A Closer Look at No Chemical Systems for Wholesale Grape Production
Video: Greg and Muriel Stach of Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard hosted a tour for producers interested in learning about wholesale grape production and no chemical systems. During the tour Greg Stach shared about his experience selling wholesale grapes to Prairie Berry Winery near Hill City, SD including harvest & delivery logistics, variety selection, production […]
Navigating On-Farm Food Safety Programs
Video: S.D. Specialty Producers hosted a webinar focused on on-farm food safety including FSMA and GAP. Teresa Wiemerslage, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Specialist, shared about produce safety programs, discussed best practices, the importance of food safety, and the basics of food safety plans. Wiemerslage is a field specialist with the Farm, Food […]
IPM for Melon (Episode 4)
Podcast: Amanda Bachmann, SDSU Pesticide Education & Urban Entomology Field Specialist discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Melon crops in South Dakota. Resource Link: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/2021/05/23/podcast-ipm-melons/
IPM for Berries (Episode 1)
Podcast: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for berry crops with special guest Dr Raymond Cloyd, extension specialist in horticultural entomology at Kansas St University. Resource Link: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/2021/03/23/podcast-ipm-berries/
Aronia Aggregation with SDSPA (Episode 5)
Podcast: Our first interview is with Jeff Stewart, 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 market their product. Resource Link: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/2022/02/01/podcast-aronia-aggregation/
The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks
Publication: USDA Agricultural Research Service The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks.
Watermelon Production Fact Sheet
Publication: Penn State Extension – Watermelon production fact sheet.
Common Herbicides for Fruit and Vegetable Weed Control
Publication: The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture – Common herbicides for fruit and vegetable weed control.
Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Table Grapes
Publication: North Central Regional Center FSMA- Ensuring food safety in the vineyard table grapes.