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
Webinar series presented by University of Idaho Extension, Utah State University Extension, University of Nevada - Reno Extension, and Montana State University Extension.
The Root of the Problem: How Tree Selection & Installation Affect Urban Canopy Health
Date: Thursday, February 26, 12 noon (Mountain Time), 11 am (Pacific Time)
Length: One hour
Speaker: Sierra Laverty is an Extension Horticulture Educator at University of Idaho, specializing in IPM and native plants. Prior to UI, Sierra worked at the Idaho Botanical Garden as Assistant Horticulture Director for eight years. She received her B.S. in Horticulture from Oregon State University.
Description: Planting the right tree the right way can be a challenge. Root defects, difficult sites, stock choices, and installation decisions all set the stage for urban tree success or failure. This 1-hour webinar discusses how to overcome planting challenges and help urban trees thrive in the Intermountain West.
Registration: Free, but required; click here to register.
ISA Credits: 1 ISA credit available for certain states.
Past Webinars: Our Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series includes participants from several states, including Montana, Nevada, Idaho, and Utah. Homeowners, commercial growers, extension/educators, and state/federal agencies are all represented, with an average participation of 200 individuals. Previous webinar recordings can be found on the Cultivating Healthy Plants YouTube Channel or at cultivatinghealthyplants.org.
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.
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: