MSU Extension Ag Alerts

The Section 18 label for using Esplanade 200SC herbicide to control medusahead and ventenata on rangeland, pastures, and CRP has been renewed through August 1, 2020. The label must be in possession of the user at the time of application, and any use must be reported within 30 days to the Montana Department of Ag using the form at the end of the label. 

The Montana State University (MSU) Pesticide Education Program is offering the Pest Management Tour for pesticide applicators across southwestern Montana, Private Applicator Training (PAT) District 2, from October 7th – 10th. Private applicators within PAT district 2 should ensure they have attained 6 private applicator credits prior to the January 1st, 2020 deadline to avoid losing their private applicator certification. For more information see the full ag alert.  

Ventenata (Ventenata dubia), also called wiregrass, was added to the Montana noxious weed list. Ventenata is a non-native, winter annual grass invading roadsides, rangeland, and pastures.