Russ Quinn

Retail fertilizer prices continue their slow march higher with DAP showing the largest gains compared to the prior month.

Livestock producers in the Northern Plains are facing a bleak grazing season this summer as severe drought has limited the growth of forages. Some areas might only see 25% of normal growth and others might not see any hay...

Retail prices for eight major fertilizers continue to increase, although at a slower pace than in recent months. On an annual basis, prices are 22% to 65% higher.

While the COVID-19 pandemic pushed demand for more local meat, consumers were changing how they purchased their meat. More wanted to know how the animal was raised and fed. This has led to increased business for small meat lockers.

While the retail prices of all eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN rose this week, the month-over-month increases have slowed from their pre-planting pace. UAN products once again show the...

With forages and feeds in short supply, cow-calf producers should develop a plan that considers removing cattle that are not helping the farm or ranch meet its goals.

Retail fertilizer prices continue to inch upwards, leaving the spring's sharp increases in the past. While the UAN fertilizers gained 4% from a month ago, the rest showed much smaller...

With forages and feeds in short supply, cow-calf producers should develop a plan that considers removing cattle that are not helping the farm or ranch meet its goals.

DTN Reporter Russ Quinn shares one reader's snow story.

The average retail price of all eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN were higher compared to last month, but only UAN28 and UAN32 had significant price increases.

A resin shortage due to pandemic issues and cold temperatures affecting Southern U.S. chemical plants in February are leading plastic manufacturers to see less raw material. This, in turn, could lead to a shortage of agricultural...

Retail fertilizer prices inched upward compared to last month, a potential sign that months of rapid increases have come to an end.

The results of a recent survey of cattle producers show most care for the environment with their various grazing and pasture and rangeland management practices. Producers also showed great...

The average retail prices of all eight major fertilizers increased this week, although none gained more than 5%, the level which DTN considers significant.

Thanks to scattered areas of drought and more moisture, the forage outlook depends on where the field is located. Much of the Northern Plains and Southern Plains have drought, while the...

While retail anhydrous prices hit $700 per ton this week, the month-over-month increase was 4%, the smallest since the beginning of February. The other seven fertilizers also had higher prices, but the increases were much smaller...

Average retail prices for anhydrous, UAN28 and UAN32 increased 10% to 11% the first week of April, while the price of the other five fertilizers tracked by DTN increased by less significant...

DTN Reporter Russ Quinn shares one reader's snow story.

Anhydrous ammonia is the least expensive form of nitrogen fertilizer but is also one of the most dangerous chemicals used in agriculture. Here are some safety tips on how to handle it.

Retail fertilizer prices continued to rise in the past week, but some inputs are slowing their rate of climb.

Planning out how to graze during a drought is an important consideration. Having access to less grass should be expected, and producers need to be flexible and use different grazing methods and alterative forages in case rain...

One practice helps the herd and protects future forage supplies.

Livestock producers need to keep safety in mind when handling their animals. Proper equipment and facilities are necessary when working with livestock, as well as understanding how to handle livestock in a low-stress manner.