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Minn-Dak Autonomous Truck Project Gets Hearing in St. Paul

Published March 6, 2026

A bill allowing Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative to expand its autonomous sugarbeet hauls in Wilkin County was heard in the Minnesota House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee. This project has been in place for the past two years in North Dakota,…

Sugar Growers Push Back on Falling Prices

Published February 26, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Darren Hoyme says this year’s Washington, D.C. fly-in had a more urgent tone. “We've built a strong domestic industry that gives the consumers of America a reliable supply of sugar, but it's being…

Hoeven: Sugar Aid Important, More Needed

Published February 23, 2026

USDA has announced $150 million in assistance for sugar growers, working through sugar processors to distribute funds to farmer-members. The support mirrors the structure of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program that began in December and is aimed at helping producers…

Hoeven: More Help Needed for Farmers

Published February 5, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…

Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Published January 28, 2026

American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson discussed the challenges facing the U.S. sugar market during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting. “We’ve got ample supplies coming into 2026, with a lot of refined cane…

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…

Articles tagged under: sugarbeet growers

Minn-Dak Autonomous Truck Project Gets Hearing in St. Paul

Sugar Growers Push Back on Falling Prices

Hoeven: Sugar Aid Important, More Needed

Hoeven: More Help Needed for Farmers

Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

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