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 October 2nd!
Webinar series presented by University of Idaho Extension, Utah State University Extension, University of Nevada - Reno Extension, and Montana State University Extension.
Getting to Know the Bees in Your Backyard
Date: Thursday, October 2, 12 noon (Mountain Time), 11 am (Pacific Time)
Speaker: Dr. Joseph Wilson, Utah State University
Dr. Joe Wilson is a Professor and Evolutionary Ecologist at Utah State University, studying bees and wasps. He is co-author of several books including “The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees.” In between teaching and research, he is in demand as a speaker across the country. Joe loves that his work enables him and his family to travel the world collecting and photographing the beautiful bees and wasps that live all around us.
Description: There are nearly 4,000 different kinds of bees living in North America, yet most people are only familiar with one or two (often honey bees and bumble bees). This presentation will introduce the diverse world of native bees and describe how these bees might be different than what you expect. Also learn about how we can protect these important pollinators.
Registration: Free, but required; click here to register.
Pesticide Applicator Credits: Sorry, no pesticide CEUs for this webinar
Past Webinars: All webinars are recorded and can be accessed here.
UPCOMING CHP WEBINARS
- Thursday, November 20 – Houseplant Diagnostics, Megan Andrew, University of Nevada-Reno
- Thursday, December 11 – Emerald Ash Borer in the West, Chloe Rice, Montana State University and Dr. Clif Sadof, Purdue University, for a 2-hour workshop (12 noon – 2 pm MT)
October 4th Invasive Insects and Winter Garden Preparation Workshop in Billings
Yellowstone County MSU Extension is hosting a half-day workshop on October 4th (Saturday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the 4-H building @ Metrapark.
Chloe Rice (MSU Arthropod Diagnostician) and Francisco Gamboa Herrera (Yellowstone
County MSU Extension Agriculture Agent) will be presenting on the identification and
management of invasive insects and the best practices for preparing your garden for
winter.
The workshop is open to the public and is FREE of charge.
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: 4-H building @ Metrapark (308 6th Ave N), Billings, MT 59101
This is a MDA approved training. Applicants may earn 2-3 credits depending on licensing
category.
For questions or additional information contact the Yellowstone County MSU Extension
office at 406-256-2828.
October 6th Emerald Ash Borer Workshop in Eastern Montana
Join Chloe Rice (MSU Extension Insect Diagnostician) on Monday, October 6th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the Knowlton Community Hall for a free workshop on the emerald ash borer (EAB).
EAB is a destructive pest which has already killed millions of ash trees in other
states but has not yet been detected in Montana. During this workshop, you will learn
how to inspect ash trees for damage, what EAB looks like, how to prevent its spread,
and what to do if you find them. Specimens of the beetle and look-alike insects will
be available to look at.
The talk is open to the public and is FREE of charge.
When: Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Knowlton Community Hall, 1533 Road 403, Ismay, Montana
For questions or additional information contact the Custer County MSU Extension office
at 406-874-3370.
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
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Recent Highlights
MSU Extension Publications
Find MontGuides, books, magazines, calendars, and more in the Extension store. Recent highlights include: