Sugar-beet harvest nears record in Northern Colorado
date:Nov 22, 2012
eed-killer Roundup. U.S. and Canadian farmers started using the technology during the 2008-2009 crop season.

Using the seed, farmers can more easily control weeds that compete with sugar beets for nutrients, light and moisture.

Farmers also received water from the Poudre River blackened by ash-filled runoff from the High Park fire that cities could not use. Timely rains and reservoir water added to crop growth.

Despite this year's significant harvest, Seaworth is concerned about the drough
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