Browsing by Author "Hoidal, Natalie"

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    2022 Fruit and Vegetable Strategic Planning Retreat
    (2022-11) Hoidal, Natalie; Klodd, Annie; Schuh, Marissa; Hultberg, Annalisa
    Organizations serving fruit and vegetable growers throughout Minnesota with training and production related technical assistance gathered on April 7, 2022 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The purpose of the gathering was to reconnect, map current work, and explore future collaborations. This report highlights current projects, planned projects, and goals for five main topic areas: soil health and nutrient management, season extension, pest management, accessing markets, and food safety.
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    2022 Midwest broccoli trial results
    (2023-01-26) Hoidal, Natalie; Rohwer, Charlie; Enjalbert, Nico
    Disease pressure and climate change pose significant challenges to growing broccoli in the Midwest. Since around 2018, the pathogens black rot (Xanthamonas campestris pv. campestris) and Alternaria (Alternaria spp.) have become common on farms and in gardens, with some growers reporting 80-100% yield losses. Especially for organic growers, varietal tolerance can be a powerful tool for disease management. We conducted replicated broccoli trials at the Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) in Waseca, Minnesota, where we inoculated plots with black rot (Xanthamonas campestris pv. campestris). We also partnered with 88 farmers and gardeners to conduct mini trials at their farms and gardens. Our goal was to screen for varieties of broccoli with tolerance to the pathogens black rot and Alternaria, as well as environmental challenges like warm fall nights and high heat in the summer. This report outlines the results of the 2022 trial with overall takeaways and variety recommendations from both 2021 and 2022.
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    Choosing a high tunnel for your farm
    (2023-11-17) Hoidal, Natalie; Hanson-Pierre, Andrew; Heimark, Erik; Miller, Lindsey; Barthelemy, Matt
    High tunnels have become increasingly important for Minnesota specialty crop growers as they work to extend the growing season and provide protection from unpredictable climate conditions.However, there is no single “standard” high tunnel. This guide will help you determine which high tunnel is right for your farm, and how to customize it to meet your needs.
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    Deep Winter Greenhouse tomato production trail overview and recommendations
    (2023) Hoidal, Natalie; Schweser, Greg; Pesch, Ryan; Ford, Carol
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    Episode 1 (Season 3) Growing Produce in a Changing Climate with Kenny Blumenfeld: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2020-03-30) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Blumenfeld, Kenny
    In this episode Natalie interviewed DNR senior climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld about how our climate has changed over the last 100 years in Minnesota, and predictions for future changes.
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    Episode 1 Integrated Weed Management: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-05-23) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Rowher, Charlie
    This month on What's Killing my Kale we're talking about integrated weed management (IWM) with Annie Klodd and Charlie Rowher. In part 1, we talk about how integrated pest management applies to weeds and explore the four pillars of IWM.
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    Episode 10 (Season 3) Flowering and Fruit Set in Cucurbits: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2020-05-21) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Loy, Brent
    Natalie talked with Dr. Brent Loy, emeritus professor of plant genetics and cucurbit breeder extraordinaire at the University of New Hampshire.
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    Episode 10 Pollinators and IPM Part 2: Beneficial Insect Habitat with Karin Jokela: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-08-10) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Jokela, Karin
    In our August episode on pollinator and beneficial insect conservation as part of IPM, we talk with Extension educator and native bee expert Elaine Evans, and Xerces society conservation planner Karin Jokela. We'll discuss some background on how pollinators and beneficial insects are faring in our current agricultural systems, how farmers can implement beneficial habitat, and some tips for managing pests without harming beneficial insects. 
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    Episode 11 (Season 3) Apple Crop Load Management Techniques: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2020-06-01) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Atucha, Amaya
    In this episode, Annie interviews Dr. Amaya Atucha at University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension about the complexities of apple crop load management, also known as fruit thinning. This is a good episode for beginning apple growers, or experienced growers who would like to revisit and improve their fruit thinning strategies.
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    Episode 11 Pollinators and IPM Part 3: Pesticides and Pollinators with Karin Jokela: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-08-10) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Jokela, Karin
    In our August episode on pollinator and beneficial insect conservation as part of IPM, we talk with Extension educator and native bee expert Elaine Evans, and Xerces society conservation planner Karin Jokela. We'll discuss some background on how pollinators and beneficial insects are faring in our current agricultural systems, how farmers can implement beneficial habitat, and some tips for managing pests without harming beneficial insects. 
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    Episode 12 (Season 3) Spray Programs for Organic Tomatoes: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2020-07-16) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Meadows, Inga
    Natalie talked with Inga Meadows, Extension plant pathologist at NC State University, about disease management in organic tomatoes.
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    Episode 12 How Much Do We Really Know About Japanese Beetles?: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-08-22) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie
    In our August episode on pollinator and beneficial insect conservation as part of IPM, we talk with Extension educator and native bee expert Elaine Evans, and Xerces society conservation planner Karin Jokela. We'll discuss some background on how pollinators and beneficial insects are faring in our current agricultural systems, how farmers can implement beneficial habitat, and some tips for managing pests without harming beneficial insects. 
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    Episode 13 Late Season Weed Control with Annie Klodd: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-09-20) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie
    For our September series of "What's Killing My Kale?", we caught up with some of our Extension IPM experts to discuss the main 2018 growing season pest pressures and how to prepare for 2019. We discussed weeds with Annie Klodd, diseases with Michelle Grabowski, and insects with Bill Hutchison. 
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    Episode 14 Disease Overview for 2018 with Michelle Grabowski: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-09-25) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Grabowski, Michelle
    For our September series of "What's Killing My Kale?", we caught up with some of our Extension IPM experts to discuss the main 2018 growing season pest pressures and how to prepare for 2019. We discussed weeds with Annie Klodd, diseases with Michelle Grabowski, and insects with Bill Hutchison. 
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    Episode 15 Insect Overview with Bill Hutchison: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-09-30) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Hutchison, Bill
    For our September series of "What's Killing My Kale?", we caught up with some of our Extension IPM experts to discuss the main 2018 growing season pest pressures and how to prepare for 2019. We discussed weeds with Annie Klodd, diseases with Michelle Grabowski, and insects with Bill Hutchison. 
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    Episode 16 Manure, Compost, and Weeds, with Chryseis Modderman: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-10-31) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Modderman, Chryseis
    This month on "What's Killing My Kale?" we had a fascinating discussion about this with Chryseis Modderman, UMN Extension Educator for manure management. Among other things, we talked about best practices for applying compost and manure on vegetable fields, and how it is that weed seeds and diseases can travel all the way from the pasture, through the animal, and onto the vegetable field. We then discussed practices that growers can adopt to minimize the risk of bringing in new weed infestations via manure and compost.
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    Episode 17 What Does Pesticide Safety Mean for Organic Farms? With Natalie Hoidal: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-12-10) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie
    The December episodes of the podcast center around understanding the complex topic of pesticide use and safety on fruit and vegetable farms, including organic and natural pest management products. The internet lays many claims about the benefits of numerous "alternative" or "natural" remedies for pest management and plant health. How do we know which methods are backed up by science, and which are not? In this episode, Linda lays out ways growers can determine if claims about natural products are accurate and effective. We use epsom salts and compost tea as two examples. Linda is an Extension Educator at Washington State University and manages the Horticultural Myths blog and The Informed Gardener podcast.
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    Episode 18 Navigating Nautral Remedies: What Works and Why? With Linda Chalker-Scott: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-12-10) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Chalker-Scott, Linda
    The December episodes of the podcast center around understanding the complex topic of pesticide use and safety on fruit and vegetable farms, including organic and natural pest management products. In this episode, Natalie discusses the importance of thinking about pesticide safety on all fruit and vegetable farms, including organic farms with organic pesticide products. She also lays out the results of the fruit and vegetable pesticide use survey that was distributed by UMN Extension to fruit and vegetable growers throughout 2018.
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    Episode 19 Dealing with Bud Injury in Cold Climate Fruit Trees: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2019-06-10) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Atucha, Amaya
    In the first episode of our 2019 fruit and vegetable podcast What's Killing My Kale? we take a deep dive into fruit bud injury with Dr. Amaya Atucha of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Atucha has a wealth of knowledge on this topic, so it made for a fascinating and useful conversation that we think fruit growers will find very helpful! 
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    Episode 2 (Season 3) Climate Change Adaptation at Loon Organics Farm: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2020-03-30) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Frerichs, Laura
    Annie interviewed Laura Frerichs from Loon Organics in Hutchinson farm about the impacts she's seeing on her diversified vegetable farm, and strategies she and her husband Adam are using for adaptation.