Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

White House Event Brings Hope, But Challenges Remain

Published March 27, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Treasurer says attending the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House was a memorable experience, but serious concerns remain for sugar producers. Nelson, who attended the event with his son, described the moment…

Sugar Growers Push Back on Falling Prices

Published February 26, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Darren Hoyme says this year’s Washington, D.C. fly-in had a more urgent tone. “We've built a strong domestic industry that gives the consumers of America a reliable supply of sugar, but it's being…

Baldwin Elected ASGA Vice President

Published January 27, 2026

St. Thomas, North Dakota farmer Brent Baldwin says he is ready to get to work after being elected vice president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Baldwin was elected during the ASGA annual meeting in Indian Wells, California. “I’m ready…

Disease, Expenses Challenge Sugarbeet Producers

Published January 27, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Jared Kovar says growers across the country are facing the same challenges. “A lot of times, sugarbeets are there to kind of cover up for some of the other crops and commodities…

A More Somber Mood

Published January 27, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Darren Hoyme says the mood at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting was noticeably more somber. “Whether you’re from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, we’re all in the same boat; the cost increases and…

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…

A Time of Uncertainty for the Beet Business

Published January 23, 2026

There have been years when sugarbeet growers were insulated from the struggles in the farm economy. That’s not the case this year with high input costs and lower sugar prices. "Similar to all commodities, sugar has seen a substantial decrease in…

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…

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Published December 11, 2025

Sugarbeet growers were on Capitol Hill this past week, highlighting the current challenges within the industry. “We have seen a decrease in demand and an increase in supply from foreign actors like Brazil dumping sugar on our market," said Harrison…

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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Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

White House Event Brings Hope, But Challenges Remain

Sugar Growers Push Back on Falling Prices

Baldwin Elected ASGA Vice President

Disease, Expenses Challenge Sugarbeet Producers

A More Somber Mood

Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Sugar Industry

A Time of Uncertainty for the Beet Business

Dietary Guidelines Spark Concern in Sugar Sector

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Global Sugar Imports Threaten U.S. Producers

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