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The Sugarbeet Report

Published July 9, 2020

The sugarbeet crop in North Dakota and Minnesota continues to make growing progress. Hear more this week’s Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing and Syngenta.

The Sugarbeet Report

Published July 2, 2020

Areas in the Red River Valley had heavy rains this past week, which may have an impact on some of the sugarbeet crop. Hear more in the latest Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva…

Peak Root Maggot Fly Activity Expected Soon

Published June 5, 2020

Sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley are being advised that peak sugarbeet root maggot fly activity is close. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel expects peak fly activity to begin in the southern part of the area around June 9…

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The Sugarbeet Report

Published May 17, 2020

Last weekend's below freezing temperatures were a major concern for growers with sugarbeets out of the ground. Hear more this week's Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing…

What to Seed or Not to Seed?

Published March 25, 2020

Just over half of the sugarbeet acres in the Red River Valley were left in the field last fall. The question now is what to seed or not to seed this spring on those acres. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist…

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Beet Stock Snapshot

Published March 16, 2020

According to Acres & Shares, last week there were 14 brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trades totaling 475 shares for an average price of $3,340.42 per share.

Flood Mitigation Highlighted at Drainage Conference

Published January 28, 2020

Tile drainage, ditch design alternatives and water retention are three areas of focus for the Red River Watershed Management Board Technical Advisory Committee. Houston Engineering Incorporated Engineer Jerry Bents says water retention in the right locations can provide flood resiliency.…

Above Normal Spring Flood Risk in Red River Valley

Published January 27, 2020

According to the National Weather Service, the risk of spring flooding is above normal in the Red River Valley. The wet fall and near-to-above average snowfall increases flood risk. "Right off the get-go, we're sitting with conditions charged for runoff.…

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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…

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Potato Harvest Put to a Stop

Published November 2, 2019

The freezing temperatures in North Dakota and Minnesota this week put a stop to just about the entire potato harvest. That’s according to Northern Plains Potato Growers Association marketing and communications director Ted Kreis. "Most reports we're hearing is they've…

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The Sugarbeet Report

The Sugarbeet Report

Peak Root Maggot Fly Activity Expected Soon

The Sugarbeet Report

What to Seed or Not to Seed?

Beet Stock Snapshot

Flood Mitigation Highlighted at Drainage Conference

Above Normal Spring Flood Risk in Red River Valley

A Frustrating Harvest for Local Sugarbeet Growers

Potato Harvest Put to a Stop

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