Russ Quinn

Prices of all eight major fertilizers were higher in the first full week of May 2026 compared to a month earlier. However, only one fertilizer was significantly higher, which DTN designates as...

CNH recently donated two methane-powered New Holland tractors to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The tractors will be used at the university's Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead for...

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were up from the previous month during the fourth full week of April 2026. Prices for three fertilizers were again up significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more...

All eight major fertilizer prices were higher for the third full week of April 2026 compared to a month earlier. Six fertilizers were again significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. In a bit of...

A book about Harry S. Truman contained some interesting information about wartime rationing during World War II. Rationing led to "black markets" for the various items being rationed, including farm equipment. An interesting family...

All eight major fertilizers were higher for the second week of April 2026 compared to a month earlier. Six fertilizers were significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Four fertilizers saw double-digit...

New research from Cornell University indicates the nutrients in animal and human waste could reduce U.S. farmers reliance on synthetic fertilizer use. This waste could meet 102% of nitrogen and 50% of phosphorus needs for U.S...

For the third week in a row, five fertilizers were significantly more expensive compared to a month ago. Four of the five rose by double digits for the first full week of April 2026.

With both fertilizer and diesel fuel prices on the rise due to the military conflict in the Middle East, U.S. farmers are facing even higher input costs with spring fieldwork beginning. A new American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF...

U.S. corn farmers face growing concerns about rising fertilizer costs and availability, according to a new survey released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) on April 8. Many producers worry about the high costs and...

All eight major fertilizers were higher for the last week of March 2026 from a month ago. For the second week in a row, five fertilizers were significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Four of the...

During a recent webinar, the issue of countervailing duties on phosphorus fertilizer and the effects on American farmers was discussed in great depth. An earlier Texas A&M showed countervailing duties increased phosphorus...

All eight major fertilizers were higher than a month ago for the fourth week of March 2026. Five fertilizers were significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Four of the five fertilizers saw...

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...

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...

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...

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...