Articles tagged under: Harrison Weber

‘Start Your Engines’

Published October 1, 2026

The calendar has turned to October and the Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest is beginning to ramp up. “I've got three things to say," said Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. "God bless our troops; God…
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Pre-Pile Harvest Begins

Published August 15, 2026

The American Crystal Sugar Company pre-pile harvest has begun. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the growing season began wet in the northern Valley before conditions turned dry across much of the region. “We’re hair…
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Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Sugar Industry

Published January 26, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is concerned about the severe financial strain in the industry. “Our costs on farm have exploded and what we're getting paid for our sugar has ultimately decreased." Weber said oversupply…
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Dietary Guidelines Spark Concern in Sugar Sector

Published January 7, 2026

The new dietary guidelines could have implications for U.S. sugar producers, including sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the guidelines could paint an inaccurate picture of sugar’s place…
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Global Sugar Imports Threaten U.S. Producers

Published December 7, 2025

At the American Crystal Sugar Company annual meeting in Fargo, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said growers are facing pressure from global competitors, especially as countries like Brazil increase sugar exports to the U.S. market.…
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Disease and Rain Tested Sugarbeet Growers

Published November 11, 2025

The Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest is officially complete after a long and challenging season. Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers, says wet weather made it difficult for many growers to finish, particularly in the northern part…
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A Long Beet Harvest Campaign

Published November 10, 2025

The Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest is nearly finished after a long, drawn-out season for some farmers. Harrison Weber, Executive Director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association, "It's been a long battle and strung out here;" said Harrison…
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