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DCCD Presents: Weed Biocontrol in Montana and Rangeland Grasshoppers - danielscountyleader_20260219_daniels_county_leader_02-19-2026_05_art_4.xml

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DCCD Presents: Weed Biocontrol in Montana and Rangeland Grasshoppers March 3, 2026 Meeting will start promptly at 1pm and last until approximately 4pm at the Nemont Friendship Room. Refreshments will be provided. APPLICATOR POINTS WILL BE AVALIBLE Weed Biocontrol in Montana Rangeland Grasshoppers Presentation by Megan Maggio, with Montana Biocontrol Project. Presentation by Erik Norderud, Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist for USDA APHIS PPQ This presentation will cover basic biology of rangeland grasshoppers and an overview of USDA APHIS PPQ’s Rangeland Grasshopper & Mormon Cricket Treatment Program. This presentation will introduce the fundamentals of weed biocontrol— covering essential background concepts, guiding principles, safety considerations, and how biocontrol can be utilized in Montana. ****************************************************************************************** Credits Awarded: 30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control - 2 credits. 39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control - 2 credits. 55 - Regulatory Weed - 2 credits. 37 - Right of Way Pest Control - 2 credits. 10 - Dealer - 2 credits. 60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control - 2 credits. Nemont Frendship Room: 720 2nd Ave West, Scobey, MT 59263t
danielscountyleader_20260219_daniels_county_leader_02-19-2026_05_art_4.xml
DCCD Presents: Weed Biocontrol in Montana and Rangeland Grasshoppers March 3, 2026 Meeting will start promptly at 1pm and last until approximately 4pm at the Nemont Friendship Room. Refreshments will be provided. APPLICATOR POINTS WILL BE AVALIBLE Weed Biocontrol in Montana Rangeland Grasshoppers Presentation by Megan Maggio, with Montana Biocontrol Project. Presentation by Erik Norderud, Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist for USDA APHIS PPQ This presentation will cover basic biology of rangeland grasshoppers and an overview of USDA APHIS PPQ’s Rangeland Grasshopper & Mormon Cricket Treatment Program. This presentation will introduce the fundamentals of weed biocontrol— covering essential background concepts, guiding principles, safety considerations, and how biocontrol can be utilized in Montana. ****************************************************************************************** Credits Awarded: 30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control - 2 credits. 39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control - 2 credits. 55 - Regulatory Weed - 2 credits. 37 - Right of Way Pest Control - 2 credits. 10 - Dealer - 2 credits. 60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control - 2 credits. Nemont Frendship Room: 720 2nd Ave West, Scobey, MT 59263t