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Registration open for Alberta Open Farm Days hosts

Registration is now open for any operations that want to be host farms for the 2023 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days.

The annual event where people can go to host farms and see how they operate and, maybe, sample some goodies goes Aug. 19 and 20.

Open Farm Days CEO Tim Carson says there has already been what he calls ‘tremendous interest.’

“One of the great parts about being involved or registering now is the access to all of the education and training programs that we have available that run monthly right up until the end of June.”

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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