There are a lot of misconceptions about sweet potatoes. First off, sweet potatoes and yams are different. Yams are often mislabeled as sweet potatoes in the United States, but true yams are native to ...
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Sweet potatoes are starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetables that belong to the morning glory family. Known for their rich flavor and versatility, they are a staple food in many parts of the world and a ...
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A couple of recent questions that I haven’t heard in some time is “how do I grow sweet potatoes in my garden?” and “where do I buy sweet potato slips?” Sweet potatoes are a ...
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State researchers are taking the lead in a $4.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to address virus, pest and disease problems ...
This year’s sweet potato harvest is ramping up, and initial reports from the field indicate an average yield for 2020. The variability in expected yield from field to field can be chalked up to ...
More farmers are turning to the sweet potato in the wake of growing demand in the European market. In Migori, the county government is teaming up with the European Union (EU) to build a Sh4 billion ...
A package of MSU sweet potato dog treats available at the MAFES Sales Store (Photo by David Ammon) STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State-grown sweet potatoes have gone to the dogs, literally. Scientists ...