Sugar Producer

contents FEATURES 14 parma company Located in Parma, Idaho, this manufacturer of specialized agricultural equipment for the farming and livestock industries commemorates over 100 years of business. 19 sugarbeet planters 2011 Buyers Guide 20 omni-trac Wootan Enterprises and Northside Welding . An implement that proves a better way to keep planters on row. 23 Rhizoctonia-Bacterial Root Rot This disease is a concern worldwide in sugarbeet and other crops and seems to be on the increase in a number of production areas both in the United States and Europe 16 cover story Michigan Research Row spacing Numerous trials conducted throughout the sugarbeet growing regions reported that beets grown in 22-in rows have higher yields and quality compared to beets grown in 30-inch rows. 26 cover story asGa 2011 annual Meeting Held in Tucson, Ariz., attendees left their cold winter hometowns for a few days in the sun. Good news for spring planting added to their sunny outlook. Enthusiastic presentations from Russ Mauch, ASGA pres., and Luther Markwart, executive vice pres., brought renewed support for the fight as growers prepare for another year to grow Roundup Ready beet seed. Photo highlights on the conference. DEPARTMENTS 6 sweet talk From the Editor 8 calendar What’s happening 9 asGa By Luther Markwart 10 off the top News, products, people and updates 30 From the asa By Mary Kay Thatcher 03.2011 Tuscon, AZ 4 Sugar Producer MARCH 2011 SP0311 4 2/22/11 11:15:50 AM

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