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Crop Pest Update

Armyworms and grasshoppers continue to be the biggest insects concern on crops in Manitoba.
 
Scouting for diamondback moth continues, with just one report of spraying for diamondback moth.
 
Spraying for goosefoot groundling moth and a stem borer maggot has been reported from quinoa.
 
Green cloverworm has been found on soybeans in eastern Manitoba, but not at levels that would be economical.
 
Pupal clusters of Cotesia, a parasitoid of armyworms and other caterpillars, have been reported to be quite abundant in some of the fields that had armyworms.
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Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

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Identifying challenges in swine production and turning them into solutions through research and team development is the focus of this episode. Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics shares insights on herd health, biosecurity and trial work to improve pig performance. She also discusses her team’s research philosophy, how they evaluate rate of investment and how they gather feedback from employees to address challenges and maintain herd health across all phases of production. Dr. Carlos Roudergue of Country View Family Farms discusses the growing complexity of swine production, especially as technology increases and employee interaction decreases. He also shares how their workforce is shifting toward more specialized roles to support herd health and efficiency.