Betaseed Regional Sales Manager Lynn Dusek is optimistic about the crop. “We’re reaching the tail-end of the pre-pile operations and the beet crop looks really good. September has been a blessing. The crop has put on more tons and we’ve seen some exciting sugar (content) gains in the last couple weeks in the Valley.” Sugarbeet growers are still fighting Cercospora Leaf Spot. In the southern Red River Valley, seven sprays have become commonplace. “Growers are having to tank mix multiple modes of action to get control over this tough pest; (there’s been) multiple sprays and increased costs going into the crop.”
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