Extension Ag Winter Series Next Week

By PR Extension Office

The annual Extension Ag Winter Series will be held on Wednesday, January 27th, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph.

The program will be held at the Broadus Community Center beginning at 1:00 p.m. Three pesticide applicator credits are available for attending the program, said Rumph. COVID-19 safety guidelines will apply.

“The order of the topics has been changed,” said Rumph. The program on Grasshopper Management will be the last topic covered and begin at approximately 3:00 p.m.

The first speaker, Dr. Megan Van Emon, MSU Beef Specialist, will discuss parasite and pest management for cattle. Following her presentation, Mike Schuldt, Custer County Extension Agent, will cover alfalfa weevil control and managing risk in annual cereal forages.

Rumph will conclude the program with information about the biology and control of grasshoppers and provide an update on the APHIS rangeland grasshopper suppression program.

There is an opportunity to “attend” the Ag Winter Series virtually. A four hour program will be offered on Thursday, January 28th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. from a site in Miles City. 4 applicator credits are available and an additional speaker, Eric Miller, Garfield Extension Agent, will discuss cheatgrass management. To attend virtually, please go to https://powderriver.msuextension.org. Participants will need to have their applicator license ready to submit and attendance will be taken throughout the program. If you have questions, please call the Powder River Extension Office at 436-2424 or email powderriver@montana. edu for more information.