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Jerry Gulke is a corn and soybean farmer in Northern Illinois and a contributing editor of Top Producer Magazine and AgWeb.com. writing the monthly Market Strategy column, reaching over 250,000 subscribers. It is his monthly column in Top Producer which gained respect and attention among producers that lead him to the field of consulting, and the formation of the Gulke Group, Inc . In addition to his monthly Marketing Strategy column, Jerry presents market outlook seminars throughout the US. He is also featured weekly on AgWeb.com internet radio, and is often guest analyst on WHO-Des Moines AM radio and in January 2012, began a bi-weekly hour-long Ag Talk Show on KFGO-AM Radio in Fargo, ND covering four states and Winnipeg, Canada. He is an occasional market guest analyst on TV programs such as “This Week in Agri-Business”, U.S. Farm Report, and CNBC’s Squawk On The Street. Visitors to the Chicago Board of Trade Visitor’s Center may also see Jerry, and his daughter Ashley, in the informative film that is shown to thousands each year in four different languages. He also sat on an advisory board that managed nearly a billion dollars of investment capital of a large health system organization. In November 2007 in response to the changing world of Agriculture and Risk Management, Jerry opened offices on the 12th floor of the CBOT Building expanding client services in the order flow and entry aspect (brokerage) forming that relationship with The Linn Group, a nationally respected firm. Jerry’s focus is to inform, educate, and aid producers and end-users in the area of “risk management” using futures, options, cash contracts, and technical timing as well as to develop a sound focus on the market forces that influence the agriculture price discovery system. His view is that producers should be afforded the opportunity from the market place to capture profitable opportunities that will allow them a standard of living comparable to other non-Ag professions. Jerry has accomplished that task in his own personal life, and is dedicated helping others who seek likewise goals. Jerry’s outlook stems from belief that we are living in the most exiting time in history filled with opportunities, and that through education, perseverance, commitment, accountability and flexibility, the financial & psychological rewards offered through production agriculture can be outstanding. Jerry can be reached via email at Jerry@gulkegroup.com or 312-896-2080. Information on the Gulke Group, Inc. can be obtained on the web at www.gulkegroup.com

Angie Stump Denton is the editorial lead for Drovers, bringing a third-generation cattle producer’s perspective to the beef industry. From breeding to calving and weaning to markets, her expertise provides producers with actionable, day-to-day insights. Her reporting on critical animal health issues, including New World screwworm, extends beyond the science to the ranch gate. Dedicated to the resilience of the U.S. cattle industry, Angie’s work bridges the gap between the headlines and practical management, helping producers protect their herds and ensure profitability.

Farm Journal Magazine is the U.S. farmer’s prime source of practical crops information. Magazine editors, trusted advisors and columnists, and other subject matter experts anticipate what farmers will need to know then deliver content that emphasizes agricultural production, technology and policy. Published 13 times a year, the magazine reaches 335,000+ subscribers who have 250+ acres and are seeking the news, products and services that will improve and grow their farming operations.

Jon grew up raising corn and soybeans on a farm near Beatrice, NE. Upon graduation from The University of Nebraska in Lincoln, he became a grain merchandiser and has been trading corn, soybeans and other grains for the last 25 years, building relationships with end-users in the process. After successfully marketing his father’s grain and getting his MBA, 15 years ago he started helping farmer clients market their grain based upon his principals of farmer education, reducing risk, understanding storage potential and using basis strategy to maximize individual farm operation profits. A big believer in farmer education of grain marketing, Jon writes a weekly commentary to farmers interested in learning more and growing their farm operations. Reach out to Jon at jon@schevegrain.com or at schevegrain.com.

Shay Foulk is an Illinois farmer, farm-business consultant, podcast host and U.S. Army veteran. Raised on a grain and livestock operation in northeast Iowa, he studied agronomy at Iowa State University before serving five years with the 75th Ranger Regiment, including two combat deployments to Afghanistan. He later continued serving with the Illinois National Guard and deployed to Iraq. At Ag View Solutions, Shay works with farm families across the U.S. and Canada on profitability and cost of production, strategic growth and structure, transition planning, peer groups, equipment economics, team communication and more. He co-hosts The Ag View Pitch and 19 Minutes Podcasts, is the face of Farm Profit Manager software and writes for Farm Journal’s Top Producer/AgWeb. He also farms and operates Monier Seed with his wife, Hannah, and family near Sparland, Illinois.

Karen Bohnert is the Dairy Editorial Director at Farm Journal, overseeing Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly since 2021. A lifelong advocate for dairy, Karen draws from both professional expertise and personal experience—she and her husband operate Bohnert Jerseys, a 750-cow dairy in East Moline, Illinois.

Raised on a dairy farm in Oregon, Karen initially thought she’d leave agriculture behind, but eventually realized her heart belonged in the industry. Her editorial career spans journalism and roles at organizations like Swiss Valley Farms and the American Jersey Cattle Association. She was named a Distinguished Alumni Leader by the Holstein Foundation.