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Factories Up and Running with Good Beet Supply

Published August 23, 2024

The sugarbeet pre-pile harvest is going well despite the recent rain. “We’re good as far as how things are going and the beet supply that we need,” said Travis Pederson, agronomy manager for American Crystal Company in East Grand Forks…

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Another Big Beet Crop

Published August 14, 2024

American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings is happy with what he's seeing with the beet crop. "We've been taking some sample pulls and they are looking very good. They're some of the largest we've ever had for this…

Optimism for the Beet Crop

Published August 14, 2024

The American Crystal Sugar Company pre-pile season is underway. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Brent Baldwin is optimistic about the crop. "Crops look good; they're predicting a nice crop," said Baldwin. "I think the beets are generally in that…

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Beet Crop in Great Condition

Published June 2, 2024

The sugarbeet crop in North Dakota and Minnesota has some of the highest USDA crop condition ratings ever. American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings points to an early start and plentiful moisture. "I think we've had a lot of…

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MT Beet Plant, Equipment Up for Bids

Published May 7, 2024

The Sidney Sugars facility at Sidney, Montana is being sold by auction. The sugarbeet processing plant is owned by American Crystal Sugar Company and shut down over a year ago. Sealed bids are due by June 26.

Prepping for Planting Season

Published April 10, 2024

Sugarbeet planting has begun. American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings emphasizes the importance of preparation. "Double-check your varieties, look at their disease tolerance, the packaging they have for those traits and make sure you're placing them on the…

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Beet Stock Values

Published March 3, 2024

American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock activity remains slow. According to Acres & Shares owner Jayson Menke, there was just one sale for 20 shares last week at $5,750. Menke says demand remains strong with bids as high as $5,800…

Beet Stock Values

Published January 20, 2024

According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, American Sugar Company beet stock continued to trade at $5,400 per share last week. Menke said 230 shares were brokered at that price.

Pick Up the Torch and Advocate

Published December 11, 2023

During a grower panel at the American Crystal Sugar Company Annual Meeting, Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren emphasized the importance of growers showing up in Washington, D.C. "We've had to continue to keep sending people out to tell our story…

A Record Year for American Crystal Sugar Company

Published December 11, 2023

American Crystal Sugar Company celebrated its 50th anniversary at its annual meeting in Fargo. ACSC CEO Tom Astrup also reflected on the 2023 crop year. “From a crop standpoint, it was really a record year.” This year’s average yield of…

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Factories Up and Running with Good Beet Supply

Another Big Beet Crop

Optimism for the Beet Crop

Beet Crop in Great Condition

MT Beet Plant, Equipment Up for Bids

Prepping for Planting Season

Beet Stock Values

Beet Stock Values

Pick Up the Torch and Advocate

A Record Year for American Crystal Sugar Company

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