Articles tagged under: Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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