Articles tagged under: sugarbeets
American Crystal Sugarbeet Harvest Resumes
Published September 19, 2019
American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Joe Hastings says the recent warm temperatures were a challenge during the pre-pile harvest. "We've been pre-piling between the rains." Hastings says sugar content is good so far. "It's hanging in the 16.5 percent…Average to Slightly Above Average Sugarbeet Crop
Published September 18, 2019
Near Ada, Minnesota, famers are pre-piling sugarbeets. Farmer John Brainard says conditions are a little sticky in the fields. "I think we are average or just slightly above average at pre-pile. It's hard to tell, but the tonnage could be…Excellent Quality, But Lower Wheat Yields at Minto, ND
Published August 29, 2019
In northeast North Dakota, Minto farmer Steven Schuster says wheat yields are down compared to the last couple of years. "The wheat quality was excellent, but we would've liked to see ten more bushels per acre. We're lucky because I…American Crystal Sugar Company Pre-Pile Harvest Begins
Published August 15, 2019
Pre-pile harvest is underway for American Crystal Sugar Company. Fisher, Minnesota farmer Curt Knutson is optimistic about the harvest. "I think we'll have lower sugar content, but we could make up for it in tonnage." Knutson says growing conditions aren’t…American Crystal Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Begins August 15
Published August 9, 2019
Pre-pile sugarbeet harvest begins soon for American Crystal Sugar Company. General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the early root samples look good. "In our first week sampling, we averaged 14.5 tons. That's a half ton below our five year average. We…With Wet Conditions, Fungicide Application is Important
Published July 15, 2019
There is a lot of standing water in the southern Red River Valley after heavy rains passed through early last week. FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart says the moisture and humidity has farmers thinking about fungicide applications. "Especially in…Sugarbeet Root Maggot Fly Peaking Soon
Published June 14, 2019
American Crystal Sugar Company and NDSU Extension are alerting sugarbeet growers in the central and northern Red River Valley peak sugarbeet root maggot fly activity is expected June 18. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says the southern Red River Valley…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 2, 2019
The Sugarbeet Report is made possible by SESVanderHave, Syngenta, Premium Ag Solutions, H&S Manufacturing and Corteva Agriscience. This week, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Tom Knudson says some sugarbeets went in the ground before the rain started. Listen…Only One Chance to Get Things Right
Published April 22, 2019
Residue management is not expected to be a big issue for farmers planting sugarbeets. American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Tyler Grove says a large part of the sugarbeets gets planted into small grain stubble. While it may be tempting…