Sugar beets look sweet early in the season – Agweek

June 25, 2024

The sugar beet season has started well in most areas and growers can’t wait to show off their beets.

Farmers from across the country submitted photos from the field for this issue of Sugarbeet Grower Magazine. We love seeing the progress of the crops and the people who grow them.

If you have a photo for a future issue of Sugarbeet Grower, send it to [email protected].

Rita Herford Michigan.jpg — Rita Herford submitted this photo from Huron County, Michigan, of Allen Bischer and Emma Herford looking for seed.

Chad Michael E from Buxton ND.jpg — Chad Michael submitted this photo of an early sugar beet stand east of Buxton, North Dakota.

Melissa Shaw 2.jpg — Melissa Shaw submitted this photo of early sugar beet plants in the “Thumb” of Michigan, protected by cover crops on both sides.

Leah Schatzke 3.jpg — Leah Schatzke sent this photo of the planting on the property 12 miles southwest of Casselton, North Dakota.

Melissa Shaw 1.jpg — Melissa Shaw submitted this photo of sugar beets planted in stubble in the Thumb of Michigan.

Leah Schatzke 2.jpg — Leah Schatzke sent this photo of a planting north of Casselton, North Dakota.

Jenny Schlecht is Agweek’s agricultural content director and editor of Agweek, Sugarbeet Grower and BeanGrower. She lives on a farm and ranch near Medina, North Dakota, with her husband and two daughters. Reach her at [email protected] or 701-595-0425.