Russ Quinn

Several years of lower forage production have limited supply and caused hay prices to skyrocket in recent years. Increased moisture in 2024 has boosted Midwestern forage production dramatically in the first half of the growing...

Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers continued to move lower in the third week of July 2024. The price of the remaining fertilizer was unchanged. For the first time in...

A photo of one man's request on a simple laminated sign at the 2024 National Red Power Show in Spencer, Iowa, last month has spread like wildfire on social media. A South Dakota farmer is on a...

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers continued to be lower than last month in the second week of July 2024. Prices for two fertilizers, anhydrous and UAN32, saw significant...

Average retail prices for all eight fertilizers continued to move lower during the first week of July 2024, with the prices of two fertilizers, anhydrous and urea, down significantly.

Average retail prices for all eight fertilizers were lower in the fourth week of June 2024. Prices for two fertilizers, anhydrous and urea, were down significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Keeping water sources in good shape in pastures is an important consideration for livestock producers. Good-quality water sources will keep grazing cattle in good condition and avoid some disease concerns. Proper pond management...

Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were lower than last month during the third week of June 2024, and the price for the eighth was unchanged. Three fertilizers, anhydrous, urea and UAN32, saw...

Extremely wet field conditions this spring have corn producers wondering how much of their nitrogen fertilizer is still present. Some are considering making supplemental applications. Nutrient management specialists urge farmers to...

Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were lower than last month during the second week of June 2024. Both anhydrous and urea prices fell significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Farmers work in various weather conditions year-round. When working in high temperatures, certain safety rules need to be observed. Failure to follow these suggestions could lead to heat stress and heat stroke.

Average retail prices for all but one fertilizer were down from last month in the first week of June 2024. For the first time in a month, no fertilizer price moved significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

For those of us with fair skin, spending much time in the sun is just not in the cards. This is not a good thing for those who spend as much time outside as farmers do. Luckily, there are various sunshades which will keep you...

Most average retail fertilizer prices continued to be down the fourth week of May 2024 with prices for seven fertilizers lower and the price of just one nutrient slightly higher compared to a month prior. Two fertilizers had a...

The sign-up period for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will run from June 3-28, according to a USDA news release. Grassland CRP is a voluntary working lands conservation program enabling participants to conserve...

Needlestick injuries are common in animal agriculture. While often these injuries are ignored, some injuries can lead to workers being severely injured or killed depending on what the animals are being injected with. One expert said...

Fertilizer prices are mostly lower with six products less expensive and two nutrients slightly higher compared to a month prior. The only fertilizer with a significant move in either direction was urea. The nitrogen fertilizer was 5...

USDA announced another round of grants through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, awarding $83 million to companies in 12 states. This program provides grants to independent business owners to help them modernize...

For the second week in a row, most fertilizer prices were lower than the previous month. The only fertilizer with a significant move in either direction was urea. The nitrogen fertilizer was 5% lower compared to last month with an...

After the tornado outbreak in the Midwest this spring, the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) announced earlier this week it will double its Propane Incentive Program for those farmers affected by the tornadoes...

Fertilizer prices were somewhat mixed with five fertilizers lower while three nutrients were slightly higher compared to a month prior. The only fertilizer with a significant move in either direction was urea. The nitrogen fertilizer...

For producers who graze cattle, there is nothing like the beginning of the grazing season -- lush green grass after a long winter. However, certain management practices should be completed before cattle are turned out to graze.

Proper timing of pasture turnout is critical for optimal forage production. Grazing too early will reduce plant vigor (growth) and lower total forage production. Increased disease, insect and weed infestations are possible negative...

Average retail prices for six of the eight major fertilizers were slightly higher the last week of April 2024 compared to last month. Two fertilizers, potash and anhydrous, were slightly lower in price. No fertilizer saw a significant...

Those of us raised with aunts, uncles and cousins who lived nearby almost felt we had multiple sets of parents and siblings. My dad farmed with his brother for my entire childhood. I have an endless supply of memories of both him...

With less drought showing up from Texas north through the Dakotas, the forage outlook is positive with the possibility of more production than in recent dry growing seasons. There are some dry areas and expanding drought could...

Seven of the eight major fertilizers are priced higher compared to last month. One fertilizer, potash, was slightly lower in price. None of the eight major fertilizers were up a significant amount...