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This Single Country Produces More Than 50% Of The World's Sweet Potatoes

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 ...
salisburypost

Toi Degree: The mighty sweet potato

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 ...
The Victoria Advocate

Sweet potato production in Texas continues to drop

"There might be 15 now, but the people who are still doing it do a real good job."Towns such as Golden and Gilmer continue annual sweet-potato festivals and parades, serving as reminders of East Texas ...
AlphaGalileo

How do sweet potato harvesting robots locate grasp points in complex environments?

Sweet potato is a globally important food crop with rich nutritional value, widely used in food processing, feed production, ...
Mississippi State University

MSU scientists develop sweet potato treats for four-legged friends

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 ...