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About Tara P. Smith

LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Extension Specialist

New publication on Sweet Potato Root Initiation

Posted on April 25, 2012

Please see below a link to a new publication on sweet potato storage root initiation.  This is the first in a series of publications highlighting different aspects of improving sweet potato production efficiency. http://www.miniurl.com/s/0V4

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2012 LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Field Day to be held on August 16th

Posted on March 26, 2012

The LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station Field Day will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the research station in Chase, LA.  The field day will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude with lunch.  We are planning … Continue reading →

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Warmer than average temperatures warrant close monitoring of seed beds

Posted on March 19, 2012

Temperatures during the month of March have been 15-20 degrees increased compared to historical averages.  A large percentage of sweet potato seed has been bedded or will be during the next 2 weeks.  Given the increased temperatures, it is very … Continue reading →

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LSU AgCenter Statewide Sweet Potato Advisory Meeting

Posted on February 20, 2012

The 2012 Louisiana sweet potato advisory meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the LSU AgCenter Scott Center in Winnsboro, LA.  The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude with lunch.  Updates will be provided … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Sweet Potato Producers Harvest Average Crop in 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011

Despite excessive heat and drought conditions encountered during the planting and growing seasons, Louisiana sweet potato producers are harvesting a good crop this year.    Approximately 14,000 acres of sweet potatoes were planted in Louisiana in 2011 and harvesting began in … Continue reading →

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Scholar® SC Fungicide

Posted on November 14, 2011

Scholar® SC, a reduced risk fungicide, can now be used on sweet potatoes destined for Europe and the United Kingdom.  This product has been labeled for use on sweet potato for several years, but the maximum residue level (MRL) was … Continue reading →

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LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Field Day Well Attended by Producers and Industry Representatives

Posted on August 25, 2011

The LSU AgCenter hosted a sweet potato field day on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in West Carroll Parish, LA.  The field day was well attended by producers and industry officials from LA and several other sweet potato producing states.  LSU … Continue reading →

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Sugarcane beetle damage found in West Carroll Parish, LA

Posted on August 8, 2011

Sugarcane beetle damage was detected in West Carroll Parish, LA insect research plots on August 4, 2011.  The damaged roots were collected from a non-treated area in the field where the trial is located.  Several on-farm and research station trials are … Continue reading →

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LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato On-farm Field Day: August 24, 2011, Oak Grove, LA

Posted on August 8, 2011

The LSU AgCenter is hosting an on-farm sweet potato field day on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.  The program will commence at the West Carroll extension office at 7:30 a.m. and participants will then caravan to the field site.  Research and … Continue reading →

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Sugarcane beetle damage detected in Franklin Parish research plots

Posted on August 1, 2011

Sugarcane beetle damaged was detected in Franklin Parish, LA insect research plots on July 28, 2011.  The damaged roots were collected from a non-treated area in the field where the trial is located.  Several on-farm and research station trials are being … Continue reading →

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