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 Continues February 6th!
Webinar series presented by University of Idaho Extension, Utah State University Extension, University of Nevada - Reno Extension, and Montana State University Extension.
"A Guide to the New Era of Grasshoppers in the West" - February 6th CHP Webinar
This month, Dr. Silvia Rondon, Oregon State University Integrated Pest Management
Center Director and Professor and Extension Entomology Specialist, will be giving
a webinar entitled "A Guide to the New Era of Grasshoppers in the West."
Date: Thursday, February 6th, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time)/12 noon (Mountain Time)
Description: This webinar will cover the basic history of grasshoppers in the West, including
pesticides and programs developed by state agencies. The most important grasshoppers
species in the West and what we know about them will also be discussed. The presentation
will also cover how we currently manage grasshoppers and the advantages and disadvantages
of each management practice.
Registration: Free, but required. Register Here.
Save the Date for Upcoming Webinars:
March 27th - Water Conservation and Integrated Pest Management: Synergies
for Sustainable Agriculture, Dr. Azedeh Alizadeh
Previously recorded webinars can be found in the links on the IPM Multimedia page.
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.