This factsheet, produced by SDSU Extension, summarizes two years of research conducted at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm examining how organic sweet corn grows when paired with three types of clover as a living mulch. Learn about the potential weed suppression benefits of clover, along with production challenges and yield impacts.

This webinar provides an overview of practices to produce quality organic tomato seed. Key topics include varietal considerations, isolation and management practices, and fermentation, storage and treatment practices that will maintain seed integrity.

Transitioning from conventional farming to organic and regenerative farming in South Dakota is more than switching inputs—it’s a whole-farm shift in how you plan, grow, and earn. This guide is designed to help you see your operation as an integrated system, where crop rotations, livestock, annuals, perennials, and conservation practices all work together to build healthier soils and more resilient income.

Discover how mustard cover crops with high glucosinolate levels can serve as effective biofumigants, reducing pests and pathogens in crops like potatoes, peppers, and strawberries.

This guidebook, produced by the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), provides a comprehensive overview of resources for those considering or transitioning to organic farming. Learn more about the state of organics in South Dakota, identify organic crop services, find suppliers, and learn about organizations who provide farm financing.

Join Giuseppe Colla, Associate Professor and Vegetable Physiologist at Tuscia University (Viterbo, Italy) for a webinar on biofungicides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers. Topics will include a discussion on the type of products available, an overview of recent studies evaluating product efficacy, and strategies for effective application.

This guidebook, produced by the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), helps organic farmers build resilient, productive farms by outlining USDA organic requirements and proven soil-building practices. Learn the principles of soil health and how to enhance biological activity, increase organic matter, reduce inputs, and monitor progress.

Discover the ins and outs of vegetable crop scouting, the routine monitoring of pest pressure in a crop. A scouting routine can help you identify problems in your field before they get out of control!

Cover crops are a foundational conservation practice for organic farmers that improve soil health, protect water quality, and increase resilience. This guidebook, produced by the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), summarizes best practices for cover cropping based on USDA-NRCS standards and region-specific considerations for producers farming organically.

This webinar explores habitat augmentation techniques that enhance wild bee conservation and pollination services on organic farms. Learn about native plant selection, nest preparation, and the importance of understanding wild bee communities.

This factsheet, produced by SDSU Extension, introduces organic herbicides as a safer alternative for gardeners and small-scale farmers looking to manage weeds. It outlines the active ingredients found in several common organic herbicides and provides practical application tips.

Farmers and researchers can enhance their organic tomato seed production skills by joining TOMI's virtual training with experts. Learn about tomato biology, climate needs, disease management, and seed harvesting. Don't miss this valuable resource!