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Prices Haven’t Kept Up With Input Costs

Published February 5, 2025

A slowdown in the farm economy continues. "The pressure is coming from the input side," said American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad. "If we backed the clock up ten years, we'd probably be in good shape, but our prices…

Farm Bill Could be an Early Win

Published January 26, 2025

The new Congress has a full plate, dealing with the debt ceiling, a tax bill and the confirmation process. However, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad would like to see the farm bill completed sooner rather than later. "I…

Stabenow Could be the Decisive Factor for Farm Bill Passage

Published September 20, 2024

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow will not be in that role in 2025. American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad believes that increases the chance for Congress to finalize a farm bill this year. "Stabenow is a crafty negotiator, she's…

Beet Crop is Putting on Tons

Published August 23, 2024

Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad looks forward to getting into his sugarbeet crop. “With these recent rains, we expect they'll put on some tons.” Rockstad is president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association and will begin the pre-pile harvest activity…

More Expensive and More Difficult

Published June 12, 2024

One of the highlights of the Midwest Agriculture Summit was a farm policy panel discussion. The farm bill was an obvious topic. American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad said there is a sense of urgency. "If we're operating under…

Beet Growers on Capitol Hill

Published March 4, 2024

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association will be on Capitol Hill for the next two weeks to meet with lawmakers. These farmers will be meeting with lawmakers at a time when Congress is operating under yet another continuing resolution and there’s…

Rockstad Takes Over as ASGA President

Published February 6, 2024

Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad will lead the American Sugarbeet Growers Association as its president over the year ahead. “I’m excited about being able to represent the growers.” The fate of the new farm bill remains a question mark. In…

ASGA Adds VP of Science and Innovation

Published December 11, 2023

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association has hired Dr. Nicholas Storer as its vice president of science and innovation. ASGA Vice President Niel Rockstad looks forward to seeing how this new position will advance the industry. “He’ll be based out of…

Pulling a Very Nice Crop

Published October 16, 2023

Ada, Minnesota farmer Niel Rockstad faced a late-season drought. "July, August and all of September were extremely dry," said Rockstad. "In my last sprayer pass across the field in late September, the beets had started to shed leaves and the…

Rains Dubbed “Feast or Famine”

Published July 3, 2023

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the sugarbeet crop is advancing well considering it had a slightly later start. "Everybody was concerned this spring, especially with how wet and cold it was. Then last week the…

Articles tagged under: Neil Rockstad

Prices Haven’t Kept Up With Input Costs

Farm Bill Could be an Early Win

Stabenow Could be the Decisive Factor for Farm Bill Passage

Beet Crop is Putting on Tons

More Expensive and More Difficult

Beet Growers on Capitol Hill

Rockstad Takes Over as ASGA President

ASGA Adds VP of Science and Innovation

Pulling a Very Nice Crop

Rains Dubbed “Feast or Famine”

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