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A United Voice

Published April 22, 2023

According to Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber, the sugar industry is still evaluating its farm bill platform. "We want to make sure we're on the same page within the beet sector, but also with our sugarcane…

Food Security Theme Emphasized

Published March 16, 2023

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…

Fighting Overregulation

Published January 29, 2023

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

Published January 29, 2023

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

Published December 16, 2022

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

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…

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A United Voice

Food Security Theme Emphasized

Fighting Overregulation

Agriculture Needs More in the Next Farm Bill

Oral Arguments Made in Chlorpyrifos Lawsuit

Record Sugarbeet Production

Setting Priorities

Sugar Industry Meets In Colorado for Sweetener Symposium

Beet Planting Delayed by Cold, Wet Spring

International Sugarbeet Institute Happens This Week

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