Russ Quinn

The downside to record high cattle prices is that cattle producers' animals are now becoming targets for modern day cattle rustlers. While hanging a rope from a tall oak tree might seem to be a good solution to the problem, there...

Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month, while the price of one fertilizer, anhydrous, was down slightly. This was the first time in 12 weeks that prices for all eight...

As a higher-than-average number of wildfires are already being seen in the U.S. and the Canadian Prairies, landowners should take steps now to reduce the risk for wildfires on their property. University of Missouri Extension gives...

Once again, all eight of the major fertilizers were higher compared to last month. Three fertilizers (urea, UAN28 and UAN32) had a sizable price increase from a month ago, for the second consecutive week. DTN designates a...

Once again all eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive compared to last month. Three fertilizers (urea, UAN28 and UAN32) had a large price increase looking back to last month. DTN designates a significant move as...

While nothing can prevent some breakdowns in the field, pre-season hay equipment maintenance will help the haying season go smoother. The University of Missouri Extension has some tips for hay producers as they prepare their...

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were more expensive compared to last month. Two fertilizers (UAN28 and UAN32) had a substantial price increase looking back to last month. DTN designates a significant move as...

Harry Ferguson was an innovative icon of the tractor manufacturing business in the first part of the 1900s. His three-point system changed how these machines were used, allowing the tractor and implement (mainly a plow at that...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive than last month during the last full week of April 2025. Two fertilizers, UAN28 and UAN32, had a substantial price increase from last month. DTN designates a significant move as...

Cattle producers in northern California are seeing losses from the expanding and protected gray wolf population. The costs of these predators were not known until a recent study from the University of California-Davis. The...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive compared to last month. Three fertilizers (UAN32, UAN28 and potash) had a sizeable price increase looking back to last month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5...

As warmer temperatures return to the Midwest, so do alfalfa weevils. The pests feast on alfalfa plants in the early spring and, if not treated, tonnage and quality can be reduced significantly. There are several insecticide...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive again compared to last month during the first week of April 2025. One fertilizer, UAN32, had a sizeable price increase, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were higher than last month during the last week of March 2025. One fertilizer, UAN32, had a sizeable price increase, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

This month on Russ' Vintage Iron, we look back at some vintage manure spreaders. New Idea, International, Hampton and Kelly Ryan are some of the names of the past which helped farmers turn animal waste into valuable fertilizer for...

Minnesota farmers are seeing spring conditions in March which may allow some fertilizer applications to occur. University of Minnesota Extension specialists recommend growers consider early season fertilizer management practices...

Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were higher than last month during the third week of March 2025. UAN32 saw a sizeable price increase, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers were up from last month during the second week of March 2025. But for the first time in seven weeks, no fertilizer saw a sizeable price change, which DTN designates as...

A new study from UC Davis found feed ingredient, Rumin8, designed to reduce methane emissions in cattle production, decreases methane in cattle by 95.2%. In addition, the product has no impact on animal production or rumen...

All eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive looking back a month. Only one fertilizer, UAN28, had a sizeable increase in prices compared to last month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

Predators prey on livestock, causing millions of dollars in losses annually. Coyotes, dogs and even migrating birds can all be predators, especially to young livestock. There are several non-lethal control methods to keep livestock...

For the first time in this recent move higher, all eight of the major fertilizers were more expensive looking back a month. Two fertilizers (urea and UAN28) were considerably higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5...

A strong winter storm is moving through parts of the country this week, bringing rain, snow and even blizzard conditions to some areas. Newborn calves in this weather could be susceptible to hypothermia. Here are some practices...

After my column last month about strange named, little-known tractor manufacturers, I did receive an interesting email about a tractor from a famous 1960s TV sitcom. Was Hoyt Clagwell a real tractor manufacturer? Read on for the...

Not knowing how much a bale weighs could cost a buyer both money and tons of hay. If it's not possible to weigh the bales, there is a way to estimate how much a bale weighs, according to one forage extension specialist.

Retail fertilizer prices for the third week of February 2025 continue to be mostly higher. Seven of the eight major fertilizers were more expensive looking back a month, while one was slightly lower. Three fertilizers (urea, UAN32...