After last year’s harrowing sugar beet harvest in the Red River Valley, sugar beet producers in the region are experiencing a smooth and steady harvest this season. “Harvest has been really good as ...

American Crystal Sugar began its full-bore beet harvest in the first minute of Wednesday, a day later than usual because Tuesday was too warm. "What we like to do is have root temperatures of 55 ...

David Berg knows a thing or two about the white, powdery, sweet stuff his company produces. As president of American Crystal Sugar Co., he knows when the sugar beet crops are good and when the harvest ...

The sugar beet harvest was a sticky mess — and that was just the mud, say regional refineries who all but completed harvest this week. Smaller refineries in Sidney and Worland, Wyo., wrapped up their ...

Growing bigger beets means larger roots to roast, and the reward is a rich, sweet and warming vegetable to enjoy in fall as a side with meat dishes, to pair with seasonal salads, or to add to many ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dreaming of a bountiful beet harvest? Beets (Beta vulgaris) are a great vegetable to grow if you're a lazy gardener. They thrive relatively ...