Red River Valley Sugarbeet growers faced some challenges in 2026 

The 2026 sugarbeet crop is in the ground, most producers have laid their applications, which means that producers are now in wait mode. Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension says Red River Valley Sugarbeet growers have faced some challenges in the 2026 crop so far. 

Botel was a guest on the Farm and Field SHow, which airs Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:00 on KRJB 106.5 FM.