Presenter: Jeff Stewart, National Aronia Growers, LLC Description: Jeff Stewart is a SDSPA member and co-owner of National Aronia Growers. In this podcast, you will learn more about the aronia berry, and an aggregation system that he and other aronia growers have developed to be able to
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Presenter: Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University Description: Integrated Pest Management for berry crops with special guest Dr Raymond Cloyd, Extension Specialist in horticultural entomology at Kansas St University. Recorded: Mar. 15, 2021 IPM for Berries on Spotify. This podcast was supported in part by the Specialty Crop
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Presenter: Amanda Bachmann, SDSU Extension Description: This episode discusses Integrated Pest Management for melon crops in South Dakota with Amanda Bachmann, SDSU Pesticide Education & Urban Entomology Field Specialist. Recorded: May 3, 2021 This podcast was supported in part by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at
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Just in time for the growing season a new resource is available on the S.D. Specialty Producers website! Vegetable Growing Guides can be found for a variety of garden vegetables. Each vegetable guide includes information to help plant, raise and harvest a variety of vegetables. These resources
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Fresher is Fun! Specialty Crop Marketing Campaign Fresher is Fun! S.D. Specialty Producers Association received a Specialty Crop Block Grant in 2021 to support retailers who sell local specialty crops and value added products from three or more producers in South Dakota. The group worked with a
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Video: Kristine Lang, SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist along with Robin Buterbaugh, SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist and Jaelyn Whaley, SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist will explain the importance of using mulch in the garden and what the different types of mulch are and how they are
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Presenters: Katie Hengelfelt, S.D. Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources Description: DriftWatch® Specialty Crop Site is an on-line sensitive site registry programs for South Dakota available through FieldWatch®. This national registry is a voluntary communication tool that enables crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators to work together to
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Description: This video explores practical techniques for extending the growing season, improving berry quality, and protecting plants from unpredictable weather. Organic strawberry production in the Great Plains presents unique challenges, including extreme temperature fluctuations, wind exposure, and shorter growing seasons. Marvin Pritts from Cornell University shares about
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Presenter: Chris Patton, President of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative Description: Chris Patton shared with the SDSPA Mentorship group about the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, elderberry production, and challenges producers face. Chris also discusses the current elderberry market and how small producers can increase their scale of production. Published:
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Description: This video is focused on seasonal labor hiring and retention for specialty crop producers. First, hear from Nancy Kirstein, from The Good Earth Farm in Lennox, SD, about a variety of seasonal labor opportunities that The Good Earth Farm has utilized including WOOFing, live-in interns, and
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