Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

Earliest Start in a Decade

Published April 19, 2025

It wasn't a fit everywhere, but beets started going in the ground on the weekend of April 12-13. More acres were seeded as the week went on. "We're looking at generally an earlier start that's over the last 10-year average…
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Beet Growers Push Hard for New Farm Bill

Published March 22, 2025

Sugarbeet growers were kicking tires and checking out the new technology at the International Sugarbeet Institute. They’re also preparing for the busy season ahead. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said his members have been doing…
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Policy Up for Discussion at ASGA Event

Published February 3, 2025

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting is underway in San Diego. "Mid-processing season, it's a good time to get together with all of the growers from across the country and learn how their processing campaign is going and it's…
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Farm Bill Action Needed Now

Published December 6, 2024

Frustration is mounting over the lack of action on a farm bill. "We've got to make an update to the safety net, that's agriculture's message; we want to get this baby done and we want to get it done now,"…
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Dealing With the At-Risk Acres

Published October 17, 2024

Red River Valley sugarbeet farmers have enjoyed strong yields and high sugar content this year. However, that means some acres unharvested. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said a lot goes into that decision. "They look…
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Beet Campaign Begins

Published October 3, 2024

The American Crystal Sugar Company harvest campaign officially started early Thursday morning. “We’re going to be monitoring those root temperatures very closely,” says Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. “It might be getting shut down for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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