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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.…

Rippey: Weak La Niña May Ease by Spring

Published December 7, 2025

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says a developing La Niña pattern points to a colder-than-normal winter for the northern tier of the country. Speaking at the American Crystal Sugar Company annual meeting in Fargo, Rippey said the pattern has already taken…

A Long Beet Harvest Campaign

Published November 10, 2025

The Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest is nearly finished after a long, drawn-out season for some farmers. Harrison Weber, Executive Director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association, "It's been a long battle and strung out here;" said Harrison…

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Final Beet Acres Wrapping Up in Red River Valley

Published November 1, 2025

At the end of this past week, American Crystal Sugar Company growers were down to the last few fields to harvest. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says yields have been impressive, with tonnage reaching the…

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Sugarbeet Harvest Continues in Northeast ND

Published October 24, 2025

St. Thomas, North Dakota farmer Brent Baldwin says the finish line for his sugarbeet harvest is in sight. Recent rain slowed down the beet lifters. "It’s a little bit more of a struggle, a little bit more mud.” Baldwin says…

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Frost and Rain Slow Sugarbeet Harvest, Progress at 80%

Published October 21, 2025

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says harvest progress has slowed due to recent frost and rain, but is still moving forward. "We're 80 percent done at American Crystal, and we've certainly faced all kinds of…

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Sugarbeet Harvest Pre-Pile Kicks Off

Published August 12, 2025

The sugarbeet harvest pre-pile started on Tuesday. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said that recent rain may slow some growers, but harvest is underway at multiple piling sites, progressing from south to north. “A lot…

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Baldwin Shares Sweetener Symposium Insights

Published August 11, 2025

Sugar industry leaders from across the country met in Michigan last week for the 40th annual International Sweetener Symposium. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Brent Baldwin says it was a robust discussion. Basically, a lot of trade talk,…

Sugarbeet Crop on Track in Red River Valley

Published August 1, 2025

Sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley are feeling positive heading into harvest. Despite a growing season marked by weather extremes, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the crop is shaping up well. “But when…

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Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Global Sugar Imports Threaten U.S. Producers

Rippey: Weak La Niña May Ease by Spring

A Long Beet Harvest Campaign

Final Beet Acres Wrapping Up in Red River Valley

Sugarbeet Harvest Continues in Northeast ND

Frost and Rain Slow Sugarbeet Harvest, Progress at 80%

Sugarbeet Harvest Pre-Pile Kicks Off

Baldwin Shares Sweetener Symposium Insights

Sugarbeet Crop on Track in Red River Valley

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