Russ Quinn

Most retail fertilizer prices continued to be higher in the second week of May 2022 compared to a month ago. Two fertilizers, however, were slightly lower in price this week.

Wildfires have burned thousands of acres in Nebraska this spring, destroying anything in their path. Farmers and ranchers both have distinct challenges as this growing season begins. Crop producers face soil loss because of less...

Retail fertilizer prices for the first week of May 2022 continue to show a majority remain higher. Seven of the eight major fertilizers were more expensive compared to the first week of April 2022.

As farmers are busy planting this spring, farm equipment will be present on rural roads and highways. Motorists need to pay attention to farm machinery and give the equipment plenty of room to operate.

I have worked at DTN for 25 years as of May 5. We look back at my time at the company and how Russ' Vintage Iron came to be.

Most retail fertilizer prices continued to be higher the fourth week of April 2022 compared to last month. Two fertilizers (urea and UAN28), however, were slightly lower in price. MAP is now at an all-time high price in our DTN data...

Retail fertilizer prices for the third week of April 2022 show all fertilizers are once again higher. However, only two fertilizers, MAP and UAN32, are significantly higher compared to last month.

Forage producers face two giant hurdles as the growing season begins. Drought conditions are present on much of the Plains from the Canadian border south through Texas. And producers lucky enough not to be in drought areas...

Retail fertilizer prices for the second week of April 2022 continue to show all products higher compared to last month. While all fertilizers are higher, only three are up a considerable amount.

Retail fertilizer prices for the second week of April 2022 continue to show all products higher compared to last month. While all fertilizers are higher, only three are up a considerable amount.

There are fewer drought concerns in the Northern Plains this spring compared to a year earlier, but cow-calf producers should still consider their options if dry conditions limit the amount of grass available to them. Several...

Retail fertilizer prices for the first week of April 2022 continue to show considerably higher levels. Five of the eight major fertilizers are at all-time highs, while MAP and potash prices are knocking on the door.

A spring snowstorm is forecast early next week, stretching from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes region. Heavy snow and strong winds could be seen, potentially putting livestock in danger in these areas, especially during...

Earlier this week, 100 members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to take action against record-high fertilizer prices. Rising nutrient prices are squeezing the profitability of farmers and could cause food...

At the 2022 Silage for Beef Conference, speakers discussed using small grains for silage. There are many options for using small grains, but proper management will go a long way to assure both yield and forage quality are adequate.

Retail fertilizer prices were pushing higher the last week of March 2022. DAP is showing the largest price increase and is at an all-time record high in the DTN data set.

Retail fertilizer prices were pushing higher the last week of March 2022. DAP is showing the largest price increase and is at an all-time record high in the DTN data set.

A birthday party in a friend's dad's farm shop led to an interesting discovery: a vintage De Laval portable milking machine from the 1920s. This small engine allowed dairy farmers to milk cows, separate cream and even run light in...

DAP and urea prices jumped significantly compared to last month, with the former setting a new record high price while the latter continues to press into uncharted price territory.

A winter with very little snow, which led to drought conditions, combined with high winds makes for an ideal environment for wildfires to burn. One fire burnt a little too close to home for DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn.

Research from University of Minnesota Extension indicates the best timing of phosphorus fertilizer application could vary for corn and soybean producers. Soybeans seem to respond better to fall applications, while corn seems to...

The average retail prices of nitrogen fertilizers are at all-time highs for DTN's 13-year-old database; MAP nears prices last seen in 2008.

The average retail prices of DAP and 10-34-0 increased 5% over the past month, according to a DTN survey of retailers.

The average retail prices of DAP and 10-34-0 increased 5% over the past month, according to a DTN survey of retailers.

According to a recent report from the University of Illinois Extension, people with private wells should have their wells inspected and water tested annually to ensure the water is safe to drink. Spring is a good time to have these...

Several ag groups want the Biden administration and the Canadian government to avert a possible Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway labor strike and to lift a U.S.-Canada border COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers moving grain and...

After a week in which half of the retail fertilizer prices were lower, prices for most fertilizers moved higher the first week of March 2022.

Manure research from the University of Minnesota Extension shows there can be great nutrient differences and availability in the different forms of manure. Differences also range from liquid to solid forms of manure.

The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine will put more pressure on the global fertilizer market. Both supply issues and higher prices are possible with several Black Sea region countries being large producers of various...

For the first time in more than a year, average retail fertilizer prices were evenly mixed the last full week of February with prices for four fertilizers slightly higher and four slightly lower.

Proper nutrition at pre-weaning, post-weaning and in the breeding season are important in the development of bulls. Shortages in nutrition can lead to physical and reproductive problems.

With prompting from the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Attorney General Thomas Miller announced Thursday his office will look into skyrocketing fertilizer prices to determine if these price hikes are just basic supply and...

Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were up the second full week of February 2022 compared to the previous month, with 10-34-0 up 5%. Only the price of urea was down slightly from last month.

Livestock producers with irrigation systems can produce productive forage stands. These pastures can feature cool-season or warm-season grass species and can be perennial or annual stands. As with all pastures, proper...