Mineral County MSU Extension Office

07/18/2026

Heat Stress in Trees – Leaf Scorch
Leaf scorch is one indicator of heat stress due to adverse environmental conditions. Prolonged periods of excessive heat can cause many trees and shrubs to develop dry, brown leaf margins.
Scorch usually appears as brown, necrotic areas on the leaf margins. It moves from the leaf tip downward and from the margins inward. Scorch can cause leaves to turn dark brown to black and fall off prematurely.
Leaf scorch is irreversible; however, proper water management may help the plant recover. To prevent scorch, water deeply to ensure that the water is penetrating the soil. Mulching, around 3-4 inches, will also help conserve soil moisture and regulate temperature.
For more information:
https://www.montana.edu/extension/Full_HTML_Pubs/a-guide-to-pests-problems-and-identification-of-ornamental-shrubs-and-trees-in-montana/index.html
https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2022/06/keeping-plants-happy-through-heat-waves.html
Photo: Chance Noffsinger

07/10/2026

07/09/2026

It’s officially fair season in Montana! Behind every blue ribbon is a story of hard work, early mornings, and unwavering commitment.

Our 4-H kids have spent months raising and caring for their animals, and it’s almost time for the big auction! 🐖🐑🐄Join us to support the next generation of agriculture leaders, invest in local youth, and fill your freezer with high-quality, locally raised meat.

Register Today!

📅 Date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 1 p.m.
📍 Location: Mineral County Fairgrounds, Superior, MT

07/07/2026

Thank you for the extreme interest in this webinar. Somehow, I believe a bot got ahold of this post and for some reason, we ALL got a question asking if we sprayed, and it was continuing, so I have deleted the original post and I am disregarding messages asking for the link. The link that was sent out is no longer valid. I apologize for the inconvenience.

We will open registration for this webinar on July 20 at www.mtweed.org
We do plan to record it and have a replay option. I will not be responding to messages asking for a link. Thank you for your understanding.

07/07/2026

05/23/2026

Big congratulations to our 4-H graduates! 🎓🍀Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have truly paid off. From project meetings to fairs and everything in between, you’ve grown into confident, capable leaders ready for what’s next. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. Whether you are a current member or alumni. Once 4-H, always 4-H 💚

05/10/2026

Reserve your spot today!

04/30/2026

Our main phone line is currently down due to maintenance.

If you need to reach the Mineral County Extension Office, please call us at 406-822-3546

Thank you,

Jasmine

04/22/2026

A 4-H project is so much more than a fair entry, a project is anything that a member does that is related to the topic that the project is based on. A 4-H project is an area of interest that youth choose to explore during the 4-H year. Projects allow youth to study and investigate a topic that they would like to know more about or are passionate about. Projects foster the learn-by-doing concept that 4-H was designed around over 100 years ago. All 4-H projects have five components: Learning Experiences, Citizenship, Leadership, Exhibition and Record Keeping.

04/20/2026

Senior Emma Gillette's 4-H Swine Clinic followed up today's weigh-in.