Sweet potatoes can be enjoyed in many forms, from mashed to roasted to sweet potato pie. This holiday season, join us in taking a closer look at this superfood as we connect with Helena representatives James DeMoss, Blade Hodges and Madison Lachney to learn about the sweet potato industry in Louisiana. This Helena FieldLink Podcast episode continues with Mississippi State University graduate student Alyssa Miller discussing her herbicide research on sweet potato production. Listen today! 👇
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Welcome to Field Link. I'm your host, Bill Smith. It's holiday time and tis the season when many tables make Turkey and ham the center stage of the table. But quietly tucked next to those leading characters is a quiet supporting cast member, the sweet potato. Yes, this is the season when sweet potatoes can be found in many forms and fashions on the holiday table from mashed, roasted with brown sugar and melted marshmallows. And even in the form of sweet potato pie, this superfood vegetable is not just for the holidays. Sweet potatoes are packed with beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and even fiber, which makes it a great option for the health conscientious consumer. On this episode of Field Link, we traveled to Louisiana to catch up with Helena representatives James Demoss, Blade Hodges, and Madison Lachney to learn how this nutrient pack root. Is raised in their region, Madison will even share some unique ways that Cajun cooks incorporate sweet potatoes in their diets. Plus, as a bonus, we head over to Starkville, Ms. to catch up with PHT graduate student Alyssa Miller to deep dive into her latest herbicide research for sweet potato production and will also visit with her about other research that taking place around sweet potatoes at Mississippi State. And finally, Jody Lawrence joins us from Nashville to discuss the latest in commodity markets and how the new administration may impact markets. Stay tuned for this episode of Field Link.
