In the ever-changing agricultural industry it is important to be aware of opportunities and advances in technology. The Newsbeet magazine is Michigan Sugar Company's agricultural publication that focuses on delivering the latest information to sugarbeet producers, whether it is a new technique for weed control or political news from Washington, D.C. The Newsbeet is published twice yearly and read by Michigan Sugar Company's 1,250 grower-owners and others supporting the sugarbeet industry in Michigan and Ontario. The Newsbeet is a "must read" for those desiring to keep informed on the rapidly-changing sugarbeet industry.

Summer 2012 PDF (4.8 MB)	TABLE OF CONTENTS Root of the Business 3 Crop Update: The "Wow!" Crop 4 Update: Washington 6 Looking at the Future: GPS and GIS Technology 8 Apps & Website: Developing Software for Agriculture 9 Research Report: Early Beet Delivery; Proper Defoliation; Beet the Heat When Topping 10 Don't Forget the Topper! 14 2012 Maus Operations 16 Tare Room Addition 17 Improving the Efficiency of Early Delivery 18 Piling Ground Gets An Upgrade 20 Cyst Nematode Sampling Program 22 Young Farmer Program 23 Grower in the News: Bischer Farms 24 Grower in the News: Bay Horizon Farms 25 Service Awards 2012 26 Spotlight on Scholarships 28 2012 Michigan Sugar Queen & Court 29 Ray's Ramblings 30
Winter 2012 PDF (4.8 MB)	TABLE OF CONTENTS Root of the Business 3 Crop Update: Looking at Where We Started 4 Update: Washington 6 A Look Back: Reflections from the Chairmen 8 Crop Records Update: A Progress Report 10 Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in Michigan 12 Reseach Report 14 Shortage or Set-Aside: Which is Better? 20 Factory Operations Update: Progress in Production 22 Benefits of Lime 24 Grower in the News: Eager Farms 26 Grower in the News: Weiss Family Farm 27 High Sugar Producers 2011 28 Spotlight on Youth & Education 30 Aerial Applications: Critical for Disease and Pest Control 32 Ray's Ramblings 34

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