Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is pleased with the results seen with the pre-pile sugarbeet campaign. Dry early season conditions may have been beneficial for root structure. Disease pressures have also been relatively low. “I attribute it to grower agronomics and genetics,” said Weber. “This crop has been able to be pushed and it’s been fun to see it in action.” Weber also points out that many sugarbeet growers are looking for harvest labor this season. “Napkin math tells us that we need 7,000 to 10,000 (workers) come October 1 at American Crystal alone to help get this crop in.” Those interested who are willing to learn and be safe can find available harvest jobs at sugarbeetjobs.com. Listen to the full interview with Harrison Weber here.
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