Minn-Dak
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative - West Central Minnesota & North Dakota
The seed purchase is one of your operation’s biggest decisions every year. That’s why it’s so important to plant varieties that come with a reputation for relentless development. Crystal sugarbeet varieties are specifically bred for Minn-Dak's climate, soil types and pests. Our varieties are positioned with a good balance of high performance and disease tolerance to maximize production.
Variety
Crystal D166
Specs
- Strong root rot tolerance
- High sugar per ton with good sugar per acre
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
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Variety
Crystal D290
Specs
- High-performing variety with excellent sugar per acre
- Good combination of Rhizoctonia and Aphanomyces tolerance
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
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Variety
Crystal D370
Specs
- Very high sugar per ton
- Good Cercospora tolerance
- Moderate root rot tolerance
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
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Variety
NEW: Crystal D417
Specs
- Pending approval
- Enhanced Cercospora tolerance
- Great combination of sugar and performance
- High sugar per acre
- Strong root rot tolerance
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Variety
NEW: Crystal D472
Specs
- Pending approval
- Enhanced Cercospora tolerance
- Strong root rot package
- High yield potential with good sugar per acre
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Variety
NEW: Crystal D489
Specs
- Pending approval
- Excellent Aphanomyces tolerance
- Traditional Cercospora tolerance with balanced performance
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Diamond Plated® Seed Treatment Series
All Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative varieties are designed to arm you against local pest and disease pressures to help maximize your sugar content and tonnage at harvest. Varieties are bred specifically for this region and include options with tolerance to cercospora, rhizomania, Aphanomyces and root rot.
Our Diamond Plated® Seed treatment series fights seedling threats and damaging insects to protect your plants’ genetic potential from the start.
Contact your local ACH Seeds Crystal brand sales representative to learn more.
District Manager: Jake Boersma
Phone: 855-840-8669 | Email: jboersma@achseeds.comValued Sugarbeet Grower,
As we look ahead to the 2026 season, we want to take a moment to thank you, our customers, for your continued trust as your seed supplier. We recognize the challenges this past year has brought, with economic pressures making every decision in the field more important than ever. Your resilience and commitment to producing a high-quality sugarbeet crop drives us to provide improved varieties for the future.
Our 2026 lineup brings new and improved genetics, including stronger tolerance to Cercospora leaf spot. These advancements reflect years of research and dedication, aimed at delivering the tools you need to protect yield potential and keep your operations moving forward. Above all, we remain grateful for your business and your trust in us as a partner in sugarbeet production. We don’t take your confidence lightly, and we are committed to standing alongside you as we navigate today’s challenges and build toward a stronger tomorrow.
Here’s to a productive, healthy and successful 2026 season.