Shows
Out Standing in the FieldAre Black Swans Circling over Illinois Farm FieldsAgriculture Educator Doug Gucker discusses the financial outlook for farmers and strategies for surviving low-profit years.
2025-09-2907 min
We're Not FineHow Facing His Anxiety & OCD Ultimately Set News Anchor Bryan Piatt FreeIn this live recorded episode, Dr Talia and Doug have a chance to talk to the beloved former news anchor on KARE 11 Sunrise, Bryan Piatt. He started experiencing symptoms of Anxiety and OCD from an early age with no understanding of what was happening to him. The disparity between his perfect external presentation and his quiet internal suffering grew until he could take it no more. He chose to stop running and hiding from his mental illness, and instead integrated the diagnoses into his life, ultimately setting him free and starting him on a healing journey that turned into...
2024-06-041h 24
Out Standing in the FieldSpring weather affecting crops, marketsIllinois 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.
2021-05-1805 min
Out Standing in the FieldSpring weather affecting crops, marketsIllinois 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.
2021-05-1805 minOut Standing in the FieldOITF Episode 48Doug 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
2020-11-2307 min
Out Standing in the FieldLong 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
2020-11-2307 min
Out Standing in the FieldHealthy Meals in the FieldDoug Gucker talks with Registered Dietitian Caitlin Mellendorf about the importance of nutrition for farmers during harvest season. More information about Healthy Meals can be found in the Know How, Know More blog at go.illinois.edu/khkm read. For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2020-10-1307 min
Out Standing in the FieldHealthy Meals in the FieldDoug Gucker talks with Registered Dietitian Caitlin Mellendorf about the importance of nutrition for farmers during harvest season. More information about Healthy Meals can be found in the Know How, Know More blog at go.illinois.edu/khkm read. For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2020-10-1306 min
For The Life Of MeDoug Evans; Sprout Man and Spiritual Survivor!In this episode Julie sits down with her dear friend, the entrepreneur Doug Evans, having just exchanged gifts in an energetic shift designed to bring into communion their respective lands in the Mojave desert and the mountains of Malibu.
Doug’s extraordinary story runs through childhood delinquency into teenage enlistment before barreling out onto the streets of New York and, ultimately, into the worlds of design and business.
He talks of the preventable illnesses that ravaged his family, of his life-saving move into a wholefood, plant based lifestyle and of finding himself (minus his shorts!) fa...
2020-10-0500 min
Out Standing in the FieldFarmland Lease TrendsExtension Education Doug Gucker talks about farmland lease trends, variability in crop yields and ways to reduce stress.
2020-09-2405 minOut Standing in the FieldFarmland Lease TrendsExtension Education Doug Gucker talks about farmland lease trends, variability in crop yields and ways to reduce stress.
2020-09-2400 min
Out Standing in the FieldNavigating Markets in Uncertain TimesOver the past couple of weeks, stock and commodity agriculture markets have been struggling. We are currently in a flash recession, according to University of Illinois Agriculture Economists Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin. The good news is it should end relatively quickly.
FarmDoc Webinars
Sign up to stream live: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2099348534071817995
Watch after: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygb9o2FACqsAwhy8n9p61rCEAWk81WwG
Acres of Knowledge blog: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/acres-knowledge/2020-03-27-navigating-agricultural-markets-uncertain-times
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu...
2020-03-2606 min
Out Standing in the FieldNavigating Markets in Uncertain TimesOver the past couple of weeks, stock and commodity agriculture markets have been struggling. We are currently in a flash recession, according to University of Illinois Agriculture Economists Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin. The good news is it should end relatively quickly.
FarmDoc Webinars
Sign up to stream live: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2099348534071817995
Watch after: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygb9o2FACqsAwhy8n9p61rCEAWk81WwG
Acres of Knowledge blog: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/acres-knowledge/2020-03-27-navigating-agricultural-markets-uncertain-times
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu...
2020-03-2600 minOut Standing in the FieldSpring is Coming: Ready or Not, Here We GoExtension educator Doug Gucker returns to discuss Farm Program and Crop Insurance deadlines in March, grain storage issues after a wet fall and warm winter, new dicamba restrictions and more.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2020-02-2100 min
Out Standing in the FieldSpring is Coming: Ready or Not, Here We GoExtension educator Doug Gucker returns to discuss Farm Program and Crop Insurance deadlines in March, grain storage issues after a wet fall and warm winter, new dicamba restrictions and more.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2020-02-2104 min
Out Standing in the FieldWelcome to 2020: Programs and TrainingsExtension educator Doug Gucker returns to discuss sign-ups for farm commodity programs - ARC, PLC and MAL - available until March 15, Illinois' mandatory annual dicamba training and upcoming farm conferences and Extension webinars.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2020-01-1600 min
Out Standing in the FieldWelcome to 2020: Programs and TrainingsExtension educator Doug Gucker returns to discuss sign-ups for farm commodity programs - ARC, PLC and MAL - available until March 15, Illinois' mandatory annual dicamba training and upcoming farm conferences and Extension webinars.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2020-01-1607 min
Out Standing in the FieldNow & Then: Crop Conditions & Long-term PlanningIt's been an interesting year so far with weather and prices in ways most people in agriculture wish it wouldn't. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about crop conditions in Central Illinois, long-term planning, and the upcoming 2019 Farm Progress Show being hosted in Decatur.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-08-2000 min
Out Standing in the FieldNow & Then: Crop Conditions & Long-term PlanningIt's been an interesting year so far with weather and prices in ways most people in agriculture wish it wouldn't. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about crop conditions in Central Illinois, long-term planning, and the upcoming 2019 Farm Progress Show being hosted in Decatur.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-08-2006 min
Out Standing in the FieldA Tale of Two FieldsAfter a wet spring, Central Illinois weather is back at it again with dry fields down the road from standing water, spotty rain and insects on the move. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about crop conditions, upcoming field day events and the 2019 Farmer Progress Show being hosted in Decatur.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-07-1805 min
Out Standing in the FieldA Tale of Two FieldsAfter a wet spring, Central Illinois weather is back at it again with dry fields down the road from standing water, spotty rain and insects on the move. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about crop conditions, upcoming field day events and the 2019 Farmer Progress Show being hosted in Decatur.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-07-1800 min
Out Standing in the FieldTrack 24It's official. Central Illinois has had the wettest spring on record. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about what that's meant for planting, a market spike because of the delays and issues with black cutworms.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-05-2404 min
Out Standing in the FieldTrack 24It's official. Central Illinois has had the wettest spring on record. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about what that's meant for planting, a market spike because of the delays and issues with black cutworms.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-05-2400 min
Out Standing in the FieldWalk the Line: Expected Corn & Soy Returns for 2019Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about expected corn and soybean returns for Central Illinois, how that relates to federal safety net programs, the few remaining pesticide applicator trainings and finally, some good news about weather projections for March!
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-02-2806 min
Out Standing in the FieldWalk the Line: Expected Corn & Soy Returns for 2019Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about expected corn and soybean returns for Central Illinois, how that relates to federal safety net programs, the few remaining pesticide applicator trainings and finally, some good news about weather projections for March!
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-02-2800 min
Out Standing in the FieldStart Planning: 2019 Crop Budgets & Insurance CalculatorLocal Food Systems & Small Farms Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses the newly released crop budgets for the Midwest, the crop insurance calculate and upcoming Extension programs.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-02-0400 min
Out Standing in the FieldStart Planning: 2019 Crop Budgets & Insurance CalculatorLocal Food Systems & Small Farms Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses the newly released crop budgets for the Midwest, the crop insurance calculate and upcoming Extension programs.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug. Learn more about Extension at go.illinois.edu/dmp
2019-02-0407 min
Out Standing in the FieldGrain: The Good and the BadOne last podcast to end the year. Bad news - grain prices are expected to stay low over the next few years. Good new - organic grain production is showing it is more productive
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug
2018-12-2100 min
Out Standing in the FieldGrain: The Good and the BadOne last podcast to end the year. Bad news - grain prices are expected to stay low over the next few years. Good new - organic grain production is showing it is more productive
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug
2018-12-2107 min
Out Standing in the FieldNovember Report - Market prices to should you diversify?Local Food Systems & Small Farms Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses market prices, questions about diversifying and upcoming programs.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug
2018-11-1900 min
Out Standing in the FieldNovember Report - Market prices to should you diversify?Local Food Systems & Small Farms Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses market prices, questions about diversifying and upcoming programs.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug
2018-11-1906 min
Out Standing in the FieldCash Leases: Are You Doing Them Wrong?Now is the time of year to work out farmland lease renewals. But instead of a straight cash lease, why not try a flexible or hybrid lease?
Local Food Systems & Small Farms Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses leases, an upcoming Beef Research Field Day (goo.gl/hQVgFf) and crop prices.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug
2018-08-2000 min
Out Standing in the FieldCash Leases: Are You Doing Them Wrong?Now is the time of year to work out farmland lease renewals. But instead of a straight cash lease, why not try a flexible or hybrid lease?
Local Food Systems & Small Farms Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses leases, an upcoming Beef Research Field Day (goo.gl/hQVgFf) and crop prices.
For Central Illinois ag updates, follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterDoug
2018-08-2005 min
Out Standing in the FieldGoodness Gracious Great Growing SeasonThis season's heat and mostly consistent rain means the corn and soybean growing season is moving along in Central Illinois. Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses grain safety as lower prices likely mean longer storage as well as a Grazing Day program July 21 in Northern Illinois. Registration here: https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=18839.
You can follow Doug on Twitter at @soilwaterdoug or learn more about the Local Food Systems Small Farms program for DeWitt, Macon and Piatt counties at go.illinois.edu/dmp.
2018-07-1900 min
Out Standing in the FieldGoodness Gracious Great Growing SeasonThis season's heat and mostly consistent rain means the corn and soybean growing season is moving along in Central Illinois. Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses grain safety as lower prices likely mean longer storage as well as a Grazing Day program July 21 in Northern Illinois. Registration here: https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=18839.
You can follow Doug on Twitter at @soilwaterdoug or learn more about the Local Food Systems Small Farms program for DeWitt, Macon and Piatt counties at go.illinois.edu/dmp.
2018-07-1905 min
Out Standing in the FieldFeel the Heat - Crop ConditionsCentral Illinois farmers have been feeling the heat and crops have been suffering because of it. Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker has updates on field conditions for DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-06-1106 min
Out Standing in the FieldFeel the Heat - Crop ConditionsCentral Illinois farmers have been feeling the heat and crops have been suffering because of it. Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker has updates on field conditions for DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-06-1100 min
Out Standing in the FieldPlanting, Palmar Amaranth & Tick Tock It's Tick SeasonExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about how the spring planting seasonis going for corn and sobyeans in Central Illinois, dealing with Palmar Amaranth this season and a projected heavy tick season.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-05-1100 min
Out Standing in the FieldPlanting, Palmar Amaranth & Tick Tock It's Tick SeasonExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about how the spring planting seasonis going for corn and sobyeans in Central Illinois, dealing with Palmar Amaranth this season and a projected heavy tick season.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-05-1106 min
Out Standing in the FieldSpringtime Tariff BluesExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about how tariff talks with China and the European have Central Illinois farmers worried about what to plant, have a late spring will affect insects, nitrogen fertilizer prices and low soil temperatues.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-04-1205 min
Out Standing in the FieldSpringtime Tariff BluesExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about how tariff talks with China and the European have Central Illinois farmers worried about what to plant, have a late spring will affect insects, nitrogen fertilizer prices and low soil temperatues.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-04-1200 min
Out Standing in the FieldMarch - In Like a Lion, Out like Grain is RallyingExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about the looming crop insurance deadline and factors that might influence your choice, rallying grain prices and new regulations with Dicamba tolerant soybeans.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-03-0806 min
Out Standing in the FieldMarch - In Like a Lion, Out like Grain is RallyingExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about the looming crop insurance deadline and factors that might influence your choice, rallying grain prices and new regulations with Dicamba tolerant soybeans.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-03-0800 min
Out Standing in the Field2018 Grain Outlook & Effective Farm ManagersThis month Extension Educator Doug Gucker discusses current trends in marketing, how 2018 will treat grain farmers and skills resilient farm managers need.
And to wrap it all up Illinois Extension is back at it again with its Small Farms Winter Webinar Series starting in January. Details and classes here: goo.gl/sDSo7i.
We are also hosting Annies Project on March 6 with a focus on Know Your Numbers. Check out go.illinois.edu/dmp for more details soon.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-01-1006 min
Out Standing in the Field2018 Grain Outlook & Effective Farm ManagersThis month Extension Educator Doug Gucker discusses current trends in marketing, how 2018 will treat grain farmers and skills resilient farm managers need.
And to wrap it all up Illinois Extension is back at it again with its Small Farms Winter Webinar Series starting in January. Details and classes here: goo.gl/sDSo7i.
We are also hosting Annies Project on March 6 with a focus on Know Your Numbers. Check out go.illinois.edu/dmp for more details soon.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2018-01-1000 min
Out Standing in the Field'Tis the season for NAFTA fallout and FSMA rulesDeck the halls with news of NAFTA. Extension Educator Doug Gucker isn't usually a grinch, but he doesn't have good news when it comes to how the trade agreement may affect farmers. And small farmers who sell direct to consumers need to take heed new Food Safety Modernization Act exemption rules.
And to wrap it all up Illinois Extension is back at it again with its Small Farms Winter Webinar Series starting in January. Details and classes here: https://goo.gl/sDSo7i.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois...
2017-12-1306 min
Out Standing in the Field'Tis the season for NAFTA fallout and FSMA rulesDeck the halls with news of NAFTA. Extension Educator Doug Gucker isn't usually a grinch, but he doesn't have good news when it comes to how the trade agreement may affect farmers. And small farmers who sell direct to consumers need to take heed new Food Safety Modernization Act exemption rules.
And to wrap it all up Illinois Extension is back at it again with its Small Farms Winter Webinar Series starting in January. Details and classes here: https://goo.gl/sDSo7i.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois...
2017-12-1300 min
Out Standing in the FieldWhen It Rains, It PoursThe rain Central Illinois has been waiting on finally came and with it wet soils and the possibility of compaction. Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about that and soil temperatures and fall nitrogen, the winter weather outlook and pesticide applicator training programs.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-10-2405 min
Out Standing in the FieldWhen It Rains, It PoursThe rain Central Illinois has been waiting on finally came and with it wet soils and the possibility of compaction. Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about that and soil temperatures and fall nitrogen, the winter weather outlook and pesticide applicator training programs.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-10-2400 min
Out Standing in the FieldFall RemindersCentral Illinois got some much-needed rain the first week of October which gave farmers a bit of a break from the 2017 harvest which is halfway complete. In this issue, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker discusses soil testing, cover crops and new decreased fertlizer recommendations.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-10-1000 min
Out Standing in the FieldFall RemindersCentral Illinois got some much-needed rain the first week of October which gave farmers a bit of a break from the 2017 harvest which is halfway complete. In this issue, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker discusses soil testing, cover crops and new decreased fertlizer recommendations.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-10-1005 min
Out Standing in the FieldOf Fields and Stink BugsHarvest is underway in Central Illinois. Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker is talking about field conditions, a growing number of stink bugs and what a dry fall has to do with tractor maintenance and insurance.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-09-2706 min
Out Standing in the FieldOf Fields and Stink BugsHarvest is underway in Central Illinois. Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker is talking about field conditions, a growing number of stink bugs and what a dry fall has to do with tractor maintenance and insurance.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-09-2700 min
Out Standing in the FieldRules of the Road: Don't Text and Drive a TractorIt's harvest season, which means farmers and vehicles are sharing the road. Extension Educator Doug Gucker provides guidelines on rural road safety from leaving plenty of room when passing to making sure SMV emblems on equipment are visible. Also in this episode, moderate drought conditions in Central Illinois (map: https://goo.gl/QCN1wc. ) and how crops are responding.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-09-1204 min
Out Standing in the FieldRules of the Road: Don't Text and Drive a TractorIt's harvest season, which means farmers and vehicles are sharing the road. Extension Educator Doug Gucker provides guidelines on rural road safety from leaving plenty of room when passing to making sure SMV emblems on equipment are visible. Also in this episode, moderate drought conditions in Central Illinois (map: https://goo.gl/QCN1wc. ) and how crops are responding.
Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-09-1200 min
Out Standing in the FieldWhat You Need to Know about Renegotiating Cash RentsIn Illinois, 75% of farmland is owned by non-farming landowners. University of Illinois Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about what farmers in Central Illinois need to know about this year's projected yields to renegotiate effectively.
Don't forget the solar eclipse is Monday, August 21. Miss out on getting a pair of glasses? Here's a video on how to make a pinhole projector to watch! https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/how-make-pinhole-projector-view-solar-eclipse
2017-08-1805 min
Out Standing in the FieldWhat You Need to Know about Renegotiating Cash RentsIn Illinois, 75% of farmland is owned by non-farming landowners. University of Illinois Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about what farmers in Central Illinois need to know about this year's projected yields to renegotiate effectively.
Don't forget the solar eclipse is Monday, August 21. Miss out on getting a pair of glasses? Here's a video on how to make a pinhole projector to watch! https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/how-make-pinhole-projector-view-solar-eclipse
2017-08-1800 min
Out Standing in the FieldField Conditions, Market Prices and Farm Progress ShowMoving into August, Extension Educator Doug Gucker touches on field conditions for corn and soybeans in Central Illinois, market price expectations and how to give input for the Illinois Farm Bill. He's also thinking ahead to later this month when Extension will be at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur and the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Follow him on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-08-0305 min
Out Standing in the FieldField Conditions, Market Prices and Farm Progress ShowMoving into August, Extension Educator Doug Gucker touches on field conditions for corn and soybeans in Central Illinois, market price expectations and how to give input for the Illinois Farm Bill. He's also thinking ahead to later this month when Extension will be at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur and the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Follow him on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-08-0300 min
Out Standing in the FieldWibbily Wobbly WeatherExtension's Doug Gucker is talking all about the weather this week from heavy dew mornings and how a wet spring followed by a dry stretch means corn is shorter than normal in parts of Central Illinois. He touches on crop progress and prices.
Follow him on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-07-2105 min
Out Standing in the FieldWibbily Wobbly WeatherExtension's Doug Gucker is talking all about the weather this week from heavy dew mornings and how a wet spring followed by a dry stretch means corn is shorter than normal in parts of Central Illinois. He touches on crop progress and prices.
Follow him on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or subscribe to his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-07-2100 min
Out Standing in the FieldStarting July DryHere is the drought map for Illinois - http://bit.ly/2tQS3Em. Notice that yellow swath with DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties right in the middle? Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks about what drought conditions mean for crops as well as a rally in prices, herbicide drift, pests and upcoming Extension events. Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug
2017-07-0700 min
Out Standing in the FieldStarting July DryHere is the drought map for Illinois - http://bit.ly/2tQS3Em. Notice that yellow swath with DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties right in the middle? Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks about what drought conditions mean for crops as well as a rally in prices, herbicide drift, pests and upcoming Extension events. Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug
2017-07-0706 min
Out Standing in the FieldHow Deep do Corn Roots Grow?Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks corn! This week he's covering everything from foliar diseases to redundant fungicide applications to how deep corn roots grow as well as insect issues with forage. Subscribe to his blog Acres of Knowledge for updates on Central Illinois farming: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-06-2300 min
Out Standing in the FieldHow Deep do Corn Roots Grow?Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks corn! This week he's covering everything from foliar diseases to redundant fungicide applications to how deep corn roots grow as well as insect issues with forage. Subscribe to his blog Acres of Knowledge for updates on Central Illinois farming: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-06-2305 min
The Outlier Health PodcastJulie Piatt on Demystifying Vegan CheeseWhen most people think of plant-based cheese, delicious and homemade don't normally come to mind. Julie Piatt is on a mission to change that with her new book 'This Cheese is Nuts.' In today's episode with sit down with Julie to discuss the book, and how making craft vegan cheese at home is more approachable than you'd think.
2017-06-1547 min
Out Standing in the FieldGet Weedy With ItExtension Educator Doug Gucker hits on current crop conditions, herbicide, forage quality and upcoming programs, including a noxious weeds program at the University of Illinois. Follow him on twitter @soilwaterdoug or check out his blog Acres of Knowledge at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/
2017-06-1300 min
Out Standing in the FieldGet Weedy With ItExtension Educator Doug Gucker hits on current crop conditions, herbicide, forage quality and upcoming programs, including a noxious weeds program at the University of Illinois. Follow him on twitter @soilwaterdoug or check out his blog Acres of Knowledge at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/
2017-06-1305 min
Out Standing in the FieldSlows Crops & Spring DiseasesIt's been a wet spring here in Central Illinois. Extension Educator Doug Gucker breaks down what that means for crop emergence and uneven stands, spring diseases and haymakers.
2017-05-2600 min
Out Standing in the FieldSlows Crops & Spring DiseasesIt's been a wet spring here in Central Illinois. Extension Educator Doug Gucker breaks down what that means for crop emergence and uneven stands, spring diseases and haymakers.
2017-05-2604 min
Out Standing in the FieldLow Grain Prices and Flooded FieldsGrain prices are still low while water levels are rising in fields. Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker covers what you need to know about both as well as checking fields for insects in the May edition of Out Standing in the Field. Follow him on Twitter at @soilwaterDoug.
2017-05-0800 min
Out Standing in the FieldLow Grain Prices and Flooded FieldsGrain prices are still low while water levels are rising in fields. Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker covers what you need to know about both as well as checking fields for insects in the May edition of Out Standing in the Field. Follow him on Twitter at @soilwaterDoug.
2017-05-0805 min
Out Standing in the Field2017 Crop Outlook & 4 Quick Tips for Using DicambaLocal Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker is back at it again with information on the 2017 corn and soybean price outlook, a warning about grain bin temperatures and tips for using using herbicide, especially dicamba. Follow him on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-04-0704 min
Out Standing in the Field2017 Crop Outlook & 4 Quick Tips for Using DicambaLocal Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker is back at it again with information on the 2017 corn and soybean price outlook, a warning about grain bin temperatures and tips for using using herbicide, especially dicamba. Follow him on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or his blog "Acres of Knowledge" at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/eb263/.
2017-04-0700 min
Out Standing in the FieldGet Ready for a Spring FreezeIt may feel like winter, but we're gearing up for spring in this month's Out Standing in the Field. Extension Educator Doug Gucker is talking about potential freeze damage to wheat crops and fruit trees, a new study showing palmar amarath can become resistant to the herbicide Dicamba in as little as three years and being careful if you plan on double planting your soybeans.
2017-03-1004 min
Out Standing in the FieldGet Ready for a Spring FreezeIt may feel like winter, but we're gearing up for spring in this month's Out Standing in the Field. Extension Educator Doug Gucker is talking about potential freeze damage to wheat crops and fruit trees, a new study showing palmar amarath can become resistant to the herbicide Dicamba in as little as three years and being careful if you plan on double planting your soybeans.
2017-03-1000 min
Out Standing in the FieldSpring Weather Outlook & 2017 Soybean PricesThe calendar says February, but the ground hasn't been frozen in Central Illinois since January 10 so we're looking ahead to spring and the possibility of an El Nino. Local Food Systems, Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks 2017 soybean price expectations, an update to phosphorus and potassium recommendations for corn, soybeans and wheat and the total solar eclipse in Southern Illinois in August.
• Agriculture Economist Todd Hubb's 2017 Soybean Prospects report: bit.ly/2kRVgvC
Events
• Private Applicator Testing, February 27 in Decatur: bit.ly/2lTgHR4
• Illinois Beef Expo, February 23-26 in Springfield: illinoisbeefexpo.com
• Illinois Forage Institute, March 1 in Macomb: www.illinoisforage.org/
• Total sola...
2017-02-1705 min
Out Standing in the FieldSpring Weather Outlook & 2017 Soybean PricesThe calendar says February, but the ground hasn't been frozen in Central Illinois since January 10 so we're looking ahead to spring and the possibility of an El Nino. Local Food Systems, Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks 2017 soybean price expectations, an update to phosphorus and potassium recommendations for corn, soybeans and wheat and the total solar eclipse in Southern Illinois in August.
• Agriculture Economist Todd Hubb's 2017 Soybean Prospects report: bit.ly/2kRVgvC
Events
• Private Applicator Testing, February 27 in Decatur: bit.ly/2lTgHR4
• Illinois Beef Expo, February 23-26 in Springfield: illinoisbeefexpo.com
• Illinois Forage Institute, March 1 in Macomb: www.illinoisforage.org/
• Total sola...
2017-02-1700 min
Out Standing in the FieldIllinois Herbicide Resistance GrowingIn this month's Out Standing in the Field, Educator Doug Gucker is talking about a new University of Illinois study about growing herbicide resistance in Illinois fields (http://bit.ly/2jVbvHP), grain bin safety with fluctuating winter temperatures and what NOAA has to do with Ground Hog's Day.
2017-02-0100 min
Out Standing in the FieldIllinois Herbicide Resistance GrowingIn this month's Out Standing in the Field, Educator Doug Gucker is talking about a new University of Illinois study about growing herbicide resistance in Illinois fields (http://bit.ly/2jVbvHP), grain bin safety with fluctuating winter temperatures and what NOAA has to do with Ground Hog's Day.
2017-02-0106 min
Out Standing in the Field2017 Laws & EventsIt may be the dead of winter but there's a lot going on Central Illinois agriculture. Local Foods/Small Farms University of Illinois Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks about some 2017 law changes to worker protection standards and the FDA vet feed directive and upcoming events.
Learn more about the new worker Protection Standard Rules in 2017 on Doug's "Acres of Knowledge" blog: bit.ly/2j1y1yU. Yuu can find the WPS reference guide mentioned in this podcast here: bit.ly/2crCg67.
January 14 4-H Cattle Clinic in Blue Mound details: bit.ly/2igeTvk. Call 217.622.4466 to register
The small farms Winter Webinar...
2017-01-1200 min
Out Standing in the Field2017 Laws & EventsIt may be the dead of winter but there's a lot going on Central Illinois agriculture. Local Foods/Small Farms University of Illinois Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks about some 2017 law changes to worker protection standards and the FDA vet feed directive and upcoming events.
Learn more about the new worker Protection Standard Rules in 2017 on Doug's "Acres of Knowledge" blog: bit.ly/2j1y1yU. Yuu can find the WPS reference guide mentioned in this podcast here: bit.ly/2crCg67.
January 14 4-H Cattle Clinic in Blue Mound details: bit.ly/2igeTvk. Call 217.622.4466 to register
The small farms Winter Webinar...
2017-01-1205 min
Out Standing in the FieldDeer, XtendiMax™ & Agriculture ForumLocal Food Systems & Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about being cautious driving this time of year with deer on the move, a new XtendiMax™ and the lengthy instructions that come with it. We also have a series of forums asking Central Illinois farmers what programs they'd like to see Extension provide. Dates and details here: http://bit.ly/2eWzVgM.
Learn more about XtendiMax™ here http://bit.ly/2f0NL4U on Doug's Acres of Knowledge blog.
2016-11-1500 min
Out Standing in the FieldDeer, XtendiMax™ & Agriculture ForumLocal Food Systems & Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about being cautious driving this time of year with deer on the move, a new XtendiMax™ and the lengthy instructions that come with it. We also have a series of forums asking Central Illinois farmers what programs they'd like to see Extension provide. Dates and details here: http://bit.ly/2eWzVgM.
Learn more about XtendiMax™ here http://bit.ly/2f0NL4U on Doug's Acres of Knowledge blog.
2016-11-1504 min
Out Standing in the FieldUSDA Reports Forecast Grim Price OutlookIn the October issue, Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about two reports released by the USDA - The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report and the Crops Production report. Here is the link to the farmdoc report on deflated prices by Carl Zulauf: http://bit.ly/2e0cXb0
2016-10-1408 min
Out Standing in the FieldUSDA Reports Forecast Grim Price OutlookIn the October issue, Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker talks about two reports released by the USDA - The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report and the Crops Production report. Here is the link to the farmdoc report on deflated prices by Carl Zulauf: http://bit.ly/2e0cXb0
2016-10-1400 min
Out Standing in the FieldCorn Diseases, Crop Fallover and Harvest SafetyIn our last podcast for September and before harvest starts picking, Extension Local Foods, Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker covers why soybeans may have grown too well this season, corn disease and harvest road safety for farmers.
2016-09-0900 min
Out Standing in the FieldCorn Diseases, Crop Fallover and Harvest SafetyIn our last podcast for September and before harvest starts picking, Extension Local Foods, Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker covers why soybeans may have grown too well this season, corn disease and harvest road safety for farmers.
2016-09-0906 min
Out Standing in the FieldGet Ready for HarvestExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about the fantastic field conditions in DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties, the status of double crop soybeans and preparing for harvest by making sure everything is in working order.
Learn more about our Local Food Systems & Small Farms programs at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/localfoods.html.
2016-08-2300 min
Out Standing in the FieldGet Ready for HarvestExtension Educator Doug Gucker talks about the fantastic field conditions in DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties, the status of double crop soybeans and preparing for harvest by making sure everything is in working order.
Learn more about our Local Food Systems & Small Farms programs at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/localfoods.html.
2016-08-2303 min
Out Standing in the FieldA Wet July & Revenue ForecastExtension Small Farms & Local Foods Educator Doug Gucker talks about the status of east-central Illinois corn and soybeans (the good), an invasion of black moths (the bad) and the revenue projections for 2016 (the not so good).
2016-08-0300 min