Idaho Sugarbeet Harvest Slightly Behind Normal

As sugarbeet harvest continues, as of Sunday September 28th, 15% of the crop has been harvested nationwide.  USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey noted that number is two points behind the five-year average, but equal to the number we saw this time last year.

"Very even harvest progress across the four major production states, ranging from 13% in Idaho and Michigan up to 18% in North Dakota,” Rippey said. 

Idaho’s 13% is one point off the number we saw this time last year, but well off the five-year-average of 18%.  NASS indicates Idaho farmers have enjoyed favorable weather for sugarbeet harvest, and that is expected to continue for the immediate future.

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