Judith Basin Crop and Pest Update

Program Number:

2006221

Program Date:

3/14/2006

Private Credits:

2

Program Location:

Hobson Senior Center, Hobson, Montana

Program Contact:

(406) 566-2277

Remarks:

Agenda:

11:00 -11:45 AM Sawfly Management; Dave Weaver, MSU Entomologist ­ Dave is

MSU’s lead sawfly researcher and will cover sawfly management strategies like crop

rotation, solid stem grain varieties, chemical control, trap strips, and any new research

11:45 AM -12:15 PM Hessian Fly Management; Judee Wargo, Chouteau County

Extension ­ Hessian fly damage is present in Judith Basin County. Judee is a trained

entomologist and will teach about recognizing Hessian fly infestations, crop damage, and

Hessian fly management strategies

12:15 - 12:45 PM Chili and Cornbread Lunch; Judith Basin Extension

12:45 - 1:20 PM Weed Control in Cropland; Fabian Menalled, MSU Cropland Weed

Specialist ­ New cropland chemicals, what looks promising. Control of yellow alyssum in

crop and hay ground. Avoiding herbicide resistance in weeds

1:20 - 1:50 PM Spring Grain Variety Performance; Dave Wichman, CARC ­ Dave will

discuss spring wheat and barley varieties and update us on awnless forage winter wheat

1:50 - 2:15 PM Drill Box Survey Results; Wes Gibbs, Judith Basin Extension Agent ­

Learn the results of a random sample of spring grain planted last year across the Judith

Basin,

Wrap up

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Questions? Montana Pesticide Education Program, PO Box 172900, Bozeman, MT 59717-2900

(406) 994-5690 or wlanier@montana.edu

Friday, February 17, 2006

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