Montana State University Extension to host winter ag series in southeastern Montana Jan. 19-23

Bozeman - Montana State University Extension will host a winter ag series in southeastern Montana from Jan. 19-23.

The Southeast Montana MSU Extension Winter Ag Series includes events in Baker, Broadus, Circle, Ekalaka, Forsyth, Glendive, Jordan, Miles City, Terry and Wibaux.

Topics and speakers will vary by location; topics include crops, weed identification, vertebrate pest management, pesticide storage and private pesticide applicator license updates. One of the tour's featured speakers is MSU Extension agronomy specialist Eeusha Nafi, who will discuss a potential new perennial cereal crop for Montana.

Private, commercial and governmental pesticide applicator credits will be available for participants.

There is no fee for the program, although some sites may charge for a meal. Registration is not required but is appreciated by contacting the corresponding Extension offices.

Dates, locations and phone numbers to call with questions regarding the Southeast Montana MSU Extension Winter Ag Series are listed below:

Monday, Jan. 19

• Jordan: Noon, County meeting room at the Garfield County Library, 208 Main St. Contact Garfield County Extension at 406-557-2770.
• Circle: 3 p.m., Vet's Club, 100 Main St. Contact McCone County Extension at 406-485-2605.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• Broadus: 10 a.m., Community Center, 223 S. Wilbur Ave. Contact Powder River County Extension at 406-436-2424.
• Ekalaka: 3:15 p.m., Carter County Fairgrounds event center, 209 W. Speelman St. Contact Carter County Extension at 406-775-6305.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• Baker: 9 a.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, 3440 Montana Highway 7 S. Contact Fallon County Extension at 406-778-7110.
• Wibaux: 2:30 p.m., Wibaux County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, 7901 Montana Highway 7. Contact Wibaux County Extension at 406-796-2486.

Thursday, Jan. 22

• Glendive: 9 a.m., Yellowstone River Inn, 1903 N. Merrill Ave. Contact Dawson County Extension at 406-377-4277.
• Terry: 2 p.m., American Legion, 112 Logan Ave. Contact Prairie County Extension at 406-635-2121.

Friday, Jan. 23

• Miles City: 11 a.m., BLM Miles City Field Office meeting room, 111 Garryowen Road. Contact Custer County Extension at 406-874-3370.
• Forsyth: 2:30 p.m. Rosebud County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, 513 N. 16th Ave. Contact Rosebud-Treasure County Extension at 406-346-7320.