Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
Baldwin Elected President
Published December 11, 2023
Brent Baldwin of St. Thomas, North Dakota was elected as president of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association. RRVSGA represents the 2,600 members of American Crystal Sugar Company.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…Hoping for More Surprises
Published September 19, 2023
The sugarbeet pre-pile harvest is wrapped up for James Nelson, who farms near Moorhead, Minnesota and serves on the board of directors for the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Small grain harvest was a surprise. “We walked wheat fields…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…Fighting Overregulation
Published January 29, 2023
American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Neil Rockstad cites the litigation coming out of the Ninth Circuit that have negatively impacted the use of certain crop protection products. The EPA responds with a ‘sue and settle’ strategy that takes tools…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…