Karla Wilke
University of Nebraska
Temperatures colder than 15 degrees in early October may have put some sugar beets at risk of decaying at the crown. When decay begins in the beet before it can be processed, it makes the beet unacceptable for sugar production for human consumption. Sugar beets not fit for human consumption can be an economical source of feed for beef cattle.
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