Learn from 2025 UMURAI Conference Videos Great resources are now available from the 2025 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag (UMURAI) Conference. Listen to a variety of thought provoking speakers who shared a wealth of knowledge and expertise! View all the videos on the 2025 UMURAI Conference
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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: Marissa Schuh, University of Minnesota Extension Description: Integrated Pest Management for curcubits with special guest Marissa Schuh of the University Of Minnesota Extension. Recorded: Mar. 18, 2021 IPM for Cucurbits on Spotify. This podcast was supported in part by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the
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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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Presenter: Kristine Lang, South Dakota State University Description: An in-depth look at IPM for tomatoes and peppers. They discuss cover crops, high tunnel production, and specific pests and issues affecting producers in South Dakota. Recorded: April 15, 2021 IPM for Peppers & Tomatoes on Spotify. This podcast was
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Presenters: Angela Jackson, Prairie Sun Organics and Bernadette Barnaud, Owl Creek Organics Description: On this episode, Angela Jackson of Prairie Sun Organics in Vermillion, and Bernadette Barnaud with Owl Creek Organics in Nisland will be sharing with us about what it looks like to be an organic specialty
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Guide to Organic Transition with Regenerative Practices in South Dakota Description: Transitioning to organic and regenerative agriculture is both a journey of stewardship and an opportunity to access new markets. Whether you are a conventional producer beginning the three-year organic transition, an organic farmer seeking to strengthen
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South Dakota Organic Resource Guide This guide provides a comprehensive overview of resources for those transitioning to or considering organic farming. Learn more about the state of organics in South Dakota. Identify organic crop services including seed suppliers, grain cleaners, soil input suppliers, soil testing or quality
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Description: Cover crops are a foundational conservation practice for organic farmers that improve soil health, protect water quality, and increase resilience across South Dakota’s diverse climates. On the wet, highly productive eastern side of the state, cover crops help reduce erosion and nutrient leaching. On the drier
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Description: Regenerative organic agriculture focuses on improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a holistic approach to land management. Practices include cover cropping, crop rotation, biodiversity, and reduced or no-till practices to improve organic matter, moisture retention, and carbon sequestration. Organic land management under regenerative practices avoids
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