Articles tagged under: American Crystal Sugar Company

The Farm Bill’s Sweet Potential

Published December 7, 2018

Sugarbeet growers are eager for a farm bill. American Crystal Sugar Company Vice-President of Government Affairs Kevin Price says there is potential for a slight increase of one cent per pound in the loan rate for sugar. "The loan program…
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More Discussion Ahead on Sidney, MT Sugarbeet Plant Spin-Off

Published December 7, 2018

Addressing stakeholders during the annual meeting, American Crystal Sugar Company board chairman Curt Knutson says there’s more discussion ahead regarding a potential deal between ACSC and the Big Sky Sugar Cooperative. Big Sky intends to take ownership of a Sidney,…
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Cold, Wet Harvest Impacts Sugarbeet Payment Forecast

Published December 7, 2018

The forecasted sugarbeet payment for the 2018 American Crystal Sugar Company crop is $48 per ton with a $4 unit retain. ACSC President and CEO Tom Astrup said it’s a lower payment because of many little reasons and two big…
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Sugarbeet Growers Struggle to Wrap Up Harvest

Published November 2, 2018

It’s been a struggle to get the sugarbeet harvest wrapped up. American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Tyler Grove says cold and wet weather is the nemesis of harvest. "Growers are doing great trying to get on top of the…
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Yields Vary in American Crystal Sugarbeet Pre-Pile

Published September 18, 2018

According to American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Tyler Grove, sugarbeet pre-pile harvest is progressing well. “So far, we’ve come through about 1.5 million tons of beets," says Grove. "We have a variation of yields. The average is at 30.7,…
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Local Farmers Meet with Northey

Published September 14, 2018

A group of local farmers met with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey Tuesday, prior to the Big Iron Farm Show. American Crystal Sugar Company Board Chairman and Fisher, Minnesota farmer Curt Knutson tells RRFN trade is still top-of-mind for farmers, including…
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Red River Biorefinery to Utilize Agricultural Waste

Published August 23, 2018

A groundbreaking celebration for the Red River Biorefinery was held Wednesday in Grand Forks. The new 80,000 square foot facility will convert more than 500,000 metric tons per year of locally sourced agricultural byproducts and feedstocks into biofuels. BioMass Solution…
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Wheat Harvest Wraps Up, On to Sugarbeets

Published August 19, 2018

East Grand Forks, Minnesota farmer Chris Adams finished harvesting wheat Saturday. "I think we lost about 10 bushels off the top end from the heat, but other than that, everything seems to be working pretty well. Quality seems good. I think…
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