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Sugarbeets pay the bills
Idaho Ag Today
Sugarbeets are a unique, humble crop that pays the bills for a lot of Idaho farms.
U.S.-E.U. Reach Trade Deal and California's Last Sugarbeet Plant Shutters
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and the European Union announced the framework of an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, and California’s last factory that turns sugarbeets into sugar is shutting down after 78 years.
U.S.-E.U. Reach Trade Deal and California's Last Sugarbeet Plant Shutters
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and the European Union announced the framework of an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, and California’s last factory that turns sugarbeets into sugar is shutting down after 78 years.
Hemp in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Since it first became legal to produce hemp in Idaho, in 2022, acres have more than doubled each year, from 459 in 2022 to 1,274 in 2023 to 2,668 in 2024.
Wheat is number 1
Idaho Ag Today
In terms of total acres, wheat is the No. 1 crop in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Sugar beet video
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation put out a fun, entertaining and informative video on one of Idaho's hardiest crops sugar beets.
Tough times for ag
Idaho Ag Today
As expected, the total value of Idaho’s agricultural production declined in 2023 compared with the record year of 2022.
Heat Delays in Sugarbeet Harvest
Line on Agriculture
Although the heat has delayed sugarbeet harvest in some areas of the US, the sugar content is good.
It's a Sweet Crop So Far for U.S. Sugar Beets
Line on Agriculture
Sugarbeet Producer, Jack Breidenbach says that this year is shaping up to be a positive year for the crop.
Resistant weeds
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho farmers typically plant about 170,000 acres of sugar beets each year and the crop ranks as the No. 6 agricultural commodity in the state.
U.S. Beef to Brazil and Trump Nominees This Week
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef Exports Headed Back to Brazil after 14 year absence, and Trump's FDA and Trade Representative nominees up for vote this week.
July Colorado Proud Recipe Features Beets
Colorado Ag Today
Each month Colorado Department of Agriculture highlights a different Colorado product with a fabulous recipe.
Spring Tips for Sugarbeet Growers
Farm of the Future
Syngenta Agronomy Service Representative Glenn Letendre encourages the region's sugarbeets growers to be deliberate as they make their planting plans for the 2014 growing season.
2-5 IAT Hay and Sugar Beets
Idaho Ag Today
Tepid demand has dampened Northwest hay prices. Northwest sugar beet growers experienced above average yields, but reduced sugar levels due to weather challenges this season.
New Sugarbeet Varieties Introduced for 2014 Season
Farm of the Future
To help sugarbeet growers produce high-quality, high-percentage sugar content, Syngenta has introduced new varieties tailored to combat regional pest issues and deliver top genetic performance.
GE Sugar Beets Destroyed
Farm of the Future
Oregon agriculture has been in the national spot light recently with discovery of GE wheat in May and then most recently the destruction of genetically engineered sugar beets.