The Journal of Sugar Beet Research is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to advancing knowledge in all aspects of sugar beet production and processing. The aim is to cover a wide range of topics including plant breeding, pest and disease management, agronomy, soil science and biotechnology as they relate to sugar beet cultivation. Published by the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, the journal serves as a critical resource for researchers, growers, and industry professionals seeking to improve yields, enhance sustainability, and address challenges facing the sugar beet industry. To learn more about the Aims and Scope of the Journal, click here
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Meet the Editorial Board
Main Editors
Linda Hanson, Ph.D.
USDA-ARS
CO-CHAIRPERSON AND EDITOR
Vanitha Ramachandran
USDA-ARS
CO-CHAIRPERSON AND EDITOR
Anna Murphy
ASSBT
MANAGING EDITOR
Associate Editors
Refereed manuscripts
Hudi Kobrinsky
American Crystal Sugar Company
Processing
Nathan Wyatt
USDA-ARS
Pathology
Eric Branch
North Dakota State University
Pathology
Mike Metzger
MDFC
Pathology/Agronomy
David Tarkalson
UDSA-ARS
Agronomy
Kevin Dorn
USDA-ARS
Breeding/Genetics
Rachel Naegele
USDA-ARS
Breeding/Genetics
Punya Nachappa
Colorado State University
Entomology
Raj Majumdar
USDA-ARS
Physiology
Albert Adjesiwor
University of Idaho
Weed Science
Christy Sprague
Michigan State University
Weed Science
Technical Reports
Jay Anderson
Lantic Sugar
Agronomy
Joe Hastings
American Crystal Sugar Company
Agronomy
David Mettler
SMBSC
Agronomy
Oliver Neher
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Agronomy
Michael Ann Relka
Western Sugar Cooperative
Agronomy
Anurad Jayasooriya
Western Sugar Cooperative
Processing
David Wishowski
Michigan State University
Agronomy