Out Standing in the Field University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon & Piatt Counties
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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
University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating
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If you need reasonable accommodation to participate please contact the extension office at 217.877.6042.
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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.
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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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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
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Farmland Lease Trends
Extension Education Doug Gucker talks about farmland lease trends, variability in crop yields and ways to reduce stress.
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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.
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Navigating Markets in Uncertain Times
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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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/dmp