Russ Quinn

Federal investment brings high-speed internet to rural America, but the digital divide persists.

When most people think of the former retailer Montgomery Ward and Co., their famous catalogs are probably what comes to mind. Those of us of a certain age will remember drooling over the various items (okay, mainly just toys) in...

With rising fertilizer prices, many farmers wonder if they can cut back on their phosphorus and potash fertilizer applications. The short answer is yes if their soil test levels are near recommended levels, according to the...

Prices for six of the eight major fertilizers were higher for the third week of March 2026 compared to a month ago. Four fertilizers were significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. One fertilizer...

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher during the second week of March 2026. Prices for half of the fertilizers were up significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. The increases come in...

So, you bought some well-priced bulls at a bull sale and now they are home. Now what? An Extension specialist recommended some specific bull management strategies to best utilize the time after the bull sale and before they head...

Despite the U.S. and Israel-Iran conflict, retail fertilizer prices are varied -- for now. Five of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month while the remaining three were a bit less expensive. Only one nutrient...

Cattle producers feed hay to their herds in late winter, waiting for spring. With the prospect of green grass coming soon, some might want to turn cows out on pastures right away. One Extension specialist recommends letting the...

Retail fertilizer prices for the fourth week of February 2026 continued to move higher. Seven of the eight major fertilizers were more expensive compared to last month. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher by a considerable...

A recent post on a message board dedicated to old farm machinery lamented the "death" of the vintage farm machinery hobby. Some of the older machinery is not worth as much as it was years ago but many of the "newer...

While fertilizer imports into the U.S. were exempt from the various tariffs instituted in 2025, the tariffs appear to have influenced nutrient imports negatively in the second half of the year. In a webinar presented by The...

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher than last month for the second week in a row during the third week of February 2026. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher by a considerable amount, which DTN...

Rotational grazing has many advantages from improved pasture and soil health to increased producer profitability. Yet producer adaptation of the grazing system has been slow, mainly due to increased labor costs of moving cattle...

Retail fertilizer prices for the second week of February 2026 were higher compared to last month. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Although much of the focus in selection of female replacements in cow-calf production is on milk production, the milk delivery system (udder and teats) is equally important. The best time for producers to assess udder quality is at...

Retail fertilizer prices for the first week of February 2026 are evenly mixed. Four nutrients were slightly lower in price while the other four were slightly higher compared to last month. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher an...

Sale barns offer rural communities both a financial boost and help rural residents connect socially. This is the conclusion of a new report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Sale barns offer another group within...

Retail fertilizer prices were mixed for the fourth week of January 2026. Five nutrients were slightly lower in price while the other three were slightly higher compared to the previous month. No nutrients were lower or higher a...

In this month's edition of Russ' Vintage Iron, the author tells the story of a glass receiving jar from his grandparents' dairy farm. The jar is the last item left of their long-gone milking parlor from their dairy farm just outside...

For the second week in row, seven of the eight major fertilizers are lower in price for the third week of January 2026. No nutrients were lower or higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Seven of the eight major fertilizers are lower in price for the second week of January 2026. One fertilizer was slightly higher compared to last month. No nutrient prices were lower or higher by a considerable amount, which DTN...

Cow-calf producers are considering purchasing bulls this time of year and how much to spend on their bulls. Oklahoma State University (OSU) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension are aiding producers with different...

For the second week in a row, five of the eight major fertilizers were lower in price compared to last month while the remaining three were slightly more expensive. Two fertilizers had a significant price move, which DTN designates...

Recent beef cattle enterprise budgets show favorable financial conditions for producers, especially cow-calf producers. However, markets can quickly change, according to Jacob Hefley, MU...

Retail fertilizer prices were mixed for the last week of 2025. Prices for five of the eight major fertilizers were lower than last month, while prices for the remaining three fertilizers were slightly higher. Two fertilizers had a...

DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn shares why a column he wrote discussing the top 10 tractors he wants in his shed is his favorite story of 2025. His dream list included both specific machines as well as tractors admired from afar.