Sugarbeet growers in eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota had to leave frozen beets unable to be harvested in the ground, with some losing a significant amount of their 2019 crop.
Three contest entries broke the 200-bushel barrier this year; the National Wheat Yield Contest also continues to recognize growers who far exceed county averages.
Agricultural lenders say they're growing more concerned about working capital on the farm as profit margins continue to be squeezed. They're also hearing more from their customers about alternative income streams, with hemp and solar energy production topping the list.
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