Author Archives: Tara P. Smith

About Tara P. Smith

Associate Professor and Research Coordinator LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station

2014 LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station Field Day

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Tara P. Smith
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Updated Louisiana Sweet Potato Insect Pest Managment Guide

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Tara P. Smith

Please see the link below to access the recently updated publication “Insect Pest Management in Louisiana Sweet Potatoes” from the LSU AgCenter web site. http://tinyurl.com/mavcfpv

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LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Pre-Harvest Workshop, August 20, 2013 9 am – 2 pm

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Tara P. Smith

LSU AgCenter Pre-harvest Workshop and Field Tour August 20, 2013, LSU AgCenter Scott Research, Extension and Education Center Winnsboro, LA Sweet Potato Research Station, Chase, LA Agenda  9:00 – Welcome and introductions, Refreshments sponsored by Ag World, Warren Henninger 9:15 … Continue reading →

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Winter 2012 Issue of Louisiana Sweet Potato News

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tara P. Smith

The winter issue of Louisiana Sweet Potato News is now available. Sweet Potato News Dec 2012

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Louisiana Sweet Potato Harvest Almost Complete….LSU AgCenter Releases 2 New Varieties in 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Tara P. Smith

Louisiana sweet potato producers are harvesting an average crop this year and as of November 16, 2012 approximately 95% of the crop had been harvested statewide.  Sweet potato planting in Louisiana began in late April and extended into July in … Continue reading →

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2012 LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Field Day

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Tara P. Smith

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 7:45 a.m. and will conclude with lunch.  We are planning … Continue reading →

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New publication: Optimizing Soil Moisture and Irrigation Management in Sweet Potato

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Tara P. Smith

Please see below a link to a new publication on optimizing soil moisture and irrigation management.  This is the second in a series of publications highlighting different aspects of improving sweet potato production efficiency. http://www.miniurl.com/s/1nB  

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LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Field Day: August 16, 2012

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Tara P. Smith

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 7:45 a.m. and will conclude with lunch.  We are planning … Continue reading →

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‘Orleans’ Offers Real Promise for Sweet Potato Producers

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Tara P. Smith

 ‘Orleans’ is an exciting new variety developed by the Louisiana State University AgCenter – the originators of the world class ‘Beauregard’ variety.  In many ways ‘Orleans’ is a twin to ‘Beauregard’  – and at the same time an improvement. The … Continue reading →

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New publication on Sweet Potato Root Initiation

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tara P. Smith

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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