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The details of the task force recommendations have not been released. Beets and Beans Wrapping Up. The sugarbeet harvest is wrapping up near Ada, Minnesota. West Central Ag Services Agronomist Mike Nelson says the start of harvest was muddy, but conditions improved to help get the crop out of the ground. Tons are really good again, and sugar percentages increased over the last part of harvest, says Nelson. Cooler temperatures should help with beet storage as well. Soybean harvest is also nearing the end, but iron deficiency chlorosis IDC has impacted yields. There is a lot of variation this year in terms of maturity due to IDC. Some of the same varieties have a wide range issues that created differences in yields. Keep An Eye on Cow Condition. Once calves have been weaned, it is time to assess cow condition. 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