Articles tagged under: American Sugarbeet Growers Association
No Chlorpyrifos Means Root Maggots Will Be Harder to Control
Published October 21, 2021
More than 80 agriculture groups filed formal objections to the EPA’s rule to revoke all tolerances of chlorpyrifos. By objecting to these changes, the EPA Administrator must respond. "At a moment's notice, it seems like EPA wants to pull the…Sugarbeet Growers Consider Climate Risks to Agriculture
Published February 8, 2021
During the American Sugarbeet Growers Association's annual meeting, attendees considered how climate risks impact agriculture’s future. "This is about understanding the evidence in front of us, the observations we have and putting the pieces together," said Bill Hohenstein, director, USDA…Younggren Touts ASGA Successes
Published February 4, 2021
Despite the headwinds of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren said the organization accomplished great things this past year. "We have a new five-year suspension agreement with Mexico; we defeated anti-sugar amendments in Congress and we…Peterson Does Not Expect the Dems to Retain the Majority
Published February 2, 2021
While not in office, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson plans to stay involved in farm policy issues. In his address to the American Sugarbeet Growers Association virtual annual meeting. Peterson voiced concern about the current ag committee. "I…Ag Policy, Trade and Climate Change a Focus at ASGA Annual Meet
Published February 2, 2021
American Sugarbeet Growers Association board member and Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Chair Pat Freese is looking forward to hearing the policy and trade discussions at the ASGA virtual annual meeting. "With the new administration coming in we want to get some…American Sugarbeet Growers Association to Hold Virtual Meeting
Published January 28, 2021
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association will have a virtual annual meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. The event will feature key congressional lawmakers like Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Attendees will also hear from…Sugarbeet Industry: Peterson Election Loss Impacts All Ag
Published November 4, 2020
The sugarbeet industry is disappointed in the results in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart said it’s not just Minnesota farmers hurt by the loss of House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson. "Peterson's influence…MN Sugarbeet Growers Optimistic for 2020
Published March 30, 2020
Despite the challenges of 2018 and 2019, sugarbeet growers are showing some optimism about the upcoming planting season. Raymond, Minnesota farmer and American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Nate Hultgren says there are some shares changing hands in the Southern…Sugarbeet Industry Seeks Crop Insurance Changes
Published November 21, 2019
Wet weather impacted sugarbeet harvest across the country. That's why American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice-President and General Counsel Scott Herndon says crop insurance is crucial to growers this year. "We have a good working relationship with the Risk Management Agency…