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Crop Pest Update

In the latest Crop Pest Update, Manitoba Agriculture says some foliar insecticide applications for flea beetles in canola continued over the past week, although this seems to be coming to an end.
 
Cutworm control continues, but is also decreasing.
 
Grasshopper nymphs are present in high levels in some areas. Control around field edges has begun and some full fields have been sprayed for grasshoppers.
 
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CEOs of the Industry – International Edition Michael Agerley | Partner, IQinAbox

Video: CEOs of the Industry – International Edition Michael Agerley | Partner, IQinAbox

In this CEOs of the Industry – International Edition, we sit down with Michael Agerley, Partner at IQinAbox, to explore how data is reshaping the future of pig production.

After more than 20 years as a veterinarian, Michael shares his unique perspective on the shift from hands-on animal care to data-driven decision making across the pork value chain.

We dive into:

• How better data is improving real on-farm decisions

• The biggest opportunities still untapped in pig production

• How Europe is leading (and where it’s still lagging) in tech adoption

• The role of AI and smart systems in the next 5–10 years

• Why trust, leadership, and practical application matter more than ever

This conversation bridges veterinary insight, technology, and real-world farming, offering a clear look at where the industry is headed—and what it will take to get there.