Russ Quinn

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were more expensive compared to last month. Two fertilizers (UAN28 and UAN32) had a substantial price increase looking back to last month...

Harry Ferguson was an innovative icon of the tractor manufacturing business in the first part of the 1900s. His three-point system changed how these machines were used, allowing the tractor and implement (mainly a plow at that...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive than last month during the last full week of April 2025. Two fertilizers, UAN28 and UAN32, had a substantial price increase from last month. DTN designates a significant move as...

Cattle producers in northern California are seeing losses from the expanding and protected gray wolf population. The costs of these predators were not known until a recent study from the University of California-Davis. The...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive compared to last month. Three fertilizers (UAN32, UAN28 and potash) had a sizeable price increase looking back to last month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5...

As warmer temperatures return to the Midwest, so do alfalfa weevils. The pests feast on alfalfa plants in the early spring and, if not treated, tonnage and quality can be reduced significantly. There are several insecticide...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive again compared to last month during the first week of April 2025. One fertilizer, UAN32, had a sizeable price increase, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were higher than last month during the last week of March 2025. One fertilizer, UAN32, had a sizeable price increase, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

This month on Russ' Vintage Iron, we look back at some vintage manure spreaders. New Idea, International, Hampton and Kelly Ryan are some of the names of the past which helped farmers turn animal waste into valuable fertilizer for...

Minnesota farmers are seeing spring conditions in March which may allow some fertilizer applications to occur. University of Minnesota Extension specialists recommend growers consider early season fertilizer management practices...

Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were higher than last month during the third week of March 2025. UAN32 saw a sizeable price increase, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were up from last month during the second week of March 2025. But for the first time in seven weeks, no fertilizer saw a sizeable price change, which DTN designates as...

A new study from UC Davis found feed ingredient, Rumin8, designed to reduce methane emissions in cattle production, decreases methane in cattle by 95.2%. In addition, the product has no impact on animal production or rumen...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive looking back a month. Only one fertilizer, UAN28, had a sizeable increase in prices compared to last month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

Predators prey on livestock, causing millions of dollars in losses annually. Coyotes, dogs and even migrating birds can all be predators, especially to young livestock. There are several non-lethal control methods to keep livestock...

For the first time in this recent move higher, all eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive looking back a month. Two fertilizers (urea and UAN28) were considerably higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5...

A strong winter storm is moving through parts of the country this week, bringing rain, snow and even blizzard conditions to some areas. Newborn calves in this weather could be susceptible to hypothermia. Here are some practices...

After my column last month about strange named, little-known tractor manufacturers, I did receive an interesting email about a tractor from a famous 1960s TV sitcom. Was Hoyt Clagwell a real tractor manufacturer? Read on for the...

Not knowing how much a bale weighs could cost a buyer both money and tons of hay. If it's not possible to weigh the bales, there is a way to estimate how much a bale weighs, according to one forage extension specialist.

Retail fertilizer prices for the third week of February 2025 continue to be mostly higher. Seven of the eight major fertilizers were more expensive looking back a month, while one was slightly...

Retail fertilizer prices for the second week of February 2025 were mostly higher. Six of the eight major fertilizers were higher looking back a month, while one was slightly lower and one unchanged. Three fertilizers (urea, UAN32...

Among the most common rural crime is theft. Farmers can have machinery, vehicles, tools, fuel and even livestock stolen from their farms and fields. Farm Bureau Financial Services offers producers eight ways to improve their farm...

Among the most common rural crime is theft. Farmers can have machinery, vehicles, tools, fuel and even livestock stolen from their farms and fields. Farm Bureau Financial Services offers producers eight ways to improve their farm...

Average retail prices for six of the eight major fertilizers were up from last month during the first week of February 2025, with the price of two fertilizers -- urea and UAN32 -- up significantly. Prices for the remaining two...

Researchers from the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) are seeking direct input from farmers in three Northern Plains states on how they decide to seek help for...

Most average retail fertilizer prices were up from the previous month during the fourth week of January 2025, with the price of urea and UAN32 up significantly. Meanwhile, potash prices, which have been down considerably from a...

For livestock producers, the cost of feed is a significant portion of input costs. While hay prices are considerably less expensive than a year ago, feed costs remain an important factor. Utilizing hay feeders that will reduce hay...