Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
Disaster Aid Offers “Healing at a Banker’s Desk”
Published February 28, 2020
Ada, Minnesota farmer and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the disaster aid will provide some healing at the banker’s desk. "We're so pleased with the efforts of local lawmakers and receptiveness from the USDA in…Waiting on WHIP+
Published February 8, 2020
USDA is being asked to quickly implement the sugarbeet eligibility requirements within the WHIP+ program. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association executive director Harrison Weber says USDA is cooperating with the sugarbeet industry. "Unfortunately, we don't have a date or…Working on WHIP+ Details for Sugarbeet Growers
Published February 7, 2020
The sugarbeet harvest across the Red River Valley came to an end in early November, leaving thousands of acres of crop unharvested. "It was an unprecedented year across the sugarbeet industry and certainly the Red River Valley was hit the…Rockstad Elected to Chair RRVSGA
Published December 6, 2019
Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad was elected chair of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association this week. "Sugar has had some successes on the political front," says Rockstad. "We'll keep working together to forward those movements." The association held…A Frustrating Harvest for Local Sugarbeet Growers
Published November 21, 2019
The 2019 sugarbeet harvest frustrated local growers. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren says a significant amount of beets did not get harvested. "American Crystal Sugar Company got two-thirds of the crop out of the ground. That's…Weber Joins the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
Published November 20, 2019
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association named Harrison Weber their new Executive Director. Weber is currently working with the North Dakota Soybean Council. He’s looking forward to building relationships with lawmakers and dive into policy. "The sugar industry can…Search is on for New RRVSGA Executive Director
Published July 30, 2019
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association is searching for a new executive director. RRVSGA President Dan Younggren told the Red River Farm Network the organization is going “down a different path,” resulting in the change. Duane Maatz had been…Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue
Published April 29, 2019
There are concerns in farm country with the ongoing trade negotiations, which was made clear during a roundtable discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Valley City farmer and American Soybean Association Director Monte Peterson says exports need to remain strong.…Sugar Growers Monitor U.S. Brazil Meeting
Published March 22, 2019
While the meetings between U.S. President Trump and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro were positive for U.S. wheat growers, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren says sugarbeet growers continue to watch closely. "We don't need another pound of…