Articles tagged under: sugarbeets
Crop Watch
Published May 25, 2022
In the Barnesville area, Jake Thompson told RRFN the field conditions are spotty. "We don't have sugarbeets planted, because that ground is too wet. We're planting corn and if we can continue to plant for the next two days, we…Beet Planting Delayed by Cold, Wet Spring
Published May 18, 2022
Small pockets of sugarbeet ground have been seeded. Conditions aren't perfect, but Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says growers are doing everything possible to get the crop in the ground. "With that said, genetics allow…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 16, 2022
Sugarbeet planting progress is slow in the Northern Plains. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and REGEV from SummitAgro.You Get One Chance to Get a Good Sugarbeet Stand
Published May 1, 2022
The average sugarbeet planting date last year was May 9 in the Red River Valley. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Mohamed Khan says there is still plenty of time for a good sugarbeet crop. "This year, there's…Acres & Shares: Beet Stock Values
Published April 4, 2022
Last week, there were 40 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares brokered at $4,500 per share. This information is compiled from all the beet stock broker websites at the end of the trading week by Acres & Shares. Please note,…In-Furrow Technology Options Available for Specialty Crops
Published March 23, 2022
Vive Crop Protection National Sales Manager Mark Varner says the sugarbeet and potato industries are seeing big benefits from in-furrow technology. "Potato growers are a prime example of farmers who can put in-furrow fertility in and put micronutrients in-furrow without…Sugar Industry Navigating Pesticide Challenges at EPA
Published March 20, 2022
Addressing pesticide challenges at the EPA continues to be a priority for farm and commodity organizations. "We're working with other commodity groups to educate members of Congress about how important pesticide tools are to growers," said Luther Markwart, Executive Vice…Farmers Hope for a Good Start to Spring Planting
Published March 18, 2022
Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad says there should be enough soil moisture for a good start to spring planting, especially for sugarbeets. "Hopefully, we can get a decent start to planting in April through early May." Rockstad says all of…Celebrating 60 Years at the International Sugarbeet Institute
Published March 18, 2022
SESVanderHave Sugarbeet Seed Regional Salesman Nick Revier says the International Sugarbeet Institute has a lot to offer. "Everything from seed to chemistries, field drainage to the newest and biggest equipment." SESVanderHave is also gearing up for planting season. "It's just…