sugar beet vs. cane juice crystal

Do I buy local Michigan sugar beet sugar or cane juice crystals from Louisiana?

Source: Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
http://www.maes.msu.edu/news/news_December2007.htm#sugar

Research May Help Sugar Beet Growers Reap Sweeter Future

The percentage of genetically modified crops grown in Michigan is on the rise, and that includes sugar beets. Michigan growers will begin planting Roundup Ready sugar beets, which can be sprayed with a non-selective herbicide without injury, in 2008.
Christy Sprague, MAES crop and soil scientist, is researching growing sugar beets in narrow rows as a way to manage weeds and increase yield. Her findings will give Roundup Ready sugar beet growers recommendations for timing herbicide applications, effective weed control and maximum yield.

Weed control in sugar beets is critical, Sprague pointed out. In MSU trials, lack of weed control reduced sugar beet yields by 30 to 100 percent.

"Using herbicide in combination with the Roundup Ready crops will provide good control over weeds," Sprague said. "We want to come up with effective weed management options that all sugar beet growers can use."

....Growers will be able to learn more about Sprague's research findings and how they can implement the resulting recommendations in the 2008 crop at Extension grower meetings this winter. Sprague also plans to incorporate the information into future MSU weed control guides.

Source: Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
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http://www.maes.msu.edu/news/news_December2007.htm#sugar