Articles tagged under: American Sugarbeet Growers Association

Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Published January 28, 2026

American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson discussed the challenges facing the U.S. sugar market during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting. “We’ve got ample supplies coming into 2026, with a lot of refined cane…
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Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Published January 28, 2026

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association gathered this past week for its annual meeting. The industry is facing economic pressure from sugar imports, flat demand and the use of GLP-1 medications. “We’ve got to get this industry back where it’s not…
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Rockstad Reflects on ASGA Leadership

Published January 27, 2026

Outgoing American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says growers remain focused on collaboration and optimism despite difficult market conditions. "It certainly is tough times, but I don’t see anybody in this crowd or across agriculture who’s giving up.” Rockstad…
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Baldwin Elected ASGA Vice President

Published January 27, 2026

St. Thomas, North Dakota farmer Brent Baldwin says he is ready to get to work after being elected vice president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Baldwin was elected during the ASGA annual meeting in Indian Wells, California. “I’m ready…
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SMBSC Beet Growers Face Perfect Storm

Published January 27, 2026

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Board Chairman Nate Hultgren says a combination of disease pressure, excess moisture, and weak sugar prices made 2025 one of the most difficult years growers have faced. Speaking at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual…
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Financial Stress Conditions Vary

Published January 27, 2026

Challenges are seen in the ag economy, but Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert says not all producers are facing the same level of stress. “It’s not all doom and gloom, every situation is different," said Seyfert. "It…
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A More Somber Mood

Published January 27, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Darren Hoyme says the mood at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting was noticeably more somber. “Whether you’re from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, we’re all in the same boat; the cost increases and…
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Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Sugar Industry

Published January 26, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is concerned about the severe financial strain in the industry. “Our costs on farm have exploded and what we're getting paid for our sugar has ultimately decreased." Weber said oversupply…
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