Idaho Sugar Beet Growers Association

Griff: Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association Expansion, Rebrand Good For Growers, Industry
Griff: Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association Expansion, Rebrand Good For Growers, Industry
Griff: Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association Expansion, Rebrand Good For Growers, Industry
In January, the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association, changed its name and expanded its boundaries. Now known as the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association, membership now includes growers in western Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Association Executive Director Brad Griff said growers across the PNW decided now is the right time to unite under one name ...
ISGA Expands, Changes Name
ISGA Expands, Changes Name
ISGA Expands, Changes Name
The Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association is no more. The organization announced Tuesday is has expanded membership to the west now including Oregon and Washington growers. And with that expansion comes a new name, Snake River Sugarbeet Association, which represents 700 growers across the PNW on a combined 180,000 acres, accounting for nearly seven million tons of production ...
Despite Heat, Drought, 2021 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
Despite Heat, Drought, 2021 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
Despite Heat, Drought, 2021 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
The summer was one for the record book here in the Pacific Northwest. But despite unprecedented heat and drought, one industry that fared very well was sugar beets. Brad Griff, Executive Director of the Idaho Sugar Beet Growers Association, says he was pleasantly surprised how well the beets weathered everything 2021 threw their way ...
Motorists Asked To Slow Down During Harvest
Motorists Asked To Slow Down During Harvest
Motorists Asked To Slow Down During Harvest
Whether it’s sugarbeets, apples, grapes or one of many other commodities across the region, the Pacific Northwest remains very busy and active this harvest season. And with that activity comes additional truck and implement traffic on country roads and interstates. “ ...
Griff: Early Sugar Beet Harvest Looks Good
Griff: Early Sugar Beet Harvest Looks Good
Griff: Early Sugar Beet Harvest Looks Good
While weeks remain on the 2021 sugar beet harvest, Brad Griff, Executive Director of the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association, said this year’s harvest is off to a good start. He said that’s welcomed news since 2021 started off with some challenges, thanks to strong winds and cold temperatures, making it hard to get the crop established. “An ...
Griff: 2021 Sugar Beet Crop Looks Good
Griff: 2021 Sugar Beet Crop Looks Good
Griff: 2021 Sugar Beet Crop Looks Good
Despite record heat and drought, it looks like 2021 will be a fairly good year for sugar beet growers in Idaho. According to Idaho Sugar Beet Growers Association Executive director, Brad Griff, the crop is on track for a good year with two months to go before harvest ...
Griff Highlights The Importance Of Advocacy Efforts During The Pandemic
Griff Highlights The Importance Of Advocacy Efforts During The Pandemic
Griff Highlights The Importance Of Advocacy Efforts During The Pandemic
The pandemic has made many aspects of life more challenging for the farming community, but advocacy does not have to be one of those. Brad Griff Executive Director of the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association, said they were scheduled to meet up with fellow growers from across the country a few weeks ago to talk with Congressional leaders about issues impacting the industry ...
2020 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
2020 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
2020 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a good year for Idaho’s Sugar Beet industry. Brad Griff, Executive Director for the Idaho Sugar Beet Growers Association, said in terms of tons and sugar, it was the second biggest crop in company history. “ ...