Out Standing in the Field

About 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 University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate please contact the extension office at 217.877.6042.

Publisher

University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon & Piatt Counties

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jun 2016

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   New Corn Disease to Keep and Eye Out For

   Commercial Ag Educator Doug Gucker discusses a new corn disease that has been present in the Midwest, whether you need all the tillage you are doing, and the 2025 ARC/PLC Program County level payments in this week's podcast.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Harvest Updates and New University Information

   Commercial Ag Educator Doug Gucker discusses harvest progress and issues, increasing your custom harvesting charges, and the lack of genetic variability in a commonly used corn inbred line in this week's podcast.

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   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.