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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…

A Unified Front

Published February 6, 2019

The sugar lobby is highly regarded in political circles for its ability to influence policy. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Neil Rockstad believes farmers work together, which is a reason for their success. "If we have differences…

Farm Bill and Trade Issues to be Addressed at Sugar Meeting

Published February 3, 2019

This American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting is being held in the Arizona dessert, but the attention is squarely on what is happening in Washington, D.C. Euclid, Minnesota farmer Paul Rutherford, who is a board member with the Red River…

Biotech Labeling Positive for Consumers and Farmers

Published December 27, 2018

USDA has released the final text of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, commonly referred to as the biotech labeling rule. The standard will require food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to disclose bioengineered foods to consumers. American Sugarbeet Growers…

ASGA Seeks Farm Bill Action

Published November 12, 2018

When Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week for the lame duck session, the ‘to do’ list includes taxes and appropriations. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart also expects action on the farm bill. "There is no…

A Sense of Urgency for Farm Bill

Published August 8, 2018

American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice-President Luther Markwart says congressional staff are working on the upcoming farm bill. "They're going to work hard so they can get a lot of maybe some of the small things resolved. And then, when the…

Articles tagged under: American Sugarbeet Growers Association

American Sugarbeet Growers Association to Hold Virtual Meeting

Sugarbeet Industry: Peterson Election Loss Impacts All Ag

MN Sugarbeet Growers Optimistic for 2020

Sugarbeet Industry Seeks Crop Insurance Changes

A Unified Front

Farm Bill and Trade Issues to be Addressed at Sugar Meeting

Biotech Labeling Positive for Consumers and Farmers

ASGA Seeks Farm Bill Action

A Sense of Urgency for Farm Bill

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