Russ Quinn is a Staff Reporter at DTN. With a strong background in agriculture and farming, he focuses on topics such as farm management, sustainable agriculture, and AgriTech, while also writing original articles like 'View From the Cab' and 'Russ' Vintage Iron.' He has been featured in The Progressive Farmer, FarmWeek Now, Agri America Marketing Inc, and DTN.
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Russ Quinn's articles primarily focus on agricultural and farming topics, with an emphasis on fertilizer prices and their impact. His coverage often cites data, indicating a preference for fact-based information.
If you're looking to reach out to Russ Quinn, providing insights backed by credible data would likely resonate well with him. Topics related to fertilizer pricing trends, agriculture market analysis or the impact of specific factors such as droughts on farming practices could be of interest.
Given his geographic focus in the United States, particularly Alabama and Birmingham, pitches should consider how local issues intersect with broader national or international trends in agriculture and livestock management.
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By: Russ Quinn
Proper mud management in feedyards is important to maintain cattle performance. Muddy conditions have a negative effect on feedlot cattle performance. Proper feedyard design and maintenance is vital in keeping muddy conditions limited.
The average retail price of urea was $672 per ton during the first week of October, up $14 per ton from $658 a month ago, according to data collected by DTN. The price of urea is now 12% higher than it was a year ago. (DTN chart)
By: Russ Quinn
Seven of the eight major fertilizers were more expensive than a month ago, with UAN32 posting the only significant increase. DTN considers a move of 5% or more to be significant.
By: Russ Quinn
A recent DTN survey showed a high percentage of agricultural producers are concerned about their profitability with record high diesel prices. Nearly 86% of respondents said diesel prices are affecting their profitability
By: Russ Quinn
A recent DTN survey showed a high percentage of agricultural producers are concerned about their profitability with record high diesel prices. Nearly 86% of respondents said diesel prices are affecting their profitability
For the third week in a row, seven of the eight major fertilizers are more expensive compared to the second week of September 2026. Three fertilizers (UAN32, UAN28 and anhydrous) had substantial price increases. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
The average retail price of UAN32 was $486 per ton during the second week of October, 6% more expensive than a month ago, according to data collected by DTN. UAN32 is now 4% higher than it was a year ago. (DTN chart)
Last month in the column, we discussed which tractors farmers utilize on their augers. For my own family's eastern Nebraska farming operation, it has always been my grandpa's last tractor, a 1957 John Deere 620. We had several farmers respond with their own favorite auger tractors they use at their own bin sites.
By: Russ Quinn
The average retail price of UAN28 was $447 per ton during the third week of October, up $24 per ton from a month ago, according to data collected by DTN. (DTN chart)
Average retail fertilizer prices were mixed for the first week of November 2026. Prices for five nutrients were slightly higher compared to last month, while prices for the remaining three were slightly lower. No fertilizer had a significant price move, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
