestock producers need to review their winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri livestock specialist Eric Meusch. November is a good time to complete this task before winter feeding begins.

Retail fertilizer prices continue to be mostly higher compared to last month. Six of the eight major fertilizers were higher, while two were slightly lower. None of these nutrients had a sizable price increase or decrease. DTN...

Most average retail fertilizer prices continued to be higher than last month during the second week of November 2024, according to data collected by DTN. Prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher than last...

Researchers at the University of Illinois are studying how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve livestock grazing. Advancements in grazing management could help producers become more efficient while improving both animal...

Most retail fertilizer prices continue to be higher compared to last month. Prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher with the price of the eighth slightly lower. None of these nutrients had a sizable price move...

Last month in the Russ' Vintage Iron column, I discussed how many tractors farmers own and operate. I even did a three-day X poll to see what farmers had to say. This month, the column features an emailed story from a reader...

A new grant will allow researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) to study the environmental impacts of cattle. The $5 million grant will measure greenhouse gas emissions from grazing cattle. Three locations across...

Retail fertilizer prices are mostly higher compared to last month. Six of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month while the remaining two were lower. None of these...

Many diesel engines on the farm today operate on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Owners should understand how DEF works, how to handle and store the product on the farm properly. Failure to do so could result in lower DEF quality.

USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced on Wednesday that USDA is awarding $120 million to six Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) projects. The projects are in Arkansas, California, Illinois, South Dakota...

For the second straight week, retail fertilizer prices are mixed. The prices for five of the eight major fertilizers were higher than last month, while the remaining three were lower. No price saw a significant move in either...

Seven of the eight major fertilizers had lower prices compared to last month. While prices for seven fertilizers were lower, none were down significantly. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

Earlier this week, it appeared the Tampa area would take a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. The area is home to several phosphorus production facilities which supply the fertilizer industry. The Category 3 hurricane came ashore...

Last month's Russ' Vintage Iron column focused on a Nebraska farm family with 51 International tractors. That got me thinking: How many tractors do farmers really own? I know a few farmers with just a couple tractors, but I also...

Average retail prices for two fertilizers were down significantly from last month in the last week of September 2024. Potash was down 8% compared to last month, while 10-34-0 was 7% less expensive. DTN designates a significant...

Hurricane Milton is threatening to make landfall on Wednesday in the Tampa, Florida area. East of Tampa is home to many phosphorus production plants. According to one fertilizer analyst, this is bad news for phosphorus fertilizer...

Despite being small compared to the rest of the Midwest, North Dakota's swine industry has opportunities for future expansion. New North Dakota State University (NDSU) swine specialist Taw Scaff sees a promising future for the...

Two fertilizers had considerable price declines from last month. 10-34-0 was down 7% compared to last month, while potash was down 6%. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

A free online course aimed at being a resource for mental health issues in rural communities is now available for farm workers. This course reviews specific mental health challenges, including suicide, and provides information to...

Three fertilizers had sizeable prices declines for the second consecutive week. Potash and 10-34-0 were down 7% compared to last month while UAN32 was 6% less expensive from a month ago. DTN designates a significant move as...

A possible new vaccine, not yet commercially available, is being developed by University of Missouri researchers to protect cattle from the tick-borne cattle disease bovine anaplasmosis.

To keep both livestock and their handlers safe, certain safety practices should be observed when working with animals. Often accidents occur during everyday tasks such as feeding, handling, loading and transporting.

Several average retail fertilizer prices saw sizeable declines for the first time in eight weeks during the second week of September 2024. Potash was down 8% compared to last month, while both 10-34-0 and UAN32 were 7% less...

To keep both livestock and their handlers safe, certain safety practices should be observed when working with animals. Often accidents occur during everyday tasks such as feeding, handling, loading and transporting.

A recently published Rabobank semiannual fertilizer outlook states that fertilizer affordability is currently neutral for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer. However, this index could shift into the negative range toward the end of...

Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers continued to drop from last month in the first week of September 2024. This marks the seventh consecutive week no fertilizer prices showed a substantial move in...