Bruce Sundeen 0:00
This is the sugarbeet report bringing you the latest information from NDSU. Throughout the sugarbeet growing season in the United States, where is sugar produced? And what are the best practices for getting the highest profits in a sugar beet crop? Mohamed Khan, extension sugarbeet, specialist at NDSU and the University of Minnesota has some answers. Welcome Mohamed. What crops do we grow for sugar and where are these crops produced in the US,
Mohamed Khan 0:27
growers in the US grow and processed sugar from sugarcane and sugar beet sugar cane is produced in Florida, Louisiana, and a small amount in Texas. sugarbeet is produced in Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon and California.
Bruce Sundeen 0:47
How many acres of sugarbeet will be planted by the US in 2022.
Mohamed Khan 0:52
The United States of agriculture estimates that 1.16 2 million acres will be planted in 2022.
Bruce Sundeen 1:00
How many acres will be planted to sugarbeet by the sugarbeet cooperatives in North Dakota and Minnesota in 2022.
Mohamed Khan 1:07
We have three sugar cooperatives American crystal sugar company maindeck Farmers Cooperative and southern Minnesota beet sugar cooperative in North Dakota and Minnesota. In addition, we have growers in western North Dakota, who produce beats that are processed in Sydney, Montana. Together, they will plant about 653,000 acres, which represents about 56% of the total use sugarbeet production, the total overall acreage may be slightly lower than 2021. Since the sugarbeet crop has increased his average yield because of genetics and increased fuel efficiency.
Bruce Sundeen 1:45
What are some of the basic practices growers can follow to have a successful sugarbeet crop.
Mohamed Khan 1:50
growers can continue efforts at improving efficiency by ensuring that planting is done properly prepared and weed free seed beds by using adequate seeding and fertilizer rate and uniform seeding space to start with a good population to give the crop a solid foundation. Girls have the option of using several effective fungicidal seed treatments to control rhizoctonia ceiling damping off that can be problematic in warm and wet conditions soon after planting. Girls with a history of alpha mices in your fields are advised to apply and incorporate precipitated calcium carbonate, since this will give protection from chronic root rot for about 12 years. And to use touch garden seek treatment to prevent seedling dumping off in the northern River Valley and other areas where sugarbeet maggot is an issue. growers have the option of using insecticidal seed treatments where insect population is relatively low, and a plant insecticides where root maggot population is known to be higher. We need to be smart and ensure that we do a good job of planting preferably once so that we lay the foundation for a good sugarbeet crop
Bruce Sundeen 3:05
when to grow or start planting in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Mohamed Khan 3:09
growers in North Dakota and Minnesota will typically wait until our insurance coverage comes into effect, which is typically around the 11th of April before they start planting
Bruce Sundeen 3:19
Mohamed, any closing thoughts?
Mohamed Khan 3:22
adopt best management practices recommended seeding and fertilization rates, early and timely control of insect pests and weeds and managing diseases so as to have a profitable sugarbeet crop in 2022. And always, always practice safety in all your operations.
Bruce Sundeen 3:42
Thanks Mohamed. Our guest this week has been Mohamed Khan, extension sugarbeet specialist at NDSU and the University of Minnesota. This is the sugarbeet report bringing you the latest information from NDSU throughout the sugarbeet growing season
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