Food Security Theme Emphasized
The development of the 2023 farm bill differs from anything that happened in the past. "This is the first farm bill that we've had coming off of a huge pandemic so food security is on the minds of both sides…
Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
Fighting Overregulation
American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Neil Rockstad cites the litigation coming out of the Ninth Circuit that have negatively impacted the use of certain crop protection products. The EPA responds with a ‘sue and settle’ strategy that takes tools…
Agriculture Needs More in the Next Farm Bill
Commodity prices are strong, but the margins are being squeezed by high input costs. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Harrison Weber says that means agriculture will need more in the next farm bill. "It might be strengthening the…
Oral Arguments Made in Chlorpyrifos Lawsuit
A coalition of 20 farm groups was represented in a federal appeals court Thursday, arguing against the EPA decision to revoke food tolerances for chlorpyrifos. The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association filed the original lawsuit. Sugarbeet, soybean, wheat and…
Record Sugarbeet Production
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
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
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
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
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
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…
