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
Turf to Trees Workshops 2024 - Register now!
Montana State University Extension's Urban Integrated Pest Management program is hosting two separate in-depth training sessions on August 14 and 15, 2024. The two workshops will focus on topics that are essential and beneficial for green industry professionals, MSU Extension agents, Master Gardeners, and other horticulture professionals & enthusiasts. Please register for the day that best suits you and your background.
Day 1, August 14, is tailored to green industry professionals and MSU Extension agents. Registration link
Time: 8:15 am to 4:00 pm
Location: MSU Bozeman Campus: Plant Growth Center, 2nd floor, Room 214
Topics on Day 1 will include "Urban Trees - The good, the bad, and the not so pretty", "What's Bugging
Your Garden?", "How to ID that Tree", "Composting: Considerations for Various Materials",
"Grow Your Own: Backyard Berries and Superfood Small Fruits", and "Urban Forestry
Issues in Montana".
Our speakers are MSU & MSU Extension experts Ms. Kaleena Miller, Ms. Abi Saeed, Ms. Noelle Orloff,
Ms. Sarah Eilers, Dr. Zach Miller, Dr. Eva Grimme, and Mr. Patrick Plantenberg, certified
arborist and retired reclamation specialist for the State of Montana.
Continuing education credits:
MDA Pesticide Applicator Credits: Dealer (4); Ornamental & Turf Pest Control (4); Forest Pest Control (1); Demonstration
& Research Pest Control (4); Private Agricultural Pest Control (4).
MSU Urban IPM Certification Program credits (6).
ISA credits: Pending
Day 2, August 15, is tailored to Master Gardeners, MSU Extension agents, and fellow horticulture enthusiasts. Registration link
Time: 8:15 am to 4:00 pm
Location: MSU Bozeman Campus: Plant Growth Center, 2nd floor, Room 214
Topics on Day 2 will include "Backyard Composting: As Easy As Following a Recipe", "Urban Trees -
The good, the bad, and the not so pretty", "What's Bugging Your Garden?", "How to
ID that Tree", "Grow Your Own: Backyard Berries and Superfood Small Fruits", and "Urban
Agriculture and Soils Health: Challenges with Urban Soils".
Our speakers are MSU & MSU Extension experts Ms. Kaleena Miller, Ms. Abi Saeed, Ms. Noelle Orloff,
Ms. Sarah Eilers, Dr. Zach Miller, Dr. Eva Grimme, and Mr. Bradley Holliday, Community
Ag Specialist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Continuing education credits:
MDA Pesticide Applicator Credits: Dealer (3); Ornamental & Turf Pest Control (3); Demonstration & Research Pest Control
(3); Private Agricultural Pest Control (3).
MSU Urban IPM Certification Program credits (6).
ISA credits: Pending
The 30 available spaces for each workshop will be filled first come, first served. A registration fee of $85 will be charged per participant and workshop. Lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. Each workshop will run from 8:15am until 4:00pm. Please register by August 9, 2024.
Please contact Dr. Eva Grimme at [email protected] or 406-994-5157 for questions.
Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar series
Webinar series presented by University of Idaho Extension, Utah State University Extension, University of Nevada - Reno Extension, and Montana State University Extension.
Stay tuned for the Fall 2024 CHP Webinar Series lineup!
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.