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Sugarbeet Report

Published June 6, 2024

In this week's Sugarbeet Report, RRFN visits with NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel about peak fly activity for sugarbeet maggot. "Most of those peaks will likely happen in the work week (this) week." Listen to the report. 
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Sugarbeet Report

Published June 3, 2024

In this week's Sugarbeet Report, RRFN visits with American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings about waterhemp and kochia control. Listen for the update. 
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The Sugarbeet Report

Published May 23, 2024

In this week's Sugarbeet Report, RRFN visits with NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel about the leafhoppers identified in some sugarbeet growing areas in the region. Listen to the report. 
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RRV Beet Industry Remains Strong

Published February 20, 2024

According to VERAX Commodities Vice President of Sales and Marketing Pedro Figueroa, the sugar cooperatives in the Red River Valley have continued to invest in facilities. Figueroa cites the region's dependence on sugarbeet production compared to other parts of the…
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Know Your Soil Type

Published February 19, 2024

During the Sugarbeet Grower Seminar in Grand Forks, Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Tom Peters highlighted the importance of soil type when determining herbicide rates. Knowing that information is key in preventing injury. "Having too much herbicide in a low organic matter or course…
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Crop Insurance Changes

Published February 9, 2024

One of the biggest crop insurance changes for 2024 is for sugarbeet growers. The early harvest allowance is now an option that would need to be elected by March 15. "There are some changes with that, they changed the threshold…
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Vive Introduces New Sugarbeet Fungicide

Published January 17, 2024

Vive Crop Protection has received federal approval for a new fungicide for Cercospora Leaf Spot protection in sugarbeets. Northern Technical Sales Agronomist David Reif is excited about the field trial results for Phobos FC. "I personally visited our Cercospora Leaf Spot…
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New Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Named

Published November 11, 2023

Eric Branch is the new sugarbeet specialist in a joint appointment with North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension. Branch is an Alexandria, Minnesota native with his education completed at the University of Minnesota and Cornell University.
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Promising Sugarbeet Harvest Ahead

Published August 22, 2023

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative had been in pre-pile harvest since mid-August. Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius is looking at a very nice crop. "Our projection is right around 33 tons per acre." Timely rains have helped the crop.…
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Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Delivers Optimistic Numbers

Published August 17, 2023

American Crystal Sugar Company’s pre-pile campaign began Tuesday. General Agronomist Joe Hastings is expecting a good crop despite a late start. "We've got some spotty rains which helped loosen the ground for harvest." Current yield estimates are in the upper…
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