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The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California last week. Former ASGA President Neil Rockstad says this year’s annual meeting went well, and he shares some of the highlights, and major talking points of the meeting. There’s a lot of issues affecting sugarbeet growers right now, but Rockstad says an unbalanced…
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The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California earlier this week, and the meeting signaled the end of Neil Rockstad’s time as president of the association. Rockstad, who farms outside of Ada, reflects on his time as President of ASGA and the experiences it gave him. Rockstad says representing ASGA and…
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Sugarbeet leaf diseases have been a major topic of discussion for producers the last couple of years, and that’s not expected to change in 2026. Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota-Crookston explains how leaf diseases affected the Red River Valley last year, and what that could mean for the crop in 2026. For…
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Trade was a topic of discussion at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo in Grand Forks on Thursday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier attended the expo and had the chance to talk with Keynote speaker Devry Boughner Vorwerk who talked about the current trade environment, and the pain producers are feeling. Vorwerk says one…
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Baked beans are a staple in almost every midwest home, but did you know that this is made possible due to Minnesota and North Dakota dry bean producers? Robert Loggins of Bush Beans tells us more. In 2022 North Dakota and Minnesota were the two largest producers of Dry Beans in the United States, with…
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2026 is expected to be a tough year for farmers across the country, and many farmers may have to try something new in 2026 to stay on top of dwindling commodity prices. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Minnesota Department of Ag Commissioner Thom Peterson who says producers will need to get creative…
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Congress recently passed the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, and $1 billion dollars will be allocated to the specialty crop sector, which includes sugarbeets. American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) President Neil Rockstad says ASGA is still unsure of how much assistance sugar will get through this. Rockstad says assistance is helpful as we are in trying…
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Area producers are invited to the Precision Planting Winter Conference this Wednesday at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. Kris Brekken of Agassiz Precision Ag in Hillsboro gives us a preview of the event. Brekken says they do require registration to attend the event, and he explains how you can get registered. You can go…
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Norman County FSA is reminding area producers that the deadline for acreage reporting is fast approaching, after having to be extended due to the government shutdown. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more. With the new year underway, Kruize also reminds producers that they need to report all record changes, so that they…
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We’re at the time of year where producers are still planning their 2026 planting season, and one thing that’s a discussion for producers each year is their crop rotations. While a change may seem like a good idea, Erick Grafstrom of Performance Ag in Borup says your best option might be to stay on course. …
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