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DFO Board Election Results 2024

At Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) regular board meeting held on Sept. 25, 2024, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 760, as amended, made under the Milk Act, the Board approved the elections by acclamation as follows:

Bart Rijke, Board member for Region 1;
Don Gordon, Board member for Region 5;
Vicky Morrison, Board member for Region 9.

Each will serve for a four-year term commencing Jan. 16, 2025, immediately following the adjournment of DFO’s annual general meeting.

Please note, the board election results will also be shared with local ag media. If you receive any media inquiries, please direct the outlet to contact DFO through

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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