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
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.
September 10th, 2026, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series Presents Composting Hot and Cold
Join Dr. Heidi Kratsch for a Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar on composting.
When: Thursday, April 16, 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Registration: FREE but required. Register here.
Composting is a well-known method for recycling organic matter into a potent fertilizer
that can enrich the soil for your garden plants. But, let's face it, composting in
dry climates is hard. You will learn three composting methods and how to adapt them
for the West.
Speaker: Dr. Heidi Kratsch earned her PhD from Iowa State University, where she specialized in woody plant stress and plant-microbe interactions. She has 20 years' experience educating green industry professionals, master gardeners and the public on sustainable landscaping practices. She is particularly interested in how beneficial soil microbes can increase plant stress resilience and how composting can enhance the microbial health of our soils.
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: