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Retail fertilizer prices press upward this week, with urea, MAP and anhydrous prices increasing significantly. MAP is now 29% more expensive than last year, with a North Dakota retailer telling DTN it's due to tight supplies after...

Beef cattle producers should consider several issues before purchasing hay. Determining the nutrient levels of the hay and knowing the nutrient needs of your livestock are a couple major considerations.

Retail prices for six of the eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN climbed this week, with MAP once again leading the pack upwards.

Managing stored grain properly can keep grain in good condition and prevent an infestation of pests. It is worthwhile to know the different types of insects that could damage stored grain and the options for marketing infested...

Prices for six of the eight major fertilizers were higher the first week of January 2021 compared to the prior month. Four were up a significant amount, which DTN designates as 5% or more.

Retail fertilizer prices showed big increases compared to last month, with anhydrous prices rising 10%, one of the sharpest upward swings tracked by DTN in recent years. The price of MAP and...

There are many factors that can affect what a cow-calf producer can afford to pay for replacement heifers. Here are the four main factors to consider.

DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn compiled a list of what he considers to be the all-time top 10 best series of tractors.

Anhydrous fertilizer continues to lead other nutrients higher.

The prices of all eight major retail fertilizers tracked by DTN increased again this week; MAP, potash and anhydrous showed the strongest gains.

No. 10 in DTN's yearly countdown of the top ag news stories looks at how people were forced to shift to remote learning and working in spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retail fertilizer prices increased all around this week for the first time in many months. While MAP and potash lead the way higher, all prices seem to have gotten a boost amid early harvest progress and expectations that farmers...

Both Canada and the U.S. need investments in their aging transportations systems. Billions of dollars could be at stake with agriculture being one of the industries affected by delays in shipping products.

Cow/calf producers should not forget about proper bull management during the winter months. Bulls contribute half of the genetics to a cowherd and bulls need to be in tiptop shape before the breeding season begins.

The potash short-term market outlook could see new capacity coming online in 2021, which could push the global market into an unbalanced situation in the coming years. In addition, the market also faces several challenges, including...

Much like the nitrogen outlook, rising crop prices are improving farm economics and making phosphorus fertilizer more affordable. Unlike nitrogen, the world phosphorus supply-and-demand situation is a bit unbalanced in 2020 with...

DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn compiled a list of what he considers to be the all-time top 10 best series of tractors.

Average retail prices for all fertilizers except UAN32 moved slightly higher the fourth week of November 2020.

While the COVID-19 pandemic did affect the global fertilizer market earlier this year, fertilizer is now considered more affordable because of several factors.

Average retail prices were slightly lower for five fertilizers and slightly higher for three fertilizers the third week of November 2020.

Retail fertilizer prices continue mixed with DAP and MAP showing the strongest price changes, increases of $9/ton and $11/ton, respectively.

Competition from e-commerce moves supply chain into an age of transition.

Livestock producers can extend the grazing season by utilizing alfalfa stands into fall and winter, which can lower winter feed costs. Much care, however, must be done to protect ruminant animals from bloat as well as lasting...

Today, Vintage Iron looks at some stories sent in by readers.