MonDak Cropping Seminar Scheduled for February 24

Event to feature presentations on pest management, soil acidity, and precision agriculture

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Montana State University Extension Agents in the northeast region are planning the MonDak Cropping Seminar, formerly known as MonDak Pulse Day, for Tuesday, February 24, in Wolf Point. The event will feature a range of topics and speakers covering insect pest management, soil acidity, pulse crop disease and pest surveys, drone technology for precision agriculture, and invasive weed detection and control.

Why it matters

The MonDak Cropping Seminar provides valuable educational and networking opportunities for farmers and agricultural professionals in northeastern Montana, addressing key issues and innovations that impact crop production in the region.

The details

The seminar will be held at the Sherman Inn in Wolf Point, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and a $20 registration fee that includes lunch. Attendees can earn up to 4 pesticide applicator recertification credits in various categories. The program will feature presentations from MSU Extension specialists, NDSU researchers, and the Montana Department of Agriculture on topics such as early-season insect pests, soil acidity management, pulse crop disease surveys, drone technology for precision agriculture, and invasive weed detection and control.

  • The MonDak Cropping Seminar will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • Registration begins at 9 a.m. on the day of the event.

The players

Tiziana Oppedisano

Assistant professor and Extension agronomic entomologist at Montana State University.

Chris Augustin

Director of the NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center.

Frankie Crutcher

Associate professor of Plant Pathology at the Eastern Agricultural Research Center in Sidney.

Ricardo Pinto

Assistant professor and precision agriculture specialist at Montana State University's Northern Ag Research Center.

Josh Wagoner

Montana Department of Agriculture's Early Detection, Rapid Response coordinator.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

The MonDak Cropping Seminar provides a valuable opportunity for farmers and agricultural professionals in northeastern Montana to learn about the latest research, technologies, and best practices for managing pests, improving soil health, and enhancing crop production in the region.