Articles tagged under: Harrison Weber
Farm Bill Action Needed Now
Published December 6, 2024
Frustration is mounting over the lack of action on a farm bill. "We've got to make an update to the safety net, that's agriculture's message; we want to get this baby done and we want to get it done now,"…ACSC/RRVSGA Expect Large Turnout for Annual Meeting
Published November 30, 2024
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber expects a great turnout for the joint American Crystal Sugar Company/RRVSGA annual meeting. "Farm bill is going to be on our mind. We'll also be talking about the year and…Dealing With the At-Risk Acres
Published October 17, 2024
Red River Valley sugarbeet farmers have enjoyed strong yields and high sugar content this year. However, that means some acres unharvested. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said a lot goes into that decision. "They look…Beet Campaign Begins
Published October 3, 2024
The American Crystal Sugar Company harvest campaign officially started early Thursday morning. “We’re going to be monitoring those root temperatures very closely,” says Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. “It might be getting shut down for…Beet Pre-Pile Keeps Rolling
Published September 4, 2024
The sugarbeet pre-pile continues to roll throughout the Red River Valley. “We’ve had some sample pulls that have been above average in terms of tonnage,” says Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. “We certainly don’t need…Pre-Pile Off to a Good Start
Published August 17, 2024
The sugarbeet pre-pile harvest started a week ago. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber expects a good crop. “As we’re getting into it, guys are lifting somewhere around the 20-ton range. I’ve seen averages around 15-to-15.5…Sugarbeet Report
Published June 24, 2024
In RRFN's weekly Sugarbeet Report, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber provides a perspective on the sugarbeet crop. "We have had spots of excessive moisture." Listen to the report.Beet and Cane Growers Conference Draws Global Audience
Published June 20, 2024
This year's World Association of Beet and Cane Growers Annual Conference was held in the United States for the first time in 20 years. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Harrison Weber was pleased with how the…Fargo Hosting Global Sugar Conference
Published June 15, 2024
This year's World Association of Beet and Cane Growers Annual Meeting will be held in Fargo. "We have 18 different countries represented and a great lineup of speakers giving an overview of U.S. industry on sugar policy and sugar production,"…