Germains Seed Technology is pleased to announce the addition of Cora Heacox to the role of Sr Sales Coordinator for the North America Horticulture Commercial Team. Her professional career in the seed industry spans nearly 35 years with extensive experience working with seed companies, growers and seed dealers selling throughout North America and Mexico. Cora Heacox joins Germains team […]
With roots dating back to 1897, Amalgamated Sugar Company strives to stay on the cutting edge of all things sugar. To ensure future generations will continue to be involved with the industry and to encourage future talent to seek careers in the industry, they offer the Amalgamated Youth Sugarbeet Program. The Amalgamated Youth Sugarbeet Program […]
Spray equipment has become an essential tool for farms today. Sugarbeet producers may apply eight or more applications of materials to a single crop. Proper setup and operation of sprayers is critical for effective disease, weed control, and nutrient applications. Michigan Sugar Company recently completed a series of four sprayer clinics for growers and agribusiness. […]
Seed treatments are an economical way to protect your crops for diseases and pests and improve crop performance. Treated seeds improve crop stands and healthier plants that may result in higher crop yields. However, it is essential to remember that seed spills pose a potential threat to birds and other wildlife if not properly cleaned […]
Industry reports estimate that over 1.1 million acres of sugarbeets are planted every year in the United States. The acreage is relatively small when compared to the 89-90 million acres each for soybeans and corn. However, the American sugarbeet industry has a significant impact on the nation’s economy. Creating 142,000 direct and indirect jobs and […]
The 40th Biennial meeting of the American Society of Sugarbeet Technologist (ASSBT) was held in Anaheim California. The Beet Development Foundation hosts this event which attracts over 400 registered guests including fifty from country’s outside of the USA. Presentations at the event include research results, introductions of new technologies and breakout sessions addressing current/future issues. […]
Figuring out how to help seedlings survive the transplant process between the greenhouse and the field can be a challenge. You may be growing a variety of Jalapeno and or Celery that has terrific yield and quality but experience plant loss when you conduct the transplant process in the field. Insufficient root ball mass or […]
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting was held in Scottsdale Arizona February 3-5. This event was attended by sugarbeet industry representatives from each production area in the USA. Attendees included state sugarbeet grower associations, Sugarbeet Cooperative board members and other industry representatives. Almost 400 individuals participate in conference themed: “Understanding the Issues That Impact […]
From 3-5 June 2019 ISF World Seed Congress will take place in Nice, France. This is the most important meeting of the Year for international seedsmen and women to attend, bringing together more than 1400 seed professionals from more than 50 countries all over the world. Each year, the World Seed Congress is held in […]
As mentioned in the first part of this article series, genetics and solar radiation are both essential factors that affect sucrose accumulation in sugarbeet. Also, any nutrient that is deficient in beets can affect sucrose production and storage. However, nutrients in excess can also be a problem. Nitrogen, for example, is the most critical nutrient […]
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