Russ Quinn is a Staff Reporter at DTN. With a strong background in agriculture, Russ covers a range of topics including sustainable agriculture, farm management, and ranching, reflecting his deep-rooted connection to farming from his upbringing in Nebraska. He has been featured in notable publications such as The Progressive Farmer and FarmWeek Now, showcasing his expertise in the agricultural sector.
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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
Drought is present in varying degrees across North Dakota this growing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists recommend livestock producers consider using supplemental forage for their herds. In addition, annual forage can provide more feed for livestock producers who may be running short on their hay and forage crops.
The retail price for UAN32 has fallen 15% from last month to an average of $465/ton. (DTN chart)
Retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the second full week of July 2026. Six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with four nutrients marking considerable price declines. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
By: Russ Quinn
UAN32 led four fertilizers tracked by DTN with the largest of all price drops at 14% month-over-month. (DTN graphic)
By: Russ Quinn
Despite varying degrees of drought across North Dakota, DTN predicts the state's corn and soybean crops to produce at levels nearly identical to 2025.
By: Russ Quinn
Retail fertilizer prices are somewhat varied as the calendar changes over to August. Five of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with the remaining three nutrients slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
By: Russ Quinn
The 2026 Washington County (Nebraska) Fair was the final show for three buildings on the fairgrounds. Two were original, 107-year-old structures and are being replaced by one larger building set to be ready for the 2027 fair. However, memories of the old buildings will live on through several generations of families in the county.
For the fourth consecutive week, five of the eight major fertilizers are lower in price compared to last month with the remaining three nutrients slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
The average retail MAP price for the second week of August was slightly higher than last month at $960/ton. (DTN chart)
By: Russ Quinn
For the fifth consecutive week, prices for five of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month, with the remaining three nutrients being slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. UAN28 is the only nutrient with a significant price move compared to a month earlier.
