Articles tagged under: Harrison Weber
Close the Book on the Farm Bill
Published December 11, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber remains very focused on the farm bill. “We know we have that extension, but we want to close the book,” said Weber. “The asks are in to the committees, now…Obstacles Remain for Chlorpyrifos
Published November 3, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is pleased with 8th Circuit Court decision on chlorpyrifos, but remains cautious. "It's definitely a win for us, but there are a lot of hoops yet that need to be jumped…Sugar Policy Under Fire
Published September 26, 2023
Sugar policy is under fire as appropriations bills are worked through in Washington. Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry has proposed an elimination of the no-cost USDA sugar loan program. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says they…Good Start for Beet Campaign
Published September 6, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is pleased with the results seen with the pre-pile sugarbeet campaign. Dry early season conditions may have been beneficial for root structure. Disease pressures have also been relatively low. “I…A United Voice
Published April 22, 2023
According to Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber, the sugar industry is still evaluating its farm bill platform. "We want to make sure we're on the same page within the beet sector, but also with our sugarcane…Food Security Theme Emphasized
Published March 16, 2023
The development of the 2023 farm bill differs from anything that happened in the past. "This is the first farm bill that we've had coming off of a huge pandemic so food security is on the minds of both sides…Agriculture Needs More in the Next Farm Bill
Published January 29, 2023
Commodity prices are strong, but the margins are being squeezed by high input costs. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Harrison Weber says that means agriculture will need more in the next farm bill. "It might be strengthening the…Setting Priorities
Published December 2, 2022
American Crystal Sugar Company and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association held their joint annual meeting Thursday. RRVSGA Executive Director Harrison Weber says the farm bill is top-of-mind. "We've spent a lot of time identifying needs and coming up with…Beet Planting Delayed by Cold, Wet Spring
Published May 18, 2022
Small pockets of sugarbeet ground have been seeded. Conditions aren't perfect, but Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says growers are doing everything possible to get the crop in the ground. "With that said, genetics allow…