Russ Quinn

DTN's Russ Quinn takes a tour through a vintage milking house.

As retail fertilizer prices continue to steadily march higher, fewer farmers say they plan to pre-price their fall fertilizer needs.

Plentiful moisture in the Southern Plains so far this fall has improved the prospects for winter wheat grazing. However, there are a few things producers should consider before turning their cattle loose on wheat fields.

Retail fertilizer prices continue their slow march higher, with urea prices increasing 6% from last month, which widened the spread between anhydrous prices when it comes to per-pound costs of...

An important consideration with feeding soybeans is the protein the feed contains and how it is utilized by the animal.

Retail fertilizer prices continue to trend higher the fourth week of September 2018. University of Illinois ag economist Gary Schnitkey said the price trend could end a five-year streak of...

More farmers plan to put soybeans in bins this fall amid a record harvest and ongoing trade dispute with China, the world's largest soybean buyer. While some practices apply to storing all grains correctly, there are certain...

A higher percentage of farmers may be more familiar with corn in on-farm storage compared to soybeans. While some practices apply to storing all grains correctly, there are certain differences that could present a learning curve...

Retail fertilizer prices continue to move higher, with the average urea price up 6% from the same time last month.

The average retail price of all eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN moved higher this week, with urea prices jumping significantly.

After turning lower last week, most fertilizer prices reversed course, although the price increases were minor.

Vintage photos provide snapshot of farm life -- and machinery -- from days gone by.

It might be tiny, but soybean gall midge is causing some mighty big problems in some regions of the country.

It's time to decide whether fertilizer should be applied now or delayed until spring.

Retail prices for five of the eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN declined compared to the previous month, but most are still higher than last year.

The retail price of four major fertilizers moved higher compared to last week, while four fertilizer prices moved lower. Overall price movements continue to be muted.

Irrigating crops in August can help finish crop development, but deciding how much extra water is needed can be tricky.

It's time to decide whether fertilizer should be applied now or delayed until spring.

The price of four major retail fertilizers declined in the second week of August, bucking the trend of steady-to-higher prices that's been in place for several months.

When it comes to balancing proper grazing management and preserving wildlife, there is no one size that fits all.

Ranchers willing to graze multiple species of livestock -- usually cattle and sheep and or goats -- can see a financial advantage as well as improved range and pasture conditions. However, the grazing system requires more...

While most fertilizer prices maintain a slow, steady march higher, some are beginning to show signs of weakening.

John Deere marks milestone of acquisition that produced the Waterloo Boy.

Average retail fertilizer prices continued mostly higher the last week of July 2018.

For many Missouri cattle producers, a drought this summer has limited the amount of forage that is available to their herds. The dry conditions have forced some into feeding hay already and has many cattle producers scrambling...

A reader shares memories of tractor accessories from the past.

Retail fertilizer prices refused to budge in the last week of July and farmers are beginning to reassess their purchasing strategies.

Fertilizer prices continue their slow and steady march higher as retailers begin to release prices for fall applications.