Monthly Archives: April 2011

Value of Louisiana Sweet Potatoes exceeds $140 million in 2010

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Tara P. Smith

The total value (gross farm value + value added) of Louisiana sweet potatoes exceeded $140 million in 2010.  http://www.lsuagcenter.com/mcms/webtools/viewExternal.aspx?url=http://www2.lsuagcenter.com/agsummary/.  This was a significant increase from 2008 and 2009 when the majority of the crop was lost due to adverse weather … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Variety Information

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tara P. Smith

Visit the LSU AgCenter web site to learn more about sweet potato varieties featured in the LSU AgCenter sweet potato foundation seed program.  Production and disease information as well as photos are available for viewing. http://tinyurl.com/3b8vs3u

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Louisiana Sweet Potatoes ‘Louisiana Yams’

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tara P. Smith

Please see the below link to access a new publication on Louisiana Sweet Potatoes.  This publications contains historical and nutritional information and recipes featuring premium Louisiana sweet potatoes! http://tinyurl.com/3t9ltwn 

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Latest Issue of LA Sweet Potato News Available Online

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tara P. Smith

The latest issue of Louisiana Sweet Potato News is available online.  This issue contains updates on bacterial soft rot, soil moisture management and industry updates.  Please visit the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station Web Site to access this and … Continue reading →

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