Black soldier fly larvae a few days from processing size.

VIDEO: Lord of the flies: The promise of sustainable protein in fly larvae

Danish firm sees enormous potential in black soldier fly larvae for feed and oil

A mass of writhing maggots feasting on decomposing organic matter isn’t the most appetizing mental image. In fact, for most people, the role of the fly in the circle of life is probably best not thought of while eating. But for one Danish firm, the black soldier fly belongs in the food system and is






July 15 to 31: Is your water helping or hurting your tank mix?

At the 2022 Crop Diagnostic School, Kim Brown-Livingston with Manitoba Agriculture stressed the importance of testing your water supply before mixing herbicides, how some elements in water can shut down glyphosate's ability to kill weeds, and what steps you can take to correct issues in your water supply should you find them.


Bodee Klassen (riding Wayway), tries his hand against the clock at the Miami Fair and Rodeo June 25.

VIDEO: Back in the saddle: The return of the small-town fair

Ag societies across the province are breathing a sigh of relief with the return of their flagship fairs, rodeos and livestock shows

The atmosphere at the fairgrounds in Miami, Man., June 25 was familiar to any rural kid — but it’s been in short supply for the last two years. In front of the community hall, overflow parking spilled onto the grass. Livestock trailers dominated the back half of the grounds. Off to the side, a woman


Photo: Greg Berg

PGRs, cereal crop staging and seeding rates

Plant growth regulators are becoming more common for cereal crop growers to help avoid problems such as lodging. In this video from the 2022 Crop Diagnostic School, Anne Kirk with Manitoba Agriculture talks about the ideal timing to apply a PGR, shows how to cut into a wheat stem to determine its growth stage, and



July 1 to 15: TriMax drill system

Targeting maximum fertility with three chutes and precision seed placement, Bourgault's test-farm manager Jeff Strukoff explains the agronomy behind the company’s new TriMax drill system. Western Producer Editor Mike Raine chats with Bourgault's Jeff Strukoff about the technology behind the company's agronomy.


VIDEO: Blown away

VIDEO: Blown away

High wind speeds are the latest issue Manitoba farmers are facing

Manitoba crops are facing one of their toughest springs yet, and the latest challenge has been extreme wind. With speeds approaching 80 kilometres an hour in some locations, farmers fear their tender crops may face damage from fierce winds. After a late spring, excess moisture and other challenges, it’s not what they needed to see.