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12 Sugar Producer NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 Nelson Irrigation Introduces New 3NV Nozzle At the heart of Nelson Irrigation's 3030 Series Pivot Sprinkler line is the new 3NV Nozzle. Built with the precision accuracy of the 3TN Nozzle, this innovative, multi-function nozzle allows you to manage your pivot in entirely new ways. The 3NV nozzle fits all existing Nelson sprinkler types: Rotator, Spinner, Accelerator, Sprayhead, Orbitor and Part Circle. The 3NV Nozzle system allows a grower to simply push and turn the nozzle between on, off, nozzle flush and line flush positions to remove debris without removing the nozzle. The 3NV Nozzle can also act as an integral shut-off valve, a much more economical solution to a ball-drain valve. If you are overwatering—or if you need to conserve water during certain parts of the season—simply switch sprinkler(s) to the off position. Visit www.nelsonirrigation.com. Sidney Sugars Hires Ag Manager Sidney Sugars Inc. in Sidney, Mont., will promote Duane Peters as agricultural manager, to replace Russ Fullmer, 65, who will retire in December after 30 years in the industry. Peters will report to David Garland, Sidney Sugars general manager. Peters will manage the activities of district agriculturalists. Peters has worked for Sidney Sugars since June 2011. He has an associate of applied science degree in agriculture from Northwest College in Powell, Wyo. Fullmer worked for Holly Sugar from 1985 to 2002—first in Sidney, then Brawley, Calif.; Worland, Wyo., and back in Sidney in 1996. He was Holly's ag manager when American Crystal Sugar Co. of Moorhead, Minn., purchased the plant in 2002. Visit www.sidneysugars.com. Off the Top News, products and updates from the sugarbeet industry Betaseed Celebrates Ag Safety, Rural Education Betaseed Inc. held Progressive Agriculture Safety Day events on Sept. 17 in Wahpeton, N.D., and Sept. 24 in Mitchell, Neb. The sixth-annual event in Wahpeton drew more 150 third- and fourth- grade students for hands-on safety and educational training activities. Staff from the NDSU Extension Service, local businesses, the Wahpeton Fire Department and a police officer shared advice about how students can maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle in their community. More than 150 third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students from Mitchell and Morrill elementary schools attended the fourth-annual event in Mitchell. Students learned the important fundamentals of water/canal safety, ATV safety, fire safety, drug awareness, grain bin safety, electrical safety and bike safety. Betaseed held its third-annual Project Rural Education Day on Sept. 25 in Sandusky, Mich. The event, designated for fourth-grade children, attracted more than 500 students from schools around the Sandusky area to educate children about agriculture, sustainable food, and general agricultural safety. Betaseed representative Rob Gerstenberger was supported by project volunteers to educate students on agriculture, food, and safety. Gerstenberger also spoke to students about bicycle safety. Betaseed donated bike helmets. Visit www.betaseed.com. Russ Fullmer Duane Peters AG EDUCATION Students participate in Project R.E.D. on Sept. 25 in Sandusky, Mich. BE SAFE Students get tips at Progressive Ag Safety Day on Sept. 24 in Mitchell, Neb. SAFETY MATTERS Students attending third and fourth grades in Wahpeton, N.D., participated in the sixth annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day coordinated by Betaseed Inc. on Sept. 17.