Out Standing in the Field

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

Healthy Meals in the Field

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

Farmland Lease Trends

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

A Brief Introduction to the Available Government Relief Programs

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.