Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
30 Ton Crop Anticipated
Published September 27, 2024
The sugarbeet campaign is scheduled to start Tuesday, but the temperature could be a factor. “The staff at American Crystal Sugar is going to be looking at the root temperature. Whenever that root temperature gets below 55 degrees, we can…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…Beets are Getting Started
Published August 13, 2024
Harvest is beginning to ramp up. Grain combining has been underway for a while. “Harvest season is upon us. Some guys will be switching gears and moving into beet harvest,” said Brent Baldwin, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President.…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…RRVSGA Welcomes Farm Bill Activity
Published May 20, 2024
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber likes what he sees in the farm bill text released on Friday. It includes updates for the sugar grower, including a loan rate increase. "Right now, we're basically operating under 2008…Focused on Farm Bill Floor Time
Published February 7, 2024
Politics will play a large role in determining if a farm bill gets done in 2024. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber believes congressional leadership wants to get this done. "It's just whether the farm bill…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…