Warmer and drier conditions caused American Crystal Sugar Company to start their full harvest earlier than usual. General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the cooperative expects a decent sugarbeet harvest. “At pre-pile, we were surprised sugars were less than normal, but in the last few weeks, we’ve seen a rebound and growth in sugar content. We’re expecting an average crop in the 28 to 29 ton range,” says Hastings. “We definitely had the summer heat to push the crop.” Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad says field conditions are much better than this time last year. “We are actually driving around without getting mud on the tires or in the lifter and I’ll take that any day,” adds Rockstad. “I think we’ll be harvesting an above-average crop.”
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