Russ Quinn

Omaha

Staff Reporter at The Progressive Farmer

DTN staff reporter focusing on fertilizer and equipment. Also an active eastern Nebraska farmer growing corn, soybeans, and beef cattle. Husband & dad of 3.

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Articles

Three Fertilizers Again Lead Prices Higher: UAN32, UAN28 and Urea

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- According to retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN for the last three days of April and first two days of May, nutrient costs continue to rise. Three fertilizers had an extensive price increase compared to the prior month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way higher was UAN32. The liquid nitrogen fertilizer saw an increase of 12% compared to last month and had an average price of $474/ton. UAN28 was 7% more expensive while urea was 6% higher.
University of Missouri Extension Offers Tips for Smooth Hay Baling Season

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

University of Missouri Extension Offers Tips for Smooth Hay Baling Season 5/1/2025 | 2:52 PM CDT By Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Forages are growing and hay producers are preparing for yet another hay harvesting season. Before the cutting, raking and baling begins, make sure your hay equipment is ready for the season.
UAN28, UAN32 lead major fertilizer prices increase

2 weeks ago | farmweeknow.com | Russ Quinn

Two fertilizers had a substantial price increase compared to the prior month. The average retail price of UAN28 was 6% higher compared to last month at $381 per ton. And UAN32 was 6% more expensive than last month with an average retail price of $449 per ton. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. The remaining six fertilizers had slightly higher prices. DAP had an average price of $784 per ton, MAP $821/ton, potash $468/ton, urea $579/ton, 10-34-0 $656/ton and anhydrous $781/ton.
UAN28, UAN32 Lead Major Fertilizer Prices Increase

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers continued to be higher than last month during the last full week of April 2025, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. Two fertilizers had a substantial price increase compared to the prior month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. The average retail price of UAN28 was 6% higher compared to last month at $381 per ton.
Harry Ferguson Ranks High as an Early Pioneer of Tractor Manufacturing

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

Harry Ferguson Ranks High as an Early Pioneer of Tractor Manufacturing 4/28/2025 | 2:04 PM CDT By Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- When I was a kid, one of my aunts and uncles lived about 10 miles south of where we lived. This was my dad's oldest sister and they lived on the home farm of my uncle's family. There were two houses on the place -- one was their house and the other one was my uncle's parents' house.
UAN32 Retail Price Up 9%, UAN28 Price Up 7% From Last Month

3 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers continued to be higher than last month during the last full week of April 2025, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. Two fertilizers had a sizable price increase from last month, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. The average retail price of UAN32 was 9% higher compared to last month at $448 per ton. And UAN28 was 7% more expensive than last month with an average retail price of $380 per ton.
UC Davis Study Looks at California Cattle Losses From Expanding Wolf Population

3 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

UC Davis Study Looks at California Cattle Losses From Expanding Wolf Population 4/22/2025 | 3:59 PM CDT By Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- A new study from the University of California-Davis (UC Davis) shows how much cattle producers in the state are seeing in losses from an expanding and protected gray wolf population.
Three Fertilizers Lead Prices Higher: UAN32, UAN28 and Potash

4 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- Retailers tracked by DTN for the second week of April 2025 continue to show fertilizer prices are increasing. Three fertilizers had a sizable price increase compared to the prior month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. UAN32 was 10% higher compared to last month. The nitrogen fertilizers average price was $439/ton. Both UAN28 and potash were 5% more expensive compared to the prior month. UAN28's average price was $373/ton while potash was $467/ton.
Scout, Treat Alfalfa for Destructive Alfalfa Weevils as the Weather Warms

1 month ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

Scout, Treat Alfalfa for Destructive Alfalfa Weevils as the Weather Warms 4/11/2025 | 10:06 AM CDT By Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Midwest alfalfa producers need to be scouting now for alfalfa weevils. Weekly scouting might not be enough as the weather warms and the pests may be beginning their destructive feeding. Every few days might be a better scouting period, according to experts.
UAN32 Continues to Lead Higher Prices for All 8 Fertilizers

1 month ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail prices for all eight fertilizers continued to be higher than last month during the first week of April 2025, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. Only one fertilizer saw a substantial price increase, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. The average retail price of UAN32 was $423 per ton, up $26 per ton, or 6%, from $397 during the first week of March. Prices for the remaining seven fertilizers were up just slightly from last month.