FARGO, N.D. -- As February slips toward March, sugar beet farmers in the Red River Valley still face "massive uncertainty" about whether they'll be planting Roundup Ready sugar beets in 2011. The ...

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When it comes to patio plants, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are popular picks. But don't shy away from root vegetables. Beets (Beta vulgaris) are often overlooked. Besides their deep jewel-tone ...

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Beets—which are also known by their less popular name, beetroot—are the edible taproot portion of the beet plant, says Natasha Nicholes, the executive director of We Sow We Grow. "They just happen to ... The Denver Post: GMO seeds are sustaining Colorado’s sugar beet farms, but new labels could damage already shrinking industry GMO seeds are sustaining Colorado’s sugar beet farms, but new labels could damage already shrinking industry TreeHugger: The Ultimate Growing Guide for Beets: Plant Care Tips and Varieties Planting seeds in your garden in the spring, also called direct sowing or direct seeding, is a great way to get the season started. Unlike starting seeds indoors, you don’t need to worry about the ... AG Week: Beet co-ops will grow with or without Roundup Ready seed