Articles tagged under: Neil Rockstad
Sugarbeet Growers to Meet Thursday
Published November 26, 2021
On Thursday, the American Crystal Sugar Company and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association will have their joint annual meeting in Fargo. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the 2021 sugarbeet crop was good. "The growing…MN Farmer Looks Back at Year of Leading Sugarbeet Growers
Published December 3, 2020
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President and Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad is wrapping up a one-year term in office. "Reflecting on the last year, we were busy with the WHIP+ program. I began my term following the monumental…Full Sugarbeet Harvest Begins for American Crystal Sugar Company
Published September 30, 2020
Warmer and drier conditions caused American Crystal Sugar Company to start their full harvest earlier than usual. General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the cooperative expects a decent sugarbeet harvest. "At pre-pile, we were surprised sugars were less than normal, but…Disaster Aid Offers “Healing at a Banker’s Desk”
Published February 28, 2020
Ada, Minnesota farmer and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the disaster aid will provide some healing at the banker’s desk. "We're so pleased with the efforts of local lawmakers and receptiveness from the USDA in…Working on WHIP+ Details for Sugarbeet Growers
Published February 7, 2020
The sugarbeet harvest across the Red River Valley came to an end in early November, leaving thousands of acres of crop unharvested. "It was an unprecedented year across the sugarbeet industry and certainly the Red River Valley was hit the…Rockstad Elected to Chair RRVSGA
Published December 6, 2019
Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad was elected chair of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association this week. "Sugar has had some successes on the political front," says Rockstad. "We'll keep working together to forward those movements." The association held…