Integrated Pest Management: A Conservation Approach – IPM Poster
Publication: (Printable Poster) IPM is a system that combines a decision-making process with natural resource conservation to address pest and environmental impacts. It aims to reduce plant pest pressure, minimize harm to beneficial organisms, and decrease the transport and emission of pesticides into the environment. Published: June, 2025 This segment has been funded under a […]
Controlling Parasites in Your Small Ruminants
Video: Dr. Eva Wray, Livestock Parasitologist University of Arkansas shared information on controlling parasites in your small ruminants. Dr. Wray identifies parasites that may be harmful to small ruminants and offers suggestions for determining when to treat and how to treat animals infected with parasites. She goes beyond Parasites 101 and really into how to […]
2023 UMURAI: Plant Protection of Insect and Mite Pests in Vegetable Production Systems
Video: Published 2023 Raymond Cloyd, Professor and Extension Specialist in Horticultural Entomology/Plant Protection Raymond will provide an overview of the major insect and mite pests associated with vegetable production systems. He will then discuss the plant protection strategies can be implemented to mitigate damage caused by insect and mite pests including: scouting, cultural practices, physical […]
2023 UMURAI: Pest Management in Diversified Vegetable Systems
Video: Published 2023 Amanda Bachmann, SDSU Extension Pesticide Education and Urban Entomology Field Specialist Pest management in diversified vegetable systems can be challenging. We’ll cover integrated pest management strategies focusing on insect pests of cucurbit crops, but the themes will be applicable to a range of cropping systems. Amanda Bachmann is the Pesticide Education and […]
Garden Friends and Foes
Video: SDSU Entomology Field Specialist Amanda Bachmann, PHD will be visiting with us about common insect friends and foes you may find in your South Dakota urban ag operation. She will go over identification, how to determine if the insect is a friend or foe and possible ways if needed to treat the identified insect. […]
DriftWatch: Specialty Crop Site Registry
Video: DriftWatch® Specialty Crop Site and BeeCheck® Apiary Registry are 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 protect specialty crops and apiaries through use of mapping programs. Featuring Katie Hengelfelt, S.D. […]
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/ This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily […]
IPM for Peppers & Tomatoes (Episode 3)
Podcast: An in-depth look at IPM for tomatoes and peppers. Kristine Lang, South Dakota State University discusses cover crops, high tunnel production, and specific pests and issues affecting producers in South Dakota. Resource Link: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/2021/04/23/podcast-ipm-for-peppers-tomatoes/ This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its contents are […]
IPM for Cucurbits (Episode 2)
Podcast: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for curcubits with special guest Marissa Schuh of the University Of Minnesota Extension. Resource Link: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/2021/03/23/podcast-ipm-for-cucurbits/ This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views […]
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/ This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not […]