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Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association

To improve the sugarbeet product. Advocacy and education on behalf of sugarbeet growers regarding relevant public policy, public relations, processing company relations and agricultural research.

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Today, the Idaho Legislature convenes and lawmaker Today, the Idaho Legislature convenes and lawmakers will begin the process of passing budgets and new laws.⠀
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Part of our mission is educating lawmakers about the importance of agriculture in our state and tracking legislation that affects farmers' lives.⠀
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#agriculture #farming #sugarbeets #idahosugar #farmtotable #legislature #advocacy #idahoagriculture #nofarmsnofood
James Taylor’s path to farming is different than James Taylor’s path to farming is different than most.⠀
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“My dad works at a steel mill and my mom works at a food processing plant. I certainly didn’t pick up farming from my folks.” ⠀
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James has two degrees in diesel mechanics and built specialized equipment for a mine—until he met his future wife, Casie. After meeting Casie, he decided to become a farmhand on her family’s farm in the Burley area. Now he co-manages the farm with his father-in-law. ⠀
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James has an appreciation for how farming impacts people around him.⠀
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“We’ll continue to have a higher demand for food, and I want my farm to be able to provide for people. Farming isn’t just about feeding my family, it’s about feeding hundreds of families. I feel a huge responsibility to fulfill that need.” ⠀
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He sees sustainable farming as one of the best ways to keep up with rising demand. ⠀
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“It’s our job to feed future generations, and we take that responsibility very seriously. To do that, we have to take care of the land and replenish the soil because it’s a precious commodity and our way of life.”⠀
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#farming #agriculture #sugarbeets #idahosugar #familyfarm #sustainability #sustainable #farmtotable
A new year often means new health-focused goals. U A new year often means new health-focused goals. Understanding a nutrition label is essential in achieving a balanced lifestyle. The first step? Understand Total Sugars versus Added Sugars. ⠀
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Total Sugars: This number includes the total of both naturally occurring sugars and added sugars in a product. For example, in strawberry yogurt, the naturally occurring sugars come from both the milk and the strawberries while the added sugars come from sugars added to balance and enhance the flavors.⠀
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Added Sugars: Added sugars are listed to help you understand how much you are consuming. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend you consume less than 10% of calories per day from added sugars. That is because it may be difficult to get the nutrients you need for good health while staying within calorie limits if you consume more than 10% of your total daily calories from added sugars. ⠀
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Information courtesy of @moretosugar.⠀
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#happynewyear2021 #happynewyear #idahosugar #sugarbeets #agriculture #realsugar #idahomade #idaholife #newbeginnings #balancedlifestyle
There is an important ingredient included in the n There is an important ingredient included in the new COVID vaccine: sugar. Sugar is added to the vaccine to stabilize it in subzero temperatures. Now that's pretty sweet!⠀
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#sugarbeets #realsugar #farming #agriculture #idahosugar #familyfarm #sugar
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Who We Are

Who We Are

The Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association is made up of about 540 members across Idaho from five local grower associations. Our mission is to promote the interests of the sugarbeet industry in order to ensure the efficient, successful and profitable production Read More ...

Sugarbeets and Biotechnology

Sugarbeets and Biotechnology

In 2005, the United States Department of Agriculture approved the commercial use of genetically engineered (GE) sugarbeets. Since then, our growers have used GE sugarbeets with a minor genetic change to tolerate the herbicide glyphosate. This allows farmers to use Read More ...

What is a Sugarbeet?

Sugarbeets are a root crop. A sugarbeet is a cousin to the red garden beet you see at the grocery store, though a sugarbeet is much larger and white in color. A mature sugarbeet is about one foot long, weighs Read More ...

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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What is a Sugarbeet?
    • Economic Impact
    • Sugarbeets and Biotechnology
    • ISGA Board and Officers
  • Sugar’s Origin Story
  • Coloring Sheets
  • Resources
  • Contact Us