Beet cyst nematode is an increasing threat to British sugar beet crops and growers are urged to ramp up soil testing efforts to identify problems and ...

People love the taste of sugar beets' primary byproduct: white sugar. Soilborne cyst nematodes—parasitic, microscopic worms—enjoy the root vegetable, too, but as their sole food source. It's an ...

“Sirius, a biostimulant with 21% bio available silicon, was trialled in 2022 and has since been used by growers in the UK to help strengthen sugar beet plants against damaging virus transmission ...

They can be made from almost any product, impressing guests not only with their taste but also with their appearance. And while Korean-style carrots are no longer a surprise, beets cooked in the same ...

This week, the Government refused an emergency application for the use of the neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB on sugar beet – a crop which has been beset with virus yellows, a disease ...

In Wisconsin, a local government started mixing cheese brine into its de-icing solution in 2014 to reduce salt usage. Cheese ...

Delegates at this virtual fringe heard how growers are adapting to new challenges at home and abroad. Speakers gave a global ...