Russ Quinn

Researchers at Kansas State University have explored ways to improve growing pigs' diet to improve both feed efficiency and economic returns. The research is centered around soybean meal, a major protein source in swine diets. In addition, the study examined how it is best incorporated alongside synthetic amino acids.

Researchers at Kansas State University have explored ways to improve growing pigs' diet to improve both feed efficiency and economic returns. The research is centered around soybean meal, a major protein source in swine diets. In addition, the study examined how it is best incorporated alongside synthetic amino acids.

Fertilizer prices continued to be mixed during the third week of October 2025. Average retail prices for four of the eight major fertilizers were higher than last month, while prices for the other four were lower. Only one fertilizer, anhydrous, had a significant price move.

An upcoming land auction will feature 5,508 acres of productive farmland and recreational land in south-central South Dakota. The land will be sold in 20 tracts near Winner, South Dakota, on Nov. 19 in Winner. The land is in South Dakota's

Average retail fertilizer prices continued to be mixed for the second week of October 2025. Prices for four of the eight major fertilizers were up from last month, while prices for the other four were down. Three fertilizers had significant price moves -- two higher and one lower.

Retail fertilizer prices continued to be mixed for the first week of October 2025. Prices for four of the eight major fertilizers were up from last month while prices for the other four were down. Two fertilizers, anhydrous and DAP, had significant price increases.

Fertilizer prices continued mostly higher for the fourth week of September 2025. Five of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last month, while the other three were less expensive. Just one fertilizer, DAP, was considerably higher looking back a month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 6% or more.

Five of the eight major fertilizers were priced higher compared to last month for the third week of September 2025. Just one fertilizer, DAP, was considerably higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

Operators of both farm machinery and vehicles on rural roads need to pay attention while driving. Several different factors can influence safety on rural roads. Newer farm machinery has features to make it more noticeable to other drivers. Older machinery can be fitted with light kits to improve the ability to see them on the roads.

Fertilizer prices continued to be mixed for the second week of September 2025. Four of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last month while the other four were less expensive. One fertilizer, DAP, was considerably higher looking back a month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.