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These videos feature some of the most recent sweet potato research, as well as industry updates.
This publication presents estimates of projected costs and returns for sweet potato production in Louisiana for the 2023 crop year.
We have updates from several of our research and outreach initiatives focused on sweetpotato production and pest management at the LSU AgCenter.
The field day will be available September 27, 2021
What makes a sweet potato a sweet potato? Arthur Villordon has spent his career trying to answer this question.
We have updates from several of our research and outreach initiatives focused on sweetpotato production and pest management at the LSU AgCenter.
Successful management of sweet potato diseases requires the same strategies as other vegetables.
LSU AgCenter Farm to School and Louisiana MarketMaker visit Black Gold Farm to connect sweet potato growers to buyers.
(08/22/18) A sweet potato line with excellent eye appeal and good disease resistance is poised to be released to growers soon.
Information about sweet potato varieties and summary data on susceptibility/resistance to common diseases.
Station mission and foundation seed program information
A publication describing the biology, disease cycle and management of black rot in sweet potato.
(Video) The Sweet Potato Research Station near Chase is the only station in the country devoted solely to sweet potato research. The station is responsible for producing virus-free seed, which is essential for the survival and sustainability of Louisiana’s sweet potato industry. Varieties developed at the station such as Beauregard and Evangeline continue to be the mainstays for growers across the country.
This publication provides a variety of information about sweet potatoes, including nutrition information, per capita consumption, products made from sweet potatoes and U.S. production statistics. (PDF Format Only)
(Video) The Sweet Potato Research Station near Chase is the only station in the country devoted solely to sweet potato research. The station is responsible for producing virus-free seed, which is essential for the survival and sustainability of Louisiana’s sweet potato industry. Varieties developed at the station such as Beauregard and Evangeline continue to be the mainstays for growers across the country.
(Video News 08/22/12) Louisiana’s sweet potato crop has had favorable growing conditions, and farmers are hoping for a good harvest. Also two new sweet varieties could give growers options for next year’s crop. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has this report. (Runtime: 1:38)
(Video News 08/22/12) Louisiana’s sweet potato crop has had favorable growing conditions, and farmers are hoping for a good harvest. Also two new sweet varieties could give growers options for next year’s crop. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has this report. (Runtime: 1:38)
(Video) The Sweet Potato Research Station near Chase is the only station in the country devoted solely to sweet potato research. The station is responsible for producing virus-free seed, which is essential for the survival and sustainability of Louisiana’s sweet potato industry. Varieties developed at the station such as Beauregard and Evangeline continue to be the mainstays for growers across the country.
How do sweet potatoes get from the field to your table? This video explains the amazing multi-step, labor intensive process to producing sweet potatoes. It's your chance to learn the "sweet truth" about sweet potato production in Louisiana.
Links to important sweet potato-related information.
This report provides information on future plans, program significance, industry facts, and research highlights for the Sweet Potato Research Station.
Provides information related to sclerotial blight and circular spot in sweet potatoes.
Provides information related to white rust disease in sweet potatoes.
Provides information related to streptomyces soil rot on sweet potatoes.
Provides information and symptoms related to Chlorotic Leaf Distortion.
(Video News 11/14/12) In casseroles and pies, sweet potatoes will share space with the turkey next Thursday. Louisiana farmers harvested a good crop of this Thanksgiving mainstay. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:22)
(Video News 11/14/12) In casseroles and pies, sweet potatoes will share space with the turkey next Thursday. Louisiana farmers harvested a good crop of this Thanksgiving mainstay. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:22)
This report presents estimates of production costs for sweet potatoes in Louisiana for the 2015 crop year.
