Russ Quinn

A majority of retail fertilizer prices are again lower after being mostly higher last week. Two fertilizers lead the way lower. Anhydrous was 15% less expensive than last month with an average price of $791/ton. Urea was 6% lower...

Those who love vintage iron look forward to the beginning of summer, as it marks the start of small-town parades, tractor shows and antique tractor pulls. June is when many small-town celebrations take place, and parades are...

For the first time in roughly six months, most retail fertilizer prices are higher compared to last month. Five of the eight major fertilizers are now more expensive compared to last month. One fertilizer, urea, showed a significant...

A new building on the campus of the University of Kentucky will be the new home of USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU). The facility will be completed by 2026 and will allow for...

Most retail fertilizer prices continue to move lower. Five of the eight major fertilizers are now less expensive compared to last month. Only one fertilizer, anhydrous, showed a significant decline. The nitrogen fertilizer is 10% lower...

With spring, this usually brings severe storms which often leads to some type of storm clean up. Mostly likely chainsaws are needed to clear branches or entire trees after the storm has passed. Chainsaw operators need to...

Retail fertilizer prices are moving in opposite directions. Half the fertilizer prices are higher, led by urea, which was 6% more expensive compared to last month with an average price of $664 per ton. The other half are lower, led...

Alberta wildfires continue to burn in several locations across the province, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The various wildfires have burnt just over 1 million acres so far this year. Officials warned...

Forage producers in the High Plains are seeing plenty of barriers at the beginning of the growing season. These challenges include continuing drought and high populations of pests. While some areas have seen a return of more...

Retail fertilizer prices are mixed for the first full week of May 2023. Five of the eight major fertilizers were lower with the remaining three slightly higher. Anhydrous led fertilizers lower, down 8% from last month with an average...

Most retail fertilizer prices continued to be lower than in the previous month during the fourth week of April 2023. Seven of the eight major fertilizers were slightly lower in price with the remaining one slightly higher. Anhydrous...

High hay prices, dwindling forage supplies and high nitrogen prices have combined to give Nebraska livestock producers a lot to consider when applying nitrogen fertilizer to smooth bromegrass pastures. University of...

Pennsylvania farmer Lucas Criswell's first tractor, a 1974 Case 1370, which he traded in 1998, popped up in different places a couple times over the years. The last time led to a big chance for the next generation of the Criswell...

Most retail fertilizer prices continued to be lower than a month ago during the third week of April 2023. Six of the eight major fertilizers were slightly lower with the remaining two slightly higher. Anhydrous, meanwhile, dropped...

Wild weather caused much grief to center pivot manufacturers in the 2022 growing season. Other issues, including supply chain challenges and getting enough labor on crews to repair and replace irrigation equipment, also slowed the...

All eight major fertilizers were less expensive compared to last month with only one fertilizer down a substantial amount. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way lower once again was anhydrous.

How much forage was produced last season is the main factor in hay prices right now. Those regions with good production have considerably lower prices with more supply. However, areas which saw production reduced by drought...

Seven of the eight major fertilizers were lower compared to last month with only one fertilizer less expensive by a considerable amount. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way lower once again...

A new report from the American Gas Association (AGA) details how much U.S. agriculture is dependent on natural gas. In addition, several subsectors such as food processing, agrochemicals, grains and livestock production have a...

Prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were lower in the fourth full week of March 2023 compared to the previous month. However, only one fertilizer, anhydrous, was down considerably.

Prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were lower compared to last month with prices for four fertilizers down a considerable amount. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way lower once...

FFA students always look forward to Drive Your Tractor to School Day each year. While it usually takes place on a cold morning, many students drive their family's tractor to school to promote agriculture. In many small towns, the...

FFA students always look forward to Drive Your Tractor to School Day each year. While it usually takes place on a cold morning, many students drive their family's tractor to school to promote agriculture. In many small towns, the...

All eight of the major fertilizers were lower compared to last month with five fertilizers down a considerable amount. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way lower once again was anhydrous, UAN28...

This month's edition of Russ' Vintage Iron features two Farmall stories from readers. These come after Case-New Holland (CNH) announced various activities planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the now-famous Farmall name.

All eight of the major fertilizers were lower compared to last month with five fertilizers down a sizable amount. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way lower were anhydrous, UAN28 and UAN32.

The 2019 bomb cyclone weather event caused billions of dollars in damages across five Midwestern states. Severe flooding destroyed bridges, roads and stranded both people and livestock. DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn looks back...