Sugar from sugarbeets accounts for 55-60% of the 9 million tons of sugar produced by the U.S. each year.
Sugar from sugarbeets accounts for 55-60% of the 9 million tons of sugar produced by the U.S. each year.
Source: https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/grains-oilseeds/sugarbeet-profile
Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.