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.

OITF Episode 49

Spring weather affecting crops, markets

Moving 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/.

Field Conditions, Market Prices and Farm Progress Show

In 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

What You Need to Know about Renegotiating Cash Rents

It'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/.

Rules of the Road: Don't Text and Drive a Tractor

Harvest 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/.

Of Fields and Stink Bugs

Central 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/.

Fall Reminders

The 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/.

When It Rains, It Pours

Deck 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.edu/dmp/eb263/.

'Tis the season for NAFTA fallout and FSMA rules

This 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 Grain Outlook & Effective Farm Managers

Extension 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.

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March - In Like a Lion, Out like Grain is Rallying

Extension 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/.

Springtime Tariff Blues

Extension 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/.

Planting, Palmar Amaranth & Tick Tock It's Tick Season

Central 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/.

Feel the Heat - Crop Conditions

This 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.

Goodness Gracious Great Growing Season

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

Cash Leases: Are You Doing Them Wrong?

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

November Report - Market prices to should you diversify?

One 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

Grain: The Good and the Bad

Local 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

Start Planning: 2019 Crop Budgets & Insurance Calculator

Extension 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

Walk the Line: Expected Corn & Soy Returns for 2019

It'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

Track 24

After 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

A Tale of Two Fields

It'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

Now & Then: Crop Conditions & Long-term Planning

Extension 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

Welcome to 2020: Programs and Trainings

Extension 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

Spring is Coming: Ready or Not, Here We Go

Over 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.

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Navigating Markets in Uncertain Times

A short synopsis of the multiple relief programs created by the government, a quick check on winter weeds and insect capture and a reminder to invest some time in yourself during these stressful times.

A Brief Introduction to the Available Government Relief Programs

Extension Education Doug Gucker talks about farmland lease trends, variability in crop yields and ways to reduce stress.

Farmland Lease Trends

Doug 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

Healthy Meals in the Field

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

Long Range Price Forecast for Grains and more!

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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