Russ Quinn

Fertilizer prices tracked by DTN during the third week of March were evenly mixed.

The recent drop in oil prices may not be great news for the economy as a whole, but it does create an opportunity for farmers to purchase cheaper diesel fuel for the rapidly approaching spring planting season and beyond.

Combine the COVID-19 concerns with numerous agricultural stresses and many in ag might be feeling the weight of the current situation.

Combine the COVID-19 concerns with numerous agricultural stresses and many in ag might be feeling the weight of the current situation.

Following a year of multiple flooding events, farmers are hopeful that conditions in 2020 will be better for crops.

Retail fertilizer prices parted ways this week, with prices for half of the eight fertilizers tracked by DTN moving lower while the rest went higher.

If managed correctly, manure can safely replace commercial fertilizer while offering soil health benefits.

Retail fertilizer prices were mostly lower for the fourth week of February.

In this month's Vintage Iron, Robert Robinson of Parkhill, Ontario, Canada, shares the story of his 1956 International 300 tractor.

The price of five retail fertilizers tracked by DTN declined for the second week of February, while three showed increases.

Corn producers could be forced into "Plan B" or even "Plan C" when it comes to applying nitrogen fertilizers with wet weather keeping them from implementing their first plan.

Grain-quality issues from the 2019 growing season are challenging farmers as they check their bins and begin to move grain. Here are some ways to deal with the problems.

Retail prices for most fertilizers continued to move lower the first week of February 2020, but for the first time in quite some time, prices for three fertilizers were slightly higher compared...

Research shows a decrease in internal body temperature of cows that had access to shade under solar panels compared to cows without access.

Retail fertilizer prices remain on an overall lower path this week with five posting slightly lower prices, two posting slightly higher prices and DAP a full 6% lower than last month.

Attendees of a cow-calf short course in Atlantic, Iowa learned about calving assistance practices, using some hands-on -- and arms-in -- experience.

Cattle producers at a recent cow-calf course were told to know their limitations and when to call the veterinarian during calving time.

Average retail fertilizer prices continued to shift even lower the third week of January 2020. And, for the first time in quite some time, multiple fertilizers were significantly lower compared to last month.

There are ways to make forage supplies last longer or eliminate feed waste.

James Piotter of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, shares how his family used an International 1456 tractor on their farm.

Fertilizer prices are showing a downward trend, especially urea.

Retail urea prices dropped an average of 6% compared to last month, the largest price change of the eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN. It continues a long-running trend toward lower prices.

Weather challenges in recent years have caused hay prices to climb fairly high. Prices could climb even higher this spring as the supply starts to lessen, according to experts.

Average retail prices for all but one fertilizer were lower for the week including the last two days of 2019 and first few days of 2020. The starter fertilizer 10-34-0 had a minor price increase...

A strong rebound in global fertilizer demand is expected in 2020, led by more acres planted in the U.S. Despite that general trend, China is seeing its nutrient demand share falling.

Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were slightly lower again in the fourth week of December 2019.

Global fertilizer demand is increasing as the world's farmers attempt to feed an ever-increasing world population. Some areas of the world see increasing supplies, such as urea capacity in India, while other areas see fertilizer...

Numerous weather challenges have added undue stress to farmers in 2019, but there are actions one can take to help reduce stress in challenging times.