Russ Quinn

Proper mud management in feedyards is important to maintain cattle performance. Muddy conditions have a negative effect on feedlot cattle performance. Proper feedyard design and maintenance is vital in keeping muddy conditions...

Seven of the eight major fertilizers are more expensive compared to the previous month. One fertilizer, UAN32, had a considerable price increase. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

While dependable tractors are important throughout the year, one particularly vital harvest job is running an auger. Charged with moving grain in a timely fashion, auger tractors are an important link in harvest activities. What is...

Two original livestock barns at Nebraska's Washington County Fair have come down after 107 years. For generations of 4-H families who showed animals there, they leave behind much more than weathered wood.

For the second week in a row, six of the eight major fertilizers are slightly higher compared to the previous month. Only one fertilizer, anhydrous, was notably more expensive. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

As farmers face soaring diesel costs heading into harvest, Nebraska, Alabama and Louisiana have moved to provide relief by temporarily allowing dyed farm diesel to be used in highway-registered vehicles without state penalties.

Six of the eight major fertilizers are slightly higher compared to the previous month. However, no fertilizers had a sizeable price move in either direction. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

For the third week in a row, six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with the remaining two nutrients being slightly higher. However, no fertilizer had a sizeable price move in either direction. DTN...

For the second week in a row, six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with the remaining two nutrients being slightly higher. Just one fertilizer, UAN28, led the way lower. DTN designates a significant...

Fertilizers appear to shift lower once again. Six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month, with the remaining two nutrients being slightly higher. Two fertilizers are leading the way to the downside. DTN...

Livestock producers in North Dakota are reporting that natural water sources are drying up this growing season, thanks to the continuing drought there. Producers might have to supplement water for their livestock. To avoid...

For the fifth consecutive week, prices for five of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month, with the remaining three nutrients being slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more...

For the fourth consecutive week, five of the eight major fertilizers are lower in price compared to last month with the remaining three nutrients slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

The 2026 Washington County (Nebraska) Fair was the final show for three buildings on the fairgrounds. Two were original, 107-year-old structures and are being replaced by one larger building set to be ready for the 2027 fair...

Retail fertilizer prices are somewhat varied as the calendar changes over to August. Five of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with the remaining three nutrients slightly higher. DTN designates a...

Despite varying degrees of drought across North Dakota, DTN predicts the state's corn and soybean crops to produce at levels nearly identical to 2025.

Retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the second full week of July 2026. Six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with four nutrients marking considerable price declines. DTN designates a...

Drought is present in varying degrees across North Dakota this growing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists recommend livestock producers consider using supplemental forage for their herds. In addition...

Most retail fertilizer prices are lower for the first full week of July 2026. Prices for six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with four nutrients having significant price declines, which DTN designates...