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Reynolds Fire Department Receives Operation HEAT Funds

Published March 3, 2026

Betaseed has announced the 2026 recipients for the Betaseed: Operation HEAT (Honoring Emergency Action Teams). The program supports volunteer firefighter causes in sugarbeet-specific communities. The pilot program was conducted in the American Crystal and Michigan Sugar regions. For the American…
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Beet Campaign Slowed by Heat, Rain Delays

Published October 17, 2025

Growers are pushing forward with the current sugarbeet campaign. "We're not done yet, that's for sure, we probably have another 25 percent of the crop left to go," said Betaseed Sales Manager John Samdahl. "It's been a battle between the…
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Management Changes Announced at Betaseed

Published July 8, 2025

Betaseed has announced changes to its sales team as the result of recent retirements and promotions. Blake Buck is the new key account manager for Minn-Dak, Southern Minn and Lantic regions. Buck replaces Cody Lehman who retired after 28 years…
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KWS Seeds Breaks Ground on New Research Facility

Published April 16, 2025

KWS Seeds has started construction on a new sugarbeet greenhouse research facility in Kimberly, Idaho. The project is described as a ‘forward-looking facility that will set a new standard by utilizing ultramodern technology.’ KWS Seeds is a German-based company with…
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Good Stands in Beet Crop

Published July 1, 2024

After a variable spring, the sugarbeet crop is progressing well. “The overall beet stands look fairly good, we’re off to a good start," said Lynn Dusek, regional sales manager, Betaseed. "Herbicide applications are being made as timely as possible. Growers…
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New Triple-Stack Trait Coming to Beet Business

Published February 6, 2024

There’s optimism for an early start to the planting season. "We're actively shipping seed into some markets now and our processing plant in Tangent, Oregon is getting everything read to go," reports Betaseed Sales Lead Jason Evenson. Betaseed has seen success…
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Betaseed Hires Two New Sales Associates

Published February 6, 2023

Steven Taves and Sydnie Shepherd have joined Betaseed as sales associates. Taves will work with Betaseed Key Accounts Manager Cody Lehman in the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative, Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative and Lantic Sugar sales regions. Shepherd will work with…
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CR+ Delivering Extra Protection

Published January 31, 2023

Positive results were seen in Betaseed’s first season with its cercospora tolerance trait in the American Crystal market. Regional Sales Manager Lynn Dusek  says this is an important trait. "Fungicides are becoming more tolerant to cercospora and the resistant genes…
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Update on the Beet Crop

Published September 9, 2022

As the pre-pile season continues, sugarbeet growers seem to be pleased with tonnage. However, "the sugar (content) needs a lot of help." Betaseed sales manager John Samdahl says it is difficult to make up for the late planting season. Cercospora…
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A Solution for Managing Cercospora

Published February 4, 2022

Cercospora control is a major concern for sugarbeet production. Betaseed Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mark Schmidt says the new CR trait from KWS has performed well. "We're excited about CR+. It's a new technology that offers a high…
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