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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…

Razor Thin Margins in Congress

Published November 21, 2023

The Republicans have 222 seats in Congress, while the Democrats have 213. In the Senate, there is a 50-50 split. A shift in just a few seats in either chamber next year would change party control. will determine which party…

Attack on Sugar Avoided

Published October 2, 2023

Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry had an amendment prepared that would have eliminated the sugar loan program for sugarbeets and sugar cane. The sugar industry responded with a full-court press lobbying effort and the amendment was ultimately not brought up during…

Articles tagged under: American Sugarbeet Growers Association

Rockstad Takes Over as ASGA President

Time Becomes a Farm Bill Concern

Politics Will Likely Hinder Farm Bill Process

Clorpyrifos Drama Continues

Translating Sugarbeet Science

Chlorpyrifos Concerns Remain

Ag Leaders Respond to EPA Action

ASGA Adds VP of Science and Innovation

Razor Thin Margins in Congress

Attack on Sugar Avoided

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