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Sugarbeet Report

Published July 31, 2026

In the latest Sugarbeet Report, Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad provides an update on the local sugarbeet crop. With the current dryness, Rockstad expects tonnage to be down, but sugar content to increase. Information on Cercospora leaf spot control is…

Big Swings Seen in Specialty Crop Acres

Published July 2, 2026

Dry edible bean acreage is down 15 percent from last year. North Dakota had the biggest swing, with dry bean acres down 135,00 from last year. Canola acreage is record high, up 13 percent from last year. The amount of…

Stay Disciplined

Published June 17, 2026

Despite tight farm margins, sugarbeet grower Carson Klosterman says producers should avoid cutting corners on crop inputs. "If you plan for failure, that's what you're going to have," said Klosterman. "Even though things may look a little bleak, cutting inputs here…

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Published January 28, 2026

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association gathered this past week for its annual meeting. The industry is facing economic pressure from sugar imports, flat demand and the use of GLP-1 medications. “We’ve got to get this industry back where it’s not…

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Published December 11, 2025

Sugarbeet growers were on Capitol Hill this past week, highlighting the current challenges within the industry. “We have seen a decrease in demand and an increase in supply from foreign actors like Brazil dumping sugar on our market," said Harrison…

Disease and Rain Tested Sugarbeet Growers

Published November 11, 2025

The Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest is officially complete after a long and challenging season. Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers, says wet weather made it difficult for many growers to finish, particularly in the northern part…

A Successful Beet Crop

Published November 11, 2025

The sugarbeet harvest wrapped up on a strong note for Ada, Minnesota farmer John Brainard. This year’s campaign brought above-average yields despite a few late-season challenges. "We had a couple of nights at the harvest that were a little sticky,…

Regulatory Environment Not Keeping Up with the Pace of Innovation

Published October 31, 2025

Using technology and innovation was the topic for one of the forums at the AgriGrowth Fall Summit. Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Executive Vice President Mike Metzger highlighted its leader-follower autonomous trucks. "To date, we've logged 70,000 miles autonomously on the North…

Sugarbeet Crop on Track in Red River Valley

Published August 1, 2025

Sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley are feeling positive heading into harvest. Despite a growing season marked by weather extremes, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the crop is shaping up well. “But when…

Minn-Dak Forecasts Very Good Beet Crop

Published July 27, 2025

Minn-Dak Farmers' Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger says this year’s sugarbeet crop is looking very good. "The past month has been nothing but favorable weather for our sugarbeet crop." The Minn-Dak agricultural staff has pulled the first yield…

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Sugarbeet Report

Big Swings Seen in Specialty Crop Acres

Stay Disciplined

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Disease and Rain Tested Sugarbeet Growers

A Successful Beet Crop

Regulatory Environment Not Keeping Up with the Pace of Innovation

Sugarbeet Crop on Track in Red River Valley

Minn-Dak Forecasts Very Good Beet Crop

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