Articles tagged under: American Sugarbeet Growers Association
Beet Growers on Capitol Hill
Published March 4, 2024
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association will be on Capitol Hill for the next two weeks to meet with lawmakers. These farmers will be meeting with lawmakers at a time when Congress is operating under yet another continuing resolution and there’s…Rockstad Takes Over as ASGA President
Published February 6, 2024
Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad will lead the American Sugarbeet Growers Association as its president over the year ahead. “I’m excited about being able to represent the growers.” The fate of the new farm bill remains a question mark. In…Time Becomes a Farm Bill Concern
Published February 5, 2024
Before the farm bill can advance, Congress needs to finish the appropriations process. There are many competing forces. "They're dealing with this border problem, which is a priority; they're off campaigning a lot so they're not in town nearly as…Politics Will Likely Hinder Farm Bill Process
Published February 4, 2024
Kent, Minnesota farmer Pat Freese is a longtime board member for the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Freese does not expect the farm bill to be passed this year. "Unfortunately, ag gets pushed to the back many…Clorpyrifos Drama Continues
Published February 4, 2024
Chlorpyrifos has been an ongoing legal battle. At one point, the EPA took away the farmers’ ability to use this common insecticide on all food crops. The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the EPA rule in November. American Sugarbeet…Translating Sugarbeet Science
Published January 14, 2024
American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President of Science and Innovation Dr. Nicholas Storer was in Fargo during his second week on the job for the Sugarbeet Research and Reporting Session. “I hope to translate some of this amazing science into…Chlorpyrifos Concerns Remain
Published December 24, 2023
American Sugarbeet Growers Association CEO Luther Markwart is pleased with the EPA’s decision to create new guidelines for the use of chlorpyrifos. “Farmers rely on these pesticides to protect crops from destructive pests and maintain important conservation practices,” said Markwart.…Ag Leaders Respond to EPA Action
Published December 20, 2023
In a statement, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Nate Hultgren welcomed the return of chlorpyrifos, but said the EPA decision cannot “undo the economic harm that resulted from its previous revocation.” American Soybean Association director Alan Meadows praised the process…ASGA Adds VP of Science and Innovation
Published December 11, 2023
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association has hired Dr. Nicholas Storer as its vice president of science and innovation. ASGA Vice President Niel Rockstad looks forward to seeing how this new position will advance the industry. “He’ll be based out of…