Jerry Gulke was born and raised on a grain and livestock farm near Ellendale, N.D. He received his degree in electrical engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. In 1976, he began farming full time in northern Illinois and is active in the corn and soybean production along with the overall management of the farm. It was his common-sense ability to manage his farm and market his production successfully in some of the most troubling times in agriculture that ultimately led to contributing to Top Producer magazine. After gaining the respect and attention among producers, it led Jerry into the field of consulting and the formation of The Gulke Group Inc. Jerry is featured on many radio spots, including “AgWeb Radio,” along with appearances on television programs such as “U.S. Farm Report” and “Squawk on the Street.”