Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
Record Sugarbeet Production
Published December 2, 2022
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says growers at the annual meeting were in good spirits following a recore sugarbeet crop. "As a company, we've taken in more total tons than ever, but that's due to more…Setting Priorities
Published December 2, 2022
American Crystal Sugar Company and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association held their joint annual meeting Thursday. RRVSGA Executive Director Harrison Weber says the farm bill is top-of-mind. "We've spent a lot of time identifying needs and coming up with…Sugar Industry Meets In Colorado for Sweetener Symposium
Published August 2, 2022
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the American Sugar Alliance's Sweetener Symposium encompasses the entire sugar industry. "It's an annual event that's taken a few years off. This is one of the biggest meetings of the…Beet Planting Delayed by Cold, Wet Spring
Published May 18, 2022
Small pockets of sugarbeet ground have been seeded. Conditions aren't perfect, but Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says growers are doing everything possible to get the crop in the ground. "With that said, genetics allow…International Sugarbeet Institute Happens This Week
Published March 13, 2022
The International Sugarbeet Institute is happening at the Alerus Center Wednesday and Thursday in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says it’s a great time for sugarbeet growers to get together. "All of…Farm Bill Remains Top Priority for Sugarbeet Growers
Published December 5, 2021
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association held their annual meeting last week with the American Crystal Sugar Company. Executive Director Harrison Weber says the biggest challenge for sugarbeet growers continues to be the attacks on the sugar program included…Rockstad Reelected to Lead Sugarbeet Growers Association
Published December 5, 2021
During last week's annual meeting, Hendrum, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad was reelected to serve as president of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. St. Thomas, North Dakota farmer Brent Baldwin is the new vice president. Crookston farmer Wade Hanson…Thinking Ahead to the Next Farm Bill
Published December 3, 2020
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association on Wednesday. Protecting the sugar program in the farm bill is top-of-mind for local sugarbeet growers. "What a loss it is to not have the advocacy of…MN Farmer Looks Back at Year of Leading Sugarbeet Growers
Published December 3, 2020
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President and Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad is wrapping up a one-year term in office. "Reflecting on the last year, we were busy with the WHIP+ program. I began my term following the monumental…