Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association (MUCFA) 

Montana Urban Tree Summit

November 4, 2026

Billings, MT

Join MUCFA on November 4 at the Billings Public Library for a full day of great tree talks from leading experts. The topic of the summit will be tree diversification and what we can do to make a difference. There will be presentations such as "Montana Tree Species from A to Z" "Rarely Seen Trees That Could Help Diversity the Tree Species Pallet in Montana" "Right Tree, Right Place" "Montana Tree Species By the Numbers" and more...

Registration Link

ISA-RMC Pesticide Applicators Workshop

Mark your calendars for the Annual Pesticide Applicators Workshop! Registration information will be on the ISA-RMC website.

ISA-RMC Website

MSU Extension Pesticide Education Fall Webinar Series

November 5 - December 10, 2026

Virtual

The MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program is offering a fall webinar series covering pesticide and pest management topics relevant to Montana pesticide applicators, agricultural producers, homeowners, and landowners. The series includes four one-hour webinars held November 5 to December 10. All webinars are free and are approved for pesticide license credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits.

Webinar Topics

Precision Weed Management in Montana
November 5, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Dr. Ricardo Pinto, MSU Extension Precision Agriculture Specialist

Precision agriculture technologies are rapidly changing how we manage pests, offering new ways to control weeds while cutting input costs. This webinar will cover the latest advances in precision technology specifically for weed management, including real-time targeted spray systems and drone applications. We will discuss how these tools directly apply to Montana farms, their effectiveness on hard-to-kill weeds, and the real-world return on investment (ROI) and margins producers can expect when moving away from traditional blanket applications. We will also share firsthand data and field results from current MSU precision agriculture research trials.

Management Options for Herbicide Resistant Kochia
November 19, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist

Kochia has become increasingly difficult to control in Montana due to the spread of herbicide-resistant populations. This webinar will provide an overview of herbicide-resistant kochia, including how resistance develops, the current status of resistance in Montana, and the challenges it creates for crop and land managers.

Aquatic Plant Management in Montana: Regulations, IPM and Key Species
December 3, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Thomas Woolf and Craig McLane, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
Amy Bowser, MSU Extension

Effective aquatic plant management requires an understanding of the species present, available management options, and applicable regulations. This webinar will provide an overview of aquatic plant management in Montana, including key invasive and nuisance species, integrated pest management (IPM) principles, and regulatory considerations.

Basics of Non-Soil Fumigation for Montana Private Applicators
December 10, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist

Non-soil fumigants are used to manage pests in a variety of agricultural settings including burrowing rodents and insect management in grain bins, but their safe and effective use requires specialized knowledge and training. This webinar will provide an introduction to non-soil fumigation, including common uses, application considerations, safety requirements, and regulatory responsibilities for Montana private applicators.

Registration and Additional Information

To register for the webinar series or for more information on credits offered and details on using WebEx please visit the webinar series event webpage. Registered participants will receive instructions for accessing the webinars. For further inquiries regarding this event please contact Amy Bowser, (406) 994-5178 or amy.bowser@montana.edu.

What's Bugging You?

New York State IPM Program

This monthly series explores topics to help you use integrated pest management to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. Each month, speakers will share practical information about how you can use IPM. Advanced registration is required. Dates and topics below.

• January 2: Stratifying native perennial wildflower seeds | 2025 Year in Review
• February 6: The value of insects | Feeding Friendly Insects: cut stems
• March 6: Here come the Jorō spiders! | Lookout for termite swarms
• April 3: Mole control | Feeding Friendly Insects: delay garden cleanup
• May 1: Jumping worm management | Feeding Friendly Insects: look for seedlings
• June 5: Protecting pollinators in urban areas | Say NO! to bug zappers
• July 3: Cicadas & cicada-killer wasps | Feeding Friendly Insects: weed management (pre-recorded video only)
• August 7: Managing Spotted Lanternfly at Home
• September 4: Mosquitoes are still active | Is that a bee?
• October 2: Fall clean-up for your flower and vegetable beds | Leaf piles and ticks
• November 6: Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol Update
• December 4: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Biocontrol Update

Registration: Free, but required. Register here.

Spokane Inland Tree Conference

January 7-8, 2027

Spokane, WA

Join arborists, foresters, tree care professionals, and forest landowners for two days of practical education, expert perspectives, and connections that support healthier trees and better management decisions. More information can be found at the link below:

Sign up here

ProGreen EXPO

January 26-28, 2027

Denver, CO

More than 5,000 green industry professionals gather every year in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees, and discover the latest information for the upcoming season.

Check their website for details. 

Association of Montana Turf, Ornamental, and Pest Professionals (AMTOPP) Annual Conference

January 26-29, 2027

Fairmont, MT

Conference and trade show, held at Fairmont Hot Springs near Butte, MT. Pre-conference workshop: First Aid, CPR, Electrical Hazard, and ISA exam. 

Check their website for details. 

Think Trees New Mexico: Sustainable Practices for Tree Ecosystems

February 11-12, 2027

Albuquerque, NM

Urban tree care conference. Check their website for details. 

Montana Trails, Recreation, and Parks Association Annual Conference

April 12-15, 2027

Kalispell, MT

Urban forestry tracks and Parks Maintenance tracks. Check the MTRPA website for details. 

TRAQ 3.0

April 14-16, 2027

Kalispell, MT

Rich Hauer instructor. Watch the ISA-RMC website for updates. 

Wyoming Tree Academy

September, 2027

Watch the ISA-RMC website for updates.