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Sugarbeet

Though there have been many advances in sugarbeet production, production challenges remain that Mark Anfinrud, an industry veteran, hopes future research will mitigate.
Aigen had a weed-eliminating robot demonstration at the International Sugar Beet Institute's first day. The director of Grand Farm talked about those kinds of real-world solutions for ag problems.
In November 2023, Eric Branch accepted a position as University of Minnesota Extension and North Dakota State University Extension sugarbeet specialist.
Jill Thompson raises sugarbeets with her husband, and the family always has had a passion for cooking. They've started The Little Kitchen in Grafton, North Dakota, to share their passion for food.
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Plant pathologist Nathan Wyatt’s research focuses on studying the potential for cercospora leaf spot to develop to management practices including planting sugarbeets with the CR+ trait.
A team of five mechanical engineers at Beamco Inc. has developed a machine that will be safer to operate, more efficient at harvesting sugarbeets and installed with the latest technology.
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The American Sugarbeet Growers Association's annual meeting looked at new ways of doing business, from research funding to lobbying and educating Congress.
David Kragnes reflects on his growing tax bill and the things for which his money goes in Minnesota, while lamenting that his ancestors didn't put down roots in lower-taxed neighbor North Dakota.
Nick Storer is the new vice president of science and innovation for the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. He's learning more about the perspective of farmers and how best to help them.
The plant has been closed for nearly two years, almost the same length of time that it operated before being shut down because of environmental violations.
This winter has been one of record warm temperatures, resulting in sugarbeet companies working to keep the crop from spoiling before the piles can be sliced and processed into sugar.
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North Dakota agronomist says sugarbeets benefit from early planting and that he hopes to be able to seed in April or early May
The event will include a sugarbeet-focused trade show and speakers from the world of agriculture talking about topics of interest to local and national audiences March 13-14.

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