Surgarbeet Planting has passed, and signs are starting to point toward a good growing season. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings is happy to report that replanting was minimal, and that planting went well all things considered. Hastings says that signs are pointing to a crop with a lot of potential. Peakfly was a…
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Root maggot is a major concern for many sugarbeet producers in the Red River Valley, and many will have to start their plans to combat it. Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension says we are approaching peakfly for root maggot in the valley. Botel says peakfly is arriving into the valley fast and aggressively, and…
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A majority of the sugarbeet crop is in the ground now, and for those in sugarbeet research the next couple of months will be very busy. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Dr Tom Peters tells us more about some of his research this year. Peters says he is also doing some research on the safety of…
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Sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley have wrapped up round one of planting. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarebeet Growers Association tells us how planting went, and how this spring has compared to past springs. Weber says one difficult decision some growers will need to make is whether they will need to…
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University of Minnesota and North Dakota State Extension will be conducting a number of different sugarbeet research trials this year. Dr Eric Branch of NDSU & Minnesota Extension tells us more about the trials he will be conducting this year. When it comes to diseases like cercospora leaf spot, Branch says it’s important to have…
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For the first time in eight years the passage of a new farm bill seems imminent after a new bill passed in the House earlier this week. While not guaranteed to pass in the Senate, Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says its exciting to see progress, and he highlights some…
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The 2026 Sugarbeet Planting season is just about here, and Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension’s Department of Entomology is reminding growers to have an insect management plan in place. Botel says it’s important to have a plan in place, as it’s easier to be proactive before planting, than reactive after your crop is in…
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Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and area producers are being encouraged to finalize their weed management plans before the crop goes into the ground. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says it’s important to set a high bar in weed management, as things can quickly become issues. Peters also shares a reminder for producers…
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With the weather as nice as it has been as of late, and area producers are itching to get in their fields for planting season. However for sugarbeet growers, they’ll have to wait for the time being. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says the ground is still too cold, and it will be awhile…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and local producers are anxiously waiting to get out in the field. But it’s not just growers who are ready to get out, Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension says he and other researchers are also anxious to get out. Once you’re able to get…
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