Tag: Sugarbeet

What’s legal and what’s not for sugar beet pesticides in 2024

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Dr. Mark Botel of NDSU extension to discuss the use of sugarbeet insecticides in 2024. Botel discusses the use of insecticides with Pilot, and what it means for producers for the upcoming growing year.  Dr. Botel also recommends that producers dispose of all their old insecticides in…
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February 15, 2024 0

American Crystal Sugar Update 

A minor/warm winter continues to have a major impact across Minnesota, and North Dakota, and one of the industries that continue to be impacted is the Sugar Beet industry. American Crystal Sugar Operations Manager Cory Kritzberger says one of their biggest struggles this winter has been sugar beet storage. Kritzberger says that despite storage struggles…
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February 14, 2024 0

American Crystal Suguar Sugarbeet Growers Seminars in Grand Forks and Grafton 

American Crystal Sugar will be hosting a pair of seminars at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on February 12 and at the Grafton Armory on February 20. North Dakota State and University of Minnesota Extension Sugar Beet Specialist, and Presenter Dr. Eric Branch tells us more.  Dr. Branch gave more insight into one of…
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February 12, 2024 0

New Extension Sugarbeet Specialist hired for Minnesota and North Dakota 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with recently hired Extension Sugarbeet Specialist for Minnesota and North Dakota Dr. Eric Branch and he shares some of his personal background and some of his experience in agriculture and the beet industry.  Branch also explained what his job entails and how it’s gone so far.  For the…
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November 15, 2023 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Reveir provides an update on the record breaking beet harvest that is nearing completion.  For the latest news in agriculture go to rjbroadcasting.com


October 24, 2023 0

Record breaking sugar beet harvest announced at-risk acres will not be released

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the sugar beet harvest after American Crystal Sugar’s big announcement.  Revier also says that this is a record breaking harvest for American Crystal Sugar.   For the latest news in area agriculture go to rjbroadcasting.com


October 18, 2023 0

Area Sugarbeet update 

R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the ongoing sugarbeet harvest and explains how progress has been for area farmers.  Revier also says that recent weather and American Crystal factory capacity may cause some harvest delays.  For the latest news regarding area agriculture go to rjbroadcasting.com.  


October 18, 2023 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

R&J Broadcasting Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the ongoing sugar beet harvest. As always, remember to keep safety in mind on the roadways and working with the equipment.


October 10, 2023 0

Area Soybean and Sugarbeet Harvest Report

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the ongoing soybean harvest. . Revier also gave an update on what’s going on in the area sugarbeet harvest and how recent weather has affected timelines.  For the latest area agriculture news and updates go to rjbroadcasting.com


October 4, 2023 0

Sugarbeet Pre Harvest Update 

With Sugar Beet Pre Harvest underway Red River Valley Surgarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Webber updates us on how the preharvest has been looking so far.   Webber also discussed this years sugarbeet labor force and the ongoing search for truck drivers.  With the increased presence of trucks on Minnesota and North Dakota roads Webber…
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September 6, 2023 0