
While there are many benefits to growing up on a farm, youth are often injured and killed on farms while helping work or even just being a kid.
Less than three months after former President Donald Trump left the White House, the race to succeed him atop the Republican Party is already...
Federal data show domestic ethanol inventories continued lower for a third straight week, down to a 21-week low as blending demand reached its...
There are no legal restrictions on incentives employers can offer to encourage their workers to get vaccinated. DTN's HR Coach offers tips on...
While there are many benefits to growing up on a farm, youth are often injured and killed on farms while helping work or even just being a kid.
Despite the best plans, sometimes accidents still occur. A North Dakota family shares what happened to one of their employees.
Average retail prices for anhydrous, UAN28 and UAN32 increased 10% to 11% the first week of April, while the price of the other five fertilizers tracked by DTN increased by less significant amounts.
DTN Reporter Russ Quinn shares one reader's snow story.
Anhydrous ammonia is the least expensive form of nitrogen fertilizer but is also one of the most dangerous chemicals used in agriculture. Here are some safety tips on how to handle it.
Retail fertilizer prices continued to rise in the past week, but some inputs are slowing their rate of climb.
Planning out how to graze during a drought is an important consideration. Having access to less grass should be expected, and producers need to be flexible and use different grazing methods and alterative forages in case rain...
One practice helps the herd and protects future forage supplies.
Prices of UAN28 and anhydrous are now at the highest level since 2015 as the nitrogen fertilizers move into the driver's seat of the months-long price rally.
Livestock producers need to keep safety in mind when handling their animals. Proper equipment and facilities are necessary when working with livestock, as well as understanding how to handle livestock in a low-stress manner.
A ruling issued Thursday by the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms that phosphate fertilizer imports have undercut U.S. phosphate producers. As a result, countervailing duties from 9% to 47% will be issued for both Russian...
Prices for all eight of the major fertilizers tracked by DTN increased significantly this week. MAP, 10-34-0 and UAN 32 topped the charts with prices increasing by 12% from last month.
DTN Reporter Russ Quinn continues to ponder how people pushed snow in the past, as well as shares one reader's own snow story.
Alfalfa producers need to keep a close eye on insect pests and diseases during the growing season, as these can rob yield and lower the quality of the forage. Scouting and management practices are important steps to preventing...
Prices of all eight major fertilizers increased significantly again this week, with countervailing duties on phosphorus fertilizers and nitrogen demand for the upcoming growing season driving the surge.
With more people relying on the internet in the COVID-19 pandemic, rural broadband is even more important for those who live and operate businesses in rural areas. Different technologies and partnerships will need to be used to...
Retail fertilizers continue their upward march with prices for all eight gaining between 7% and 22% from the month prior. Experts say shutdowns related to last week's deep freeze could tighten supplies.
Cover crops offer many positive soil health benefits, but cold climate farmers should use proper management to keep phosphorus from reaching water sources.
The U.S. Department of Commerce ruled phosphorus imports are unfairly subsidized on Wednesday. The U.S. International Trade Commission is also investigating, which could lead to countervailing duties for five years on roughly $1...
DTN Reporter Russ Quinn is pushing snow this winter with equipment his family has used for generations.
Prices for all eight of the major fertilizers tracked by DTN shot significantly higher this week, with urea, DAP, MAP and UAN28 gaining 10% or more.
Hog producers are used to battling PRRS but a new strain (1-4-4) of the virus threatens both sows and piglets. Higher mortality rates in a short period of time have been seen in herds with the virus. Good biosecurity practices...
Five of the eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN saw price gains of 5% or greater this week, DTN's threshold of significance.
Grain entrapment can injure or kill those working with stored grain. Larger bins with more flowing grain create higher risk, especially if the grain is out of condition. Here are some safety...
Beef cattle producers should consider several issues before purchasing hay. Determining the nutrient levels of the hay and knowing the nutrient needs of your livestock are a couple major considerations.
Retail prices for six of the eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN climbed this week, with MAP once again leading the pack upwards.
Managing stored grain properly can keep grain in good condition and prevent an infestation of pests. It is worthwhile to know the different types of insects that could damage stored grain and the options for marketing infested...