Russ Quinn

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail prices for most fertilizers continued to be higher than last month during the second week of June 2025. But for the first time this spring, no fertilizer saw a significant price move in either direction, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Prices for seven fertilizers were up just slightly from last month. DAP had an average price of $805 per ton, MAP $832/ton, potash $474/ton, urea $656/ton, 10-34-0 $669/ton, UAN28 $418/ton and UAN32 $495/ton.

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

Livestock Producers Need to Watch Out for Toxic Poison Hemlock Plants 6/13/2025 | 2:19 PM CDT By  Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- As the name implies, poison hemlock is toxic to both animals and humans. The plant can pretty much grow anywhere, but is often found in pastures and hay fields, especially in areas that tend to be damp. How much livestock would have to eat to kill them is not clear cut.

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- DTN retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN continued to show the cost of most nutrients was higher than last month during the first week of June 2025. For the fourth week in a row, prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month. The price of only one fertilizer saw a significant move, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Leading the way higher once again was urea.

3 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

The system is activated by an animal's movements, like fitness trackers worn by humans. Sensors attached to the cow can send real-time data to the producer's phone. "We encourage livestock producers who are looking to enhance their grazing systems to attend this webinar and learn about virtual fence opportunities," said Chrisee Brandl, a University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist.

3 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail prices for major fertilizers continue to be mostly higher for the fourth week of May, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month for the third straight week. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way higher again was urea. The nitrogen fertilizer was 11% higher compared to last month with an average price of $662 per ton.