Grasshopper Management and Sign-up for Ranchers

A Grasshopper management seminar and sign-up program will take place on February 13, at 1:00 at the Ag Center in Fort Benton. The 2023-2024 forecast map shows Chouteau County in the worst classification for potential grasshopper damage. Erik Norderud and Gary Adams from USDA-APHIS will be presenting at the event.

Gary Adams, Montana’s State Plant Health Director, who has more than 35 years with APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine office in Montana will be discussing grasshopper management options in rangeland, available treatments, and their limitations. Gary and Erik will also cover the USDA Rangeland Grasshopper Suppression Program and private cost share options. A Sign up for the program will take place following the presentations.

Montana State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Montana Counties Cooperating MSU Extension is an equal opportunity/affirmative action provider of educational outreach.