Workshops, News, and Events
This page contains information about IPM workshops, news, and events, along with the latest Extension publications, videos, and podcasts.
MSU Extension regularly hosts workshops and events throughout the state of Montana. Contact your local Extension office for information about what's happening in your area.
Check the MSU Extension Ag Alerts and Urban IPM Alerts pages for the latest Integrated Pest Management news.
Upcoming Events
Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series begins September 26th!
Webinar series presented by University of Idaho Extension, Utah State University Extension, University of Nevada - Reno Extension, and Montana State University Extension.
"Soil Health for Healthy Plants" with Dr. Jed Eberly - September 26th CHP Webinar
This month, Dr. Jed Eberly, associate professor in Agronomy & Soil Microbiology at
Montana State University, will be giving a webinar entitled "Soil Health for Healthy
Plants."
Date: Thursday, September 26, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time)/12 noon (Mountain Time)
Description: This webinar will describe soil health indicators and strategies and challenges to
improving soil health. It will also address ways in which managing soil health can
improve pest management.
Registration: Free, but required. Register Here.
CEUs are available through the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Program and the Montana Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Training Program. A few questions will be asked at the end of the webinar to receive credits.
Save the Date for Upcoming Webinars:
October 24th - A Beginner's Guide to Landscaping with Native Plants - Carrie
Jensen
November 21st - The Secret Lives for Gallmakers, Dr. Whitney Cranshaw
Previously recorded webinars can be found in the links on the IPM Multimedia page.
Entomology Day 2024
Montana State University Extension presents Entomology Day! Entomology Day provides hands-on training on scouting methods for common insect pests in Montana’s croplands and kitchen gardens. Over the course of this event, we will walk you through the parts of the plant and introduce you to the common insects that feed on each part. You will learn about pests found in roots, stems, leaves and seeds. This course will teach you how to identify these insects, teach you about their life cycle, and demonstrate proper scouting methods, as well as a variety of management strategies that can be used. Additional speakers will discuss the impact of abiotic stress on plants and insects and registered insecticides.
When: October 8th, 2024
Where: Marsh Laboratory Conference Room on Montana State University’s campus
Insects: Wireworms, wheat stem sawfly, grasshoppers, alfalfa weevils, blister beetles, & more!
Speakers: Dr. David Weaver, Dr. Robert (Bob) Peterson, Dr. Cecil Tharp, Dr. Tiziana Oppedisano, Dr. Jessica Kansman, Chloe Rice, Marni Rolston, and Dr. Erika Rodbell
Registration Cost: Registration is free and block discounted hotel rooms will be set aside!
Please Note: This is an all-day event, with some hands-on activities and some time spent outside. Please wear appropriate attire (long pants and closed toed shoes). Snacks and lunch will be provided. Please contact Erika Rodbell with any dietary restrictions.
Contact Erika Rodbell to register! Please note that the maximum number of participants is 20, so please do not wait.
Erika Rodbell, PhD, Interim Extension Agronomic Entomology Associate Specialist, Montana State University Dept. of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, erika.rodbell@montana.edu
Marni Rolston, Research Associate & Crop Insect Diagnostician, Montana State University Dept. Dept. of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, mrolston@montana.edu
Chloe Rice, Extension Associate Specialist and Arthropod Diagnostician, Montana State University Dept. of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, chloelouise.rice@montana.edu
Montana AgCast
Montana State University Extension presents the Montana AgCast, a podcast series designed for the benefit of the Montana agriculture producer. Hosted by Mat Walter.
In a recent episode, Mat sat down with Extension IPM Specialists Jane Mangold, Tim Seipel, and Noelle Orloff to discuss controlling invasive plants through integrated pest management.
Join in for the latest of a 6-part podcast series that takes a broad look at what IPM means in three different agriculture sectors in Montana, focusing on how it is used across the state by producers and professionals.
MSU Extension on YouTube
Stay up-to-date on the latest IPM video releases by subscribing to the MSU Extension YouTube channel.
Recent Highlights
MSU Extension Publications
Find MontGuides, books, magazines, calendars, and more in the Extension store. Recent highlights include:
Montana Ag Live
Montana Ag Live is a regular call-in information broadcast television program dealing with agricultural and gardening issues in Montana. Presented by Montana PBS in association with Montana State University Extension.
Stream Montana Ag Live on the Montana PBS website, or watch the television broadcast Sundays at 6PM on your local PBS station.