This image shows excess sugar beets stored in piles in western Minnesota.  In this particular situation, the excess beets will be used as cattle feed once they have been processed into smaller sized chunks.  The beets are relatively low in protein but contain readily fermentable sugar and digestible fiber.

Excess Sugar Beets

Credit: Gregory Lardy

Digital Credit: Gregory Lardy

Publisher: North Dakota State University

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Description: This image shows excess sugar beets stored in piles in western Minnesota. In this particular situation, the excess beets will be used as cattle feed once they have been processed into smaller sized chunks. The beets are relatively low in protein but contain readily fermentable sugar and digestible fiber.

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