Uffelman beet harvest produces good yields, sugar

Jamie Henneman
Oct 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023

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HARDIN, Mont. – The Uffelman farm wrapped up their 2023 sugarbeet harvest this month, with yields and sugar both in positive margins.

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