A new study has uncovered key genetic factors that influence both biomass and sugar content in sugar beet, a critical crop for global sugar production. By analyzing 269 diverse sugar beet accessions ...

The Imperial Valley might be the best place in the world to grow beets. What went wrong with the California industry?

Sugar beet is a type of root vegetable that is grown primarily for sugar production. It belongs to the same family as the table beet, but it has higher sugar content, making it valuable for the ...

Beetroot shows promise for diabetes management, offering gradual sugar release and essential nutrients. Studies indicate ...

TWIN FALLS — Not all sugar beet crops are created equal. Amalgamated Sugar Co.'s beet payment formula was developed in 1967 in response to a U.S. Department of Agriculture inquiry of what constituted ...

Sugar beets and onions are expected to be solid performers for Idaho growers in 2025. Demand continues to be strong for sugar, and the onion industry will be able to adjust for the most part if supply ...

Beet moth was responsible for a sugar beet yield reduction of 25%, a drop in sugar content and a forced switch to earlier ...

The pre-pile and early sugarbeet harvests of cooperatives across the United States in September revealed the 2024 crop likely will be average to significantly above average. “My expectations for this ...