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 2026 - From Native to Novel: Landscape Change in Montana
This workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive exploration of how shifting climate patterns, urban development, and changing water availability are reshaping Montana’s landscapes.
Please sign up for only one day. The topics of each workshop are similar but adjusted to the specified audience. The workshop will be held at the MSU Bozeman Campus: Plant BioScience Building, 1st floor, Room 108
Day 1: August 19 is tailored to Green Industry Professionals and MSU Extension Agents.
Day 2: August 20 is tailored to Master Gardeners, MSU Extension Agents, and fellow Horticulture Enthusiasts.
Registration: https://ecommerce.montana.edu/pspp_turftree/
- 8:15-8:30 Introductions
- 8:30- 9:30 Arthropod Pest Management Then and Now:
How our understanding of pest biology has led to improvements in management - 9:45-10:45 Shifting Landscapes: Understanding and Managing Plant Diseases in Montana’s Changing Urban Environments
- 11:00-12:00 Rooted in Place: Exploring MSU's Campus Landscape
- Lunch at the Rendezvous Dining Hall
- 1:15-2:15 “Work With What You've Got: Soil Texture, Water-Holding Capacity, and Fertility in the Garden Landscape”
- 2:30-3:30 Adapt, Adjust, Rethink. What Worked Before May Not Work Now.
- 3:30-4:00 Evaluation and gift
Please contact Dr. Eva Grimme at eva.grimme@montana.edu or 406-994-5157 for any questions or additional information.
Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series
Keep and eye out in September for the next year's lineup of this webinar series presented by University of Idaho Extension, Utah State University Extension, University of Nevada - Reno Extension, and Montana State University Extension.
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: