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What makes a sweet potato a sweet potato? Arthur Villordon has spent his career trying to answer this question.
LSU AgCenter Farm to School and Louisiana MarketMaker visit Black Gold Farm to connect sweet potato growers to buyers.
(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) 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.
(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)
