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 2011 PDF (5.9 MB)	TABLE OF CONTENTS Root of the Business 3 2011 Crop Update 4 Update: Washington 6 An Academic Look at the Michigan Sugar Company Piling Operations 8 Truck Driver Safety 10 Crop Records Update 12 Michigan Sugar Research Report 14 Changes in Tare Collection 14 Is Stacking Successful? 20 Early & Direct Beet Delivery 22 Neighbors Helping Neighbors 23 Look Up for Overhead Lines 24 Benefits of Stale Seed Bed 25 Grower in the News: Pigeon Growers' Hunger Relief Project & Helmreich Farms 26 Sales System 28 Service Awards Banquet: The Power of You & I 28 New Sales System Promises to be Rapid 30 Spotlight on Youth & Education 31 Off the Hook: Cooking Show Sponsorship 32 Ray's Ramblings 34
Winter 2011 PDF (5.2 MB)	TABLE OF CONTENTS Root of the Business 3 2010 Crop Update 4 Update: Washington 6 Rim Guard: A Success Story of Sugarbeet By-Product 8 Crop Records: A Powerful Tool 9 Michigan Sugar Reseach Report 2010 10 Value of Oilseed Radish and Clover in Sugarbeet Rotations 16 Getting Acquainted with Our New Agronomist 18 Improving Our Efficiency at Pilers 20 Pressed Pulp Sales Prove Valuable 22 Ruth Direct: A Win-Win! 24 Grower in the News: New Tractor Removes One Man's Barrier 25 How Technology Supports Sugar Production 26 Packed With Pride! 28 Real. Sweet. Making the Switch to Sugar 30 High Sugar Producers 2010 32 Ray's Ramblings 34
Fall 2010 PDF (4 MB)	TABLE OF CONTENTS Root of the Business 3 2010 Crop Update 4 Update: Washington 6 Saginaw Valley Research Farm Update 9 Crop Records: Are you Current? 10 Quality Matters: It's a Package Deal! 11 Beet Harvest and Storage in England 16 Company Initiatives:      Wellness Program 18    SQF Certification 19 Grower in the News:      Weburg Farms, Inc. 20    Guza Farms 21 Early Delivery Economics 22 Early Beet Lottery 23 Storage Concepts: Stacking & Pilling 24 Spotlight on the Youth & Education      Summar Youth Trip 26    Michigan Sugar Queen 27    2010 Scholarship Awards 28 Ray's Ramblings (Jim Byrum, Guest Writer) 30

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