Out Standing in the Field

Out Standing in the Field is a podcast from the DeWitt, Macon & Piatt County University of Illinois Extension offices. Educator Doug Gucker covers seasonal agriculture issues specific to Central Illinois. Follow him on Twitter @SoilWaterDoug

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Commercial Ag Educator Doug Gucker discusses corn harvest conditions and offers some quick crop fertility cost-cutting tips.
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Corn harvest has begun in Central Illinois

Commercial Ag Educator Doug Gucker discusses corn harvest conditions and offers some quick crop fertility cost-cutting tips.

Early stages of corn harvest and an update on crop conditions

University of Illinois Extension Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker, discusses early stages of corn harvest and current crop conditions. Gucker also touches on a survey from the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers focusing on farmland rent lease trends, cash...

Corn Crown Rot is appearing in fields, is one of those fields yours?

Commercial Ag Educator Doug Gucker discusses his recent discovery of Corn Crown Rot in area fields and shares information on what to look for as well as some concerning declines in farmland value.

What August fields are telling us

University of Illinois Extension Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker, provides an update on crop conditions across east-central Illinois. Corn and soybean crops continue to look good overall. Gucker discusses crop development stages, current challenges in the fields, and reviews recent U of I...

Good crops, tough weeds, hot markets

Extension Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker provides a mid-July crop update including current corn and soybean conditions, weed management challenges, and emerging disease and insect issues. Gucker also discusses the grain market rallies and updates on ARC/PLC county payment estimates.

Weather, weeds, and market wins

Weathering Stress and the Season

Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker emphasizes the importance of mental health for farmers and producers in this episode, and provides multiple contact numbers for resources for individuals and families. Additionally, Gucker provides a crop report for East Central Illinois and discusses the...

Are Black Swans Circling over Illinois Farm Fields

University of Illinois Extension Agriculture Educator Doug Gucker discusses the financial outlook for farmers and strategies for surviving low-profit years.

Spring weather affecting crops, markets

Illinois Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks about the effects temperature has had on current crops, discusses the market, and a crop scouting competition for teens in this episode of Out Standing In the Field.

Long Range Price Forecast for Grains and more!

Doug Gucker discusses the USDA long-range price forecast for grains, corn production changes over the last 15 years, South America and the Ukraine production, and the Illinois Farm Economic Summit

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