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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.
Sugar Beet Harvest & SURE Signup
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sugar beet harvest is finishing up and SURE program announced.
Farm Dust Bill & Lay-offs
Northwest Report
Farm dust is the focus of a new bill being supported by the NCBA...budget problems are forcing some businesses to cut back and Lacy looks at genetically modified beets.
Sugar Beet Growers
Food Forethought
GM sugar beet growers are having to meet new requirements this year for planting, but at least they are being allowed to plant their biotech seed.
Fair Discourse
Food Forethought
It's human nature to prefer sticking with something we know rather than test the unknown. This is a factor the sugar beet industry is finding it hard to do battle against.
Judges Ruling Sad but no Surprise
Food Forethought
The GMO battle heats up and could get worse. Lacy takes a look.
South Korea Trade Agreement & Florida Weather
Northwest Report
The U.S. trade agreement with S. Korea will be a positive factor for the ag industry...Florida is once again getting hit with frigid weather and Lacy takes a look at the sugar beet ruling.
Astronomical Stakes
Food Forethought
It may be a gamble but one group of ag producers is caught in a "catch 22."
Food & Wine: Beets
Vine to Wine
Have you noticed how beautiful the beets are this year? I am enjoying all of the many colors and ways of preparing them and most of all discovering the wines that work well with them.
Expect Dairy Rebound & Unemployment Rate Drop
Northwest Report
Oregon has seen a drop in unemployment, experts are hoping to see a rebound in dairy prices and Lacy looks at a no-win situation.