Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Resources
MSU Extension agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources programs apply university research and resources to help Montana agricultural producers and landowners increase profits, reduce loss, protect our food supply and sustain future resources.
On-site Visits
Rose Malisani will travel to your field, yard, garden, shelterbelt, etc. to help diagnosis diseases, plan shelterbelts, scout fields, and assist in other matters.
Nitrate Testing
Nitrate strip tests are conducted at the office before the crop is harvested. Please bring in multiple samples across the field and bring in the whole plant. Testing takes one to two hours.
Hay Probe
Cascade County Extension has a hay probe producers can borrow to test hay for nitrates, crude protein, TDN, crude fat, etc.
Contact Rose Malisani, MSU Extension-Cascade County Agriculture Agent at (406) 454-6980 or rose.malisani@montana.edu for more information.
Current and Upcoming Webinars and Classes
An Evening in the Garden: A seminar on Montana landscapes, beneficial bugs, eco-friendly gardens, and water-wise plants.
Cascade County Extension will host a free gardening seminar focused on Montana landscapes, beneficial bugs, eco-friendly gardens, and water-wise plants on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Great Falls College MSU, Room 1500. The seminar will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be provided.
Featured speakers include Abi Saeed, MSU Extension Horticulture Associate Specialist, and Sarah Eilers, Montana Master Gardener Coordinator. Both speakers bring decades of horticultural experience and extensive knowledge of Montana’s landscapes, plants, insects, and environmental conditions.
“I am excited to host both Abi and Sarah to Cascade County,” said Rose Malisani, MSU Extension–Cascade County Agent. “Both speakers bring an array of knowledge—from pollinators to trees and shrubs that will benefit gardeners at every level.”
The seminar will highlight practical strategies for gardening in Montana’s unique climate, including supporting beneficial insects, selecting native and drought-tolerant plants, conserving water, and creating environmentally responsible landscapes.
The event is free and open to the public, and gardeners of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Advance registration is requested for meal count.
To register, visit:
https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NO1hzUtUVqnvsa
Contact Rose Malisani at (406) 454-6980 for more information.
