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MFGA holds Regenerative Agriculture Conference

There's still time to register for the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association's 2023 Regenerative Agriculture Conference.

The event runs November 13th to 15th in Brandon and features international and national speakers, local producer panels, and a tradeshow. 

This year's theme is "Building Your Legacy" and includes a variety of topics.

The conference covers everything from shifting our minds to shape tomorrow,  to connecting soil health and human health, 
pollinators and prairie landscapes, beef and bees, organic dairy operations, as well as the power and potential of regenerative agriculture.

The early bird registration deadline has been extended to Friday, October 6th.

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Do Cold Temps Impact Emerging Corn & Soybeans? | Pioneer Agronomy

Video: Do Cold Temps Impact Emerging Corn & Soybeans? | Pioneer Agronomy

A cold snap swept across west central Minnesota and eastern South Dakota, bringing frost, fog, and temperatures dipping into the 20s—raising urgent questions about early crop damage.

Pioneer Agronomist Eric Rice breaks down what those overnight temperatures could mean for emerged corn and soybeans, how to assess frost injury, and why patience is key before making any replant decisions. Learn the critical differences between corn and soybean growing points, what cosmetic vs. serious damage looks like, and how last week’s high winds may also be influencing what you’re seeing in the field.

Watch for:

• Frost thresholds for early-season crop damage

• Why corn may be more resilient than it looks

• Soybean growth stages and frost susceptibility

• How to evaluate brittle stems and discolored tissue

• Why waiting 4–5 days before assessing stand loss matters

• When to contact your local Pioneer agronomist or sales representative